VET40270 Equine Clinical Studies

Academic Year 2022/2023

In this module, students will attend the University College Dublin Veterinary Hospital, Lyons Farm and local equine premises on the UCD Equine Field Service. First-opinion equine cases will be seen on ambulatory visits; referral equine medicine and fertility cases will be seen in the hospital. Exposure to basic and referral cases and subsequent group discussions will develop basic problem-solving and decision making skills. Farm based practical classes and Clinical Skills Laboratory work will form a key part of the rotation and are aimed at training students in basic clinical skills related to equine general practice to foster competence in ‘Day One Skills’. Participation in the rotation and the practical components of the module is compulsory. Self directed learning in the form of online tutorials and additional reading will form an important part of the learning experience in this module.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

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 Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Small Group

32

Tutorial

25

Practical

8

Autonomous Student Learning

30

Total

95

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Small group tutorials, task-based learning in groups, case-based learning, problem-based learning, group work, student presentations, practical skills learning opportunities 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations
Learning Requirements:

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


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Not applicable to this module.
 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
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


Carry forward of passed components
Yes
 
Remediation Type Remediation Timing
In-Module Resit Prior to relevant Programme Exam Board
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, on an activity or draft prior to summative assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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
Ms Clodagh Kearney Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Dr Sinead Devine Tutor
Dr Niamh Lewis Tutor
Ms Nicola Walshe Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor