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PVS0157
Animal locomotion- physiology, pathology, diagnostics and treatments
The course comprises lectures (one week) on and literature studies (one week) of the physiology and pathology of the locomotor apparatus (with comparative aspects from the human field), how to assess lameness, diagnose and treat common orthopaedic problems in our animals. By lectures, seminars and practical training the background and principles of objective tools for assessment of lameness in clinical practice and research will be presented. These tools will be demonstrated and taught practically. Welfare issues related to locomotor problems in animals will be covered in lectures and seminars.
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Syllabus
PVS0157 Animal locomotion- physiology, pathology, diagnostics and treatments, 3.0 Credits
Subjects
Animal ScienceEducation cycle
Postgraduate levelGrading scale
Pass / Failed