Vet Tech University’s Large Animal Program will provide the foundation that a large animal technician needs and will provide clear and concise training on many of the procedures that a technician must master when working with horses and cattle. You’ll discover proper restraint techniques, how to assess an equine patient and how to administer medications. You will become skilled at radiology and imaging equipment and find out how to examine the hoof and evaluate lameness. You’ll also develop an understanding of bovine healthcare and management.
Introduction
- Large Animal – Introduction
Husbandry
- Trailer Loading
- Ties
- Blankets
- Bandages and Boots
- Grooming
- Hydrotherapy
- Cleaning Stalls
- Feed Types
Equine Restraint
- General Concepts of Restraint
- Minor forms of Restraint
- How to Use a Chain Shank
- How to Use a Twitch
- Other Equipment for Leading
- Chemical Restraints
- Restraining of Foals
Physical Examination of the Horse
- General Assessment of the Equine Patient
- Integument
- Respiratory System
- Cardiovascular System
- Lymph Nodes and Glands
- Gastrointestinal System
- Urogenital System
- Ears
- Eyes
- Nervous System
- Musculoskeletal System
- Field Physical Exam
Lameness
- History
- Examination in Hand
- Flexion Test
- Diagnostic Nerve Block
- Hind Legs
- Using the Hoof Tester
Examination of the Hoof
- Anatomy of the Hoof
- Basic Horseshoe Concepts
- How to Pick Up the Feet
- Soaking and Bandaging
- Examination of the Hoof
Administration of Medications
- Topical Medications
- Oral Medications
- Naso-Gastric Medications
- Medication of the Eyes
- Intravenous
- Intranasal
- Intramuscular
- Intradermal
Intravenous Catheter
- Equipment
- Intravenous Technique
Equine Imaging Equipment
- Diagnostic Ultrasound
- Fiberoptic Endoscopes
- Radiology Equipment
Equine Radiology
- Equine Radiology
Equine Dentistry
- Basic Facts
- Dentition of the Skull
- Dental Equipment
- Live Demonstration
Breeding
- Collecting Semen
- Processing Semen
Equine Castration
- Anesthesia
- Surgical Procedure
- Testicle Anatomy
- Emasculator
Bovine Volume 1
- Husbandry and Management
- Feedstuff
- Manure Management
- Physical Examination
- Record Management
- Restraint
- The Milking Parlor
- Therapeutics
- Venipuncture
Bovine Volume 2
- Biosecurity
- Facilities
- Feeds for Calves
- Physical Examination
- Calving and Neonatal Care
- Dehorning
- Ear Tagging and Tattoos
