10091108Animal Disease 2
Course Information
Description
Covers etiology, symptoms, transmission, diagnosis, prevention and control of common diseases in a wide variety of animal species. Toxic plants and other substances, as well as reporting and monitoring of federally regulated diseases will also be discussed.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies
  1. Determine the primary causes of disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you define the primary causes of disease [genetic, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic, infectious, toxic, traumatic)
    you categorize diseases by primary cause [genetic, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic, infectious, toxic, traumatic)
    you submit an assignment detailing a specific animal disease

  2. Determine the processes of disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you are aware of general disease processes
    you can differentiate species-specific diseases
    you prioritize common diseases within each species

  3. Determine the clinical signs of disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you identify pathognomonic signs of certain diseases
    you categorize diseases that share common signs

  4. Explore disease prevention and control measures.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you identify management techniques utilized to prevent or control disease (e.g. - housing, diet, sanitation)
    you describe the types of vaccine available in veterinary medicine
    you recognize the type of vaccine available, the route of administration, handling requirements, and causes of vaccine failure
    you identify common vaccine schedules for species commonly seen in veterinary practice

  5. Demonstrate proper use of terminology as it relates to disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you define terms as presented
    you use appropriate veterinary medical terminology in the completion of assignments and written evaluations

  6. Determine the infectious diseases for which animals are vaccinated.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you discuss common diseases within rodent species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.
    you discuss common diseases within rabbit species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.
    you discuss common diseases within avian species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.
    you discuss common diseases within companion animal species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.
    you discuss common diseases within livestock species in which we vaccinate; the vaccine type; vaccine schedule; vaccine route of administration; vaccine efficacy; possible side-effects of vaccine administration.

  7. Discuss non-infectious causes of disease (toxicology, genetic, degenerative, metabolic, neoplastic, nutritional, traumatic].
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you place non-infectious diseases into etiologic categories
    you recognize the multi-level etiology of non-infectious disease (e.g. - laminitis, hip dysplasia)
    you recognize common toxological diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - plants, salt, lead, rodenticides, monensin, chocolate, ethylene glycol, etc.)
    you recognize common genetic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - hip dysplasia, cryptorchidism, cataracts, progressive retinal atrophy, HYPP, etc.)
    you recognize common degenerative diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - arthritis, kidney failure, congestive heart disease, blindness, etc.)
    you recognize common neoplastic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - mast cells, hemangiosarcoma, malignant lymphoma, squamous cell carcinoma, osteosarcoma, melanoma, etc.)
    you recognize common metabolic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - pancreatitis, milk fever, ketosis, heat stroke, etc.)
    you recognize common endocrine diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - diabetes, Cushing's, Addison's, hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, etc.)
    you recognize common traumatic diseases as they pertain to specific species (e.g. - HBC, cruciate ligament, lick granuloma, laceration, "proud flesh", down cow syndrome, fractures, blunt trauma, bite wounds, etc.)

  8. Explore species-specific diseases.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for rodents
    you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for rabbits
    you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for avian species
    you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for companion animal species
    you evaluate clinical signs, etiology, transmission, diagnostic evaluations, and treatment options of common species-specific diseases for livestock
    you correlate diseases that occur across various species
    you identify species-specific diseases which have zoonotic potential

  9. Discuss relevant state and federal reportable animal disease.
    Assessment Strategies
    by participating in class
    by completing outside of class assignments
    on written evaluations
    Criteria
    you attend class regularly, arrive for class on time, and listen attentively during class
    you determine references available that specify state and federal reportable diseases
    you identify necessary forms to report state and federal reportable diseases
    you determine the significance of a reportable disease