Learning Outcomes:
On successful completion students should be able to:
- Recognise the diversity of clinical signs associated with disease of these systems, understand their significance, and distinguish them from disease signs of other systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the pathology and pathogenesis of gastrointestinal diseases and relate them to the clinical signs observed and distinguish them from artifacts and post-mortem changes.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the clinical diagnostic approach to the diagnosis of these diseases and to be able to compile a list of the principal differential diagnoses.
- Demonstrate an understanding of the principal laboratory and diagnostic imaging tests used in the diagnosis of diseases of these systems, and the indications for such tests.
- Interpret the results of laboratory tests and diagnostic imaging findings in cases of disease of these systems.
- Select and describe appropriate medical and surgical treatments for diseases of these systems.
- Demonstrate a comprehensive knowledge of drugs used for the treatment of gastrointestinal diseases.
- Describe the common surgical approaches to the abdomen in horses, ruminants and companion animals
- Describe the techniques appropriate for repair of surgical incisions and traumatic injuries to the gastrointestinal system
- Provide accurate and relevant advice regarding the control and management of disease to the owner, including hygiene, disinfection and vaccination as appropriate.