Learning objectives
The student must
have knowledge of operational medicine techniques in horses.
The main objective of the course is to provide, through theoretical and practical sessions, the basis for understanding the knowledge of surgical instruments and the most common surgical techniques in equids through conventional and minimally invasive procedures.
The students must acquire knowledge and understanding about the diagnostic capabilities offered by ultrasonography. Students will have to improve their knowledge and understanding regarding the ultrasound imaging. They will have to apply their knowledge and understanding for obtaining the best results with ultrasound imaging in order to reach the correct diagnosis. They should be able to understand the acquired data and discuss a differential diagnosis, applying knowledge and understanding, showing professional skills and being able to make judgements. Students must show communication and learning skills.
Prerequisites
Anatomy, physiology, general pathology knowledge.
Course unit content
The course includes: the presentation of surgical instrumentation, advanced surgical techniques such as arthroscopy and laparoscopy will be illustrated and interventions will be performed where students will be able to actively participate.
Ultrasound instrumentations will be presented. Ultrasound images quality will be discussed in order to obtain good quality imaging with a proper setting of the ultrasound unit. Ultrasound imaging of the horse muscolo-tendon-ligament apparatus and horse abdomen will be discussed.
The pre-clinical and clinical diagnostic methods in equine medicine are illustrated, placing particular emphasis on respiratory and dermatological pathologies.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Auer: Equine Surgery, V edition Saunders Ed. ISBN 0 7216 2860 5
Diagnostic and Surgical C. Wayne McIlwraith & Ian Wright & Alan J. Nixon: Arthroscopy in the Horse, 4th Editio, elsevier.
RAGLE
Advances in Equine Laparoscopy
2nd ed., 426 pages, 500 ill., John Wiley & Sons, June 2024.
Virginia B. Reef: Equine Diagnostic ultrasound. W.B. Saunders Company, Philadelphia, 1998.
Teaching methods
Frontal/practical lectures.
Particular attention is paid to the role of equine clinical semiotics on animal models and to the clinical manifestations of the most common horse pathologies with discussion of documented clinical cases.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment of the achievement of the objectives involves an oral / practical exam. The achievement of the objectives of knowledge and understanding of the contents will be verified. The verification involves the discussion of an ultrasound examination of the musculo-teno-ligament structures and joints (shoulder and stifle joints) and it will be ascertained whether the student has achieved the goal of applying the knowledge acquired. Students will have to demonstrate knowledge and understanding, be able to apply them in order to demonstrate a professional approach to their work and possess the appropriate skills to support their arguments and to solve problems in the study of the topic. They must also demonstrate the ability to collect and interpret the data collected useful for determining independent judgments.
Students with SLD, Special Educational needs or disability must send requests to be able to take advantage of compensatory and / or dispensatory measures during the exam at least 10 working days before the date scheduled for the exam by e-mail addressed to the teacher holding the '' teaching and knowledge to the Department Coordinator (list of contact persons and related email addresses available here: http://cai.unipr.it/it/student-con-dsa-e-con-bes/42/ and at the Reception Center and Inclusion (cai@unipr.it).
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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