Basic Techniques in Equine Surgery and Sports Medicine Elective

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Description: To provide the equine or mixed animal practice oriented student with in-depth knowledge/techniques concerning topics and procedures important for success in equine practice. Focuses on topics relative to the practice of equine sports medicine and minor surgery (lameness examination, castration, field anesthesia). Material will be applied to hands-on laboratories using models, live horses and/or cadaver specimens when appropriate. Graded on a pass-fail basis.