Class Equine Neonatology

The student must demonstrate theoretical and practical knowledge about the newborn equine patient's approach. The student must interpret theclinical and reproductive history and clinical exams as well as auxiliary diagnostic tools that allow the student to diagnose, issue a prognosis and define the therapeutic attitudes.

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High risk prenancy in the Mare Fetal well being evaluation Foaling Mare and first neonatal examination Neonatal resuscitation Immunity transfer Neonatal isoerolysis Fluid therapy and transfusion in the foal Parenteral feeding in the foal Antibiotic therapy in the newborn Septicemia, arthritis, diarrhea, pneumonia and disorders of the urinary system Dummy foal Non-infectious orthopedic diseases in the foal Nutrition of the foal Practical clinical examination of foal

The students will have a practical lecture with newborn foals. It is expected that the students will adquire/improve their clinical skills, in order to perform a sound clinical examination of a foal.

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