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2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]
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VCS 88000 - Ruminant (Dairy) Production Medicine I
Credit Hours: 3.00. Training and faculty-directed independent study in dairy production medicine. Emphasis is on health and management from the newborn calf to the lactating dairy cow. Particular attention is paid to nutritional management, herd monitoring, and herd records analysis. Additionally, vaccination programs, facilities, and welfare auditing will be covered. The block may be customized according to the interests of the students enrolled. A limited amount of time is spent on individual animal care. Farm visits to observe different management styles and to provide troubleshooting of herd problems will also be scheduled during the block. Students may be allowed to spend up to five working days off-campus to work with a veterinarian engaged in practice in the student’s area of interest. This off-campus experience should enhance the student’s education by complementing experience gained on campus. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.
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