This course covers population medicine, internal medicine, basic surgery & lameness, anaesthesiology, radiology, cardiology, ophthalmology and dermatology in the horse. The number of lecture hours is proportional to the frequency of presentation of case type in a mixed practice setting where there is an equine caseload. The course focusses on diagnosis and management of common equine diseases seen in first opinion practice, with a focus on achieving day one competencies. Students will learn the basics of referral level practice and when it is appropriate or necessary to refer a case to a specialist clinician for further investigation and/or treatment. Practical classes will make use of dry labs, mannequins, models and live animals as appropriate in order to ensure students gain practical skills. Live animal classes will emphasise the importance of safe handling of horses during veterinary work.

This course provides a sound foundation for clinical rotations in later parts of the program. A variety of pedagogical techniques are used, including lectures, live animals, cadaver and mannequin laboratories, wet lab exercises, dry lab exercises and discussion, demonstrations, large group case discussions and auto-tutorials.

Continuous Assessment: 50%

Examination: 50%

Examination Duration: 2 hours

1. Students must obtain at least 50% in the continuous assessment components, as well as pass each of the examinations and OSCE in order to pass the course as a whole.
2. Examinations and the OSCE will be held at scheduled examination times.