Advanced Large Animal and Wildlife Pathology

Catalog description

This elective rotation will provide students that have an interest in pathology, wildlife disease, or one health an opportunity to expand upon the foundational knowledge and skills obtained during the Diagnostic Services rotation. This course will be geared to students with an intent on pursuing pathology as a career path, or who expect to perform field autopsies as part of their practice. Students will gain experience with gross pathology, sample collection, and diagnostic planning through diagnostic autopsy cases and case-related discussions of domestic and non-domestic species. In addition, students will have the opportunity to review histopathology from these cases and other teaching materials to provide exposure to a wide range of diseases. Students will further develop skills in diagnostic and clinical reasoning, including considerations for individual animal disease, herd health, and population surveillance.