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2014-2015 University Catalog 
    
2014-2015 University Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

VM 22000 - Laboratory Animal Health I -DL


Credit Hours: 1.00. This course is the first of two courses that provide basic instruction in the concepts of laboratory animal health management to the veterinary technician student. This course will place an emphasis on the basics of care and nutrition of common laboratory animals, the issues of animal welfare as they apply to research, and safety and care procedures for working in the laboratory animal environment. Students are expected to achieve a level of understanding of laboratory animal care and management that will allow them to communicate effectively with the veterinarian. Typically offered Fall Spring Summer.