VDPAM 7481: Advanced Cow/Calf Production Medicine
Credits: 2. Contact Hours: Lecture 1.5, Laboratory 1.5.
Two-week senior elective that will focus on the economics of animal disease in cow/calf operations. Evidence based medicine and epidemiological principles will be used in investigation of disease outbreaks. Extensive partial budgeting used. Students will complete at least two disease investigations involving outbreaks in commercial cow/calf operations and communicate their findings to the class, the herd owner, and local practitioner. Biosecurity: All students must follow current College policies regarding animal contact following foreign travel. (Typically Offered: Spring)