Week Name Description
Page Course overview
Page Objectives of this course

File Syllabus
11 March - 17 March Page Learning objectives
Page Instrument care

Page Cutting instruments
Page Holding instruments
Page Retractors
Page Haemostats
Page Needle holders and towel clips
Page Orthopaedic instruments
Page Teat surgical instruments
Page Ear and dental instrument
Page Other instruments commonly used in surgical wards
Page Hoof instruments
Page Dehorning instruments
Page Surgical accessories

Page Catheters

Page Surgical accessories
Page Learning outcome
18 March - 24 March Page Learning objectives
Page Handling and restraining of dogs
Page Restraining of cats
Page Restraining of horse
Page Restraint of front foot
Page Restraint of hind foot
Page Tail displacement
Page Restraining of cattle
Page Learning outcome
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25 March - 31 March Page Learning objective
Page Common drugs used in clinical surgical practice
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1 April - 7 April Page Learning objective
Page Case record for surgery
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8 April - 14 April Page Learning objectives
Page General surgical pack
Page Preparation of general surgical pack
Page Preparation of surgical pack contd..
Page Wrapping materials for surgical pack preparation
Page Guidelines for effective sterilization
Page Wrapping instrument packs
Page Recommended storage time for sterilized packs
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15 April - 21 April Page Learning objectives
Page Definition and methods of sterilization
Page Heat
Page Chemical
Page Irradiation
Page Mechanical
Page Operation theatre sterilization
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22 April - 28 April Page Learning objectives
Page Passing of gastric/stomach tube in small animals
Page Naso gastric intubation in horses
Page Passing of probang in cattle
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29 April - 5 May Page Learning objectives
Page Collection of urine in dogs
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6 May - 12 May Page Learning objectives
Page Mental status
Page Posture
Page Movement
Page Gait
Page Integument and skeleton
Page Muscle
Page Definition
Page Proprioceptive positioning reaction and wheel barrowing reaction
Page Hopping reaction and extensor postural thrust reaction
Page Hemi standing and hemi walking reaction and placing reaction
Page Tonic neck reaction
Page Definition
Page Types of spinal reflexes
Page Sensation
13 May - 19 May Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Wound lavage solutions
Page Antibiotics and antibacterials
Page Hydrophilic agents
Page Enzymes
Page Other topical medications
20 May - 26 May Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction to bandage
Page Layers of bandage
Page Materials used for bandage
Page Common bandaging techniques - Limb and ear
Page Common bandaging techniques - Abdomen, chest and tail
Page Specialized bandaging techniques
Page Care of bandage
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27 May - 2 June Page Learning objectives
Page Abdominocentesis in dog
Page Abdominocentesis in cattle
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3 June - 9 June Page Learning objectives
Page Thoraco - centesis
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10 June - 16 June Page Learning objectives
Page Rumen
Page Reticulum, omasum and abomasum
Page Intestine
Page Liver
Page Pancreas
Page Spleen
Page Lungs
Page Kidneys
Page Ovaries
Page Small intestine
Page Large intestine
Page Pancreas
Page Kidney
Page Ovaries
Page Uterus
Page Stomach
Page Small intestine
Page Large intestine
Page Liver
Page Pancreas
Page Lungs and kidneys
Page Ovaries
17 June - 23 June Page Learning objectives
Page Guidelines in patient positioning
Page General terms of positioning
Page Anatomic directional terms
Page Label placement
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24 June - 30 June Page Learning objectives
Page Inflammation

Page Wound
File PODCAST - Inflammation and wound
Page Abscess
Page Cyst
Page Tumours
File PODCAST - Abscess, cyst and tumour
File Lancing of abscess

Lancing and draining of pus in a cattle

Page Hernia
Page General principles of treatment of hernia
Page Umbilical hernia
File PODCAST - General principles and treatment and umbilical hernia
Page Ventral or lateral abdominal hernia
File PODCAST - Ventral and lateral abdominal hernias
Page Inguinal, scrotal and femoral hernias
File PODCAST - lnguinal, scrotal and femoral hernias
Page Perineal hernia
File PODCAST - Perineal hernia
Page Diaphragmatic hernia
File PODCAST - Diaphragmatic hernia
Page Haematoma
Page Haemorrhage
Page Sinus and fistula
Page Necrosis and gangrene
Page Burn
Page Sprain
Page Tendinitis
File PODCAST - Haematoma
1 July - 7 July Page Learning objectives
Page Classification skeletal trauma
Page Initial fracture management
Page Spinal cord fractures
Page Open fractures
Page Articular cartilage injury
Page Ligament injuries
Page Dislocation
Page Luxation of scapula
Page Dislocation of shoulder joint
Page Elbow joint dislocation
Page Hip joint dislocation
Page Dislocation of jaw
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8 July - 14 July Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Etiology and treatment
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15 July - 21 July Page Learning objectives
Page Eye worm
Page Entropion
Page Ectropion
Page Cornea
Page Keratitis
Page Corneal ulceration
Page Glaucoma
Page Other minor surgical affection
Page Other minor surgical affection con...
Page Other minor surgical affection con...
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22 July - 28 July Page Learning objectives
Page Irregular teeth and their rasping
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29 July - 4 August Page Learning objectives
Page Definition and Indication
Page Caudectomy in puppies
Page Breed standards for tail docking
Page Tail docking procedure in puppies
Page Caudectomy in adult dogs
Page Tail amputation in cattle
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5 August - 11 August Page Learning objectives
Page Knuckling (contracted tendon)
Page Clinical observation
Page Surgical management
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12 August - 18 August Page Learning objectives
Page Definition
Page Anatomy of patalla
Page Etiology
Page Clinical signs
Page Treatment
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 1
Clinical sign of CLP in a buffalo- Watch the Jerky movements on the right  and hind limb 
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 2
Casting of animal for CLP operation
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 3
Palpation of Medial patellar ligament
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 4
Resection of Medial patellar ligament
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 5
Pushing and pulling the limb after resection for sliding of patella into normal position
File Video on Chronic luxation of patella - 6
Gait after CLP operation . Watch the normal movement of the limb and no jerky movements seen
File Video of CLP animal clinical sign - Animal 2
Clinical sign.  Watch jerky movement of hind limbs
File After CLP correction - Animal 2
After CLP correction. Watch the absence of jerky movement  and normal walk
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19 August - 25 August Page Learning objectives
Page Location of thoracic structures
Page Approaches in horses
Page Approaches in cattle
Page Approaches in dogs and cats
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26 August - 1 September Page Learning objectives
Page Definition and indication
Page Anaesthesia and control
Page Incision site
Page Operation technique
Page Post operative care and complication
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2 September - 8 September Page Learning objectives
Page General considerations for laparotomy
Page Paralumbar incision
Page Paralumbar incision - Surgical procedure
Page Ventrolateral (Low) flank incision
Page Vertical (Transverse) flank incision
Page Paramedian incision - General considerations
Page Paramedian incision - Surgical procedure
Page Midventral / Ventral midline incision
Page Laparotomy in dogs and cats
9 September - 15 September Page Learning objectives
Page Canine castration
Page Feline castration
Page Bovine castration
Page Equine castration
Page Castration in pigs

File Video - Castration in dog
File Bovine castration closed method - Burdizzo castrator - 1
Casting of animal for closed method of castration
File Closed method of castration in bovine - Burdizzo castrator - 2
Restraining the animal for castration
File Closed method of castration in bovine - Burdizzo castrator - 3
Application of antiseptic to the scrotum
File Closed method of castration in bovine - Burdizzo castrator - 4

Burdizzo castrator

File Closed method of castration in bovine - Burdizzo castrator - 5
Un tieing the animal from casting
File Closed method of castration in bovine - Burdizzo castrator - 6
Crushing the spermatic card with Burdizzo castrator
16 September - 22 September Page Learning objectives
Page Vasectomy
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23 September - 29 September Page Learning objectives
Page Caudetomy
Page Surgical technique
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30 September - 6 October Page Learning objectives
Page Definitions and indications
Page Surgical anatomy
Page Surgical procedure
Page Post operative care and complications
File Video - Ovariohysterectomy
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7 October - 13 October Page Learning objectives
Page Approaches to thoracic organs
Page Thoracotomy
Page Surgical anatomy
Page Anaesthetic consideration
Page Points to be noted during thoracotomy
Page General principles of thoracic surgery in small animals
Page Thoracotomy in dogs
Page Median sternotomy
Page Trans-sternal thoracotomy
Page Thoracotomy in cattle
Page Intercostal thoracotomy
Page Rib resection thoracotomy
Page Rib split technique
14 October - 20 October Page Learning objectives
Page Indication
Page Pre operative consideration and anaesthesia
Page Surgical procedure and post operative care
Page Cystotomy in cattle
Page Cystorrhaphy
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21 October - 27 October Page Learning objectives
Page Definition and type
Page Indications for splenectomy
Page Anatomy of spleen
Page Preoperative preparation and anaesthesia
Page Partial splenectomy
Page Total splenectomy

Page Post operative care and complication
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28 October - 3 November Page Learning objectives
Page Introduction
Page Soundness
Page Unsoundness
Page Forelimb unsoundness and blemish
Page Hindlimb unsoundness and blemish
Page Unsoundness and blemish common for both the limbs
Page Unsoundness and blemish of horse head
Page Unsoundness and blemish of horse neck, body and skin
Page Unsoundness in horse respiration
Page Stables vices- unsoundness and blemish
Page Examination of horses for soundness
File Soundness certificate
4 November - 10 November Page Learning objectives
Page Tenotomy
Page Cunean tenotomy
Page Lateral digital extensor tenotomy
Page Plantar tenotomy
Page Tendon suturing
Page Techniques for lengthening of tendon
Page Techniques for shortening of tendon
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11 November - 17 November File Question bank
Page Acknowledgement