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On successful completion of this module, students should be able to:
Perform a clinical examination of a horse;
Perform a neurological examination of a horse;
Perform basic techniques of equine practice such as intravenous/intramuscular injection; passing a stomach tube; passing a urinary catheter in a mare; taking horse markings; performing an oral/dental exam
Perform basic techniques of equine reproductive practice such as speculum examination of the cervix; obtaining a cervical/clittoral swab and interpreting the cytological and culture findings;
Discuss basic health management in the horse, including nutrition, vaccination, deworming, farriery and dental care;
Discuss the investigation and management of medical and reproductive conditions in the horse;
Discuss the use of isolation facilities and biosecurity principles in the management of contagious disease in the horse, and procedures for reporting notifiable diseases;
Discuss procedures involving equine welfare infringements;
Discuss the responsible/legal disposal of horses;
Discuss the responsible/legal use of medicines in horses in Europe;
Student Effort Type | Hours |
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Small Group | 32 |
Tutorial | 25 |
Practical | 8 |
Autonomous Student Learning | 30 |
Total | 95 |
Only students enrolled in Year 5 of the UCD MVB (Veterinary Medicine) are eligible to take this module
Learning Exclusions:Only students enrolled in Year 5 of the UCD MVB (Veterinary Medicine) are eligible to take this module
Learning Recommendations:Only students enrolled in Year 5 of the UCD MVB (Veterinary Medicine) are eligible to take this module
Description | Timing | Component Scale | % of Final Grade | ||
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Examination: Computer based case management exam at the end of the year. This will assess the application of knowledge to cases. |
1 hour End of Trimester Exam | No | Other | Yes | 90 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: Short multiple choice examination at the start of the two week rotation to allow students to formatively assess the level of their basic equine knowledge | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 0 |
Multiple Choice Questionnaire: MCQ (Single best answer) examination at the end of the two week rotation. Formative assessment of equine knowledge | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Standard conversion grade scale 40% | No | 0 |
Continuous Assessment: Continuous assessment of rotation performance in sourcing and applying knowledge, clinical reasoning, practical and clinical skills, safety, patient care, professionalism, communication and conduct | Throughout the Trimester | n/a | Pass/Fail Grade Scale | Yes | 10 |
Remediation Type | Remediation Timing |
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In-Module Resit | Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board |
• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment
An end of rotation feedback form will be provided to individual students at the end of the rotation that will indicate their strengths and weaknesses across the assessment categories - knowledge, practical skills and professionalism.
Name | Role |
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Ms Clodagh Kearney | Lecturer / Co-Lecturer |
Dr Sinead Devine | Tutor |
Dr Niamh Lewis | Tutor |
Ms Nicola Walshe | Tutor |
Mr John Wyatt | Tutor |