participation in practicals, credit

Students are able to examine the animals using inspection, palpation, auscultation, and percussion. Moreover, they are able to analyze laboratory results in relationship to clinical examination.

1. Methods of restrain, identification, general state, and basic life values. 2. Examination of organ systems. 3. Laboratory work. 4. Individual examination of patiens.

Aim of the subject. Methods of the clinical examination. Handling with animals.

General status of animals. Anamnesis. Examination of breathing and pulse rates, body temperature.

Hair and skin examination.

Examination of visible mucous membranes and the eye. Lymphatic system.

Examination of the upper respiratory pathways.

Examination of the lower respiratory pathways.

Examination of the cardiovascular system I.

Examination of the cardiovascular system II.

Examination of the cardiovascular system III (ECG and ultrasound).

Examination of digestive system: Feed intake, oral cavity, pharynx, oesophagus.

Examination of the abdomen and forestomachs.

Examination of the stomach and abomasum.

Examination of intestines, and faeces.

Veterinary clinical diagnosis, 2 nd Edition, W.R.Kelly, London, Baikliere Tindal, 1974

Clinical examination of cattle, Rosenberger G.,Berlin, Hamburg, Verlag von Parey 1979

Clinical diagnosis in veterinary medicine, Bartko P. et al., UVM, Košice, 1995

Veterinary Clinical Examination and Diagnosis, Radostitis, O. M. et al., Saunders (W.B.) Co Ltd, 2000.

Content prerequisite:

Physiology, Pathophysiology, Animal breeding, Anatomy

Continuous assessment:

credit test in 10th week, credit

Conditions for completion of course:

participation in practicals, credit

Final assessment:

exam