The course focuses on the study of the basic structural and comparative anatomy of the main domestic species of animals. It includes study of the gross anatomy of the domestic mammalian and avian muscloskeletal, renal, endocrine, digestive, reproductive, respiratory and nervous systems.
This course aims at introducing students to the concept of animal health, care, disease recognition, prevention and biosecurity, as well as the importance and role of veterinary sciences in the human societies. Various types of domestic animals and their use and behavior will be covered. Important concepts such as ethics, animal value and welfare will also be included. Students will be exposed to life skills such as values, attributes, aptitudes, and behaviors that are essential to their success in their careers.
This course teaches basic domestic animal husbandry techniques. This includes behavior, restraint, animal biosecurity, basic feeding principles, animal handling, principles of humane care, housing and management (exclusive of reproduction). Also discussed are species and breed identification as well as principles of applied genetics.
This course is a continuation of anatomical study of animals in Anatomy I. The course focuses on the study of the structural, comparative and applied anatomy of the main domestic animal species (large and small ruminants, horse, camel and avian).
The course describes the neural and hormonal control mechanisms, biochemistry of muscular contraction, lactation, circulation, respiration, and defense mechanisms of the body.
The normal and abnormal behavior and bionomics of various domestic livestock, companion and laboratory species are examined in this course. Issues of importance to the general welfare of animals are reviewed. Ethical principles governing professional practice and the self-regulatory nature of control within the profession are discussed in relation to malpractice and professional misconduct.
This course is designed to introduce the veterinary student to the theoretical and practical aspects of microbiology and the correlation between disease and etiological agents. Topics include the study of microorganisms with emphasis on their morphology, physiology, biochemistry, culture and identification. Their importance in the veterinary practice is introduced. Disinfection and sterilization methods are studied as they relate to the handling of micro-organisms, and health related topics associated with them.
This course includes the study of the anatomy of the central nervous system (CNS) as well as peripheral nervous system (PNS), neurologic diseases and principles of the neurological examination, Cerebrospinal fluid sampling and analysis. Neurological syndromes. Disorders of the brain. Vestibular syndromes-deafness. Cerebellar, paroxysmal syndromes. Peripheral neuropathies. Disorders of the spinal cord, neuromuscular junction, autonomous nervous system and myopathies.
Selected clinical cases will be presented by expertise clinicians. Each presentation will include the history, causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the discussed clinical case.
The course describes the morphology and classification of viruses. Reproduction and growth characteristics of viruses. Methods of isolation, identification and purification of viruses. Strain variation and pathogenicity of viruses. Important RNA and DNA Viruses of animals, their pathogenicity and diseases they cause. Prions and viroids. Basic immunology – History and definitions, innate immune systems, determinants: mechanical and physicochemical barriers, phagocytes, natural killer cells and soluble factors, complement. Adaptive immune system: fundamental features; development of the immune system; development and differences between T and B lymphocytes; antibody determination, principles of immunological testing, serological tests. Immunological diseases: Hypersensitivities, immunodeficiencies, and auto-immune diseases. The laboratory component of this course includes methods used for isolation and identification of viruses and various immunological assays.
In this course, the principles of pharmacology, the mechanisms of action, pharmacokinetic properties, and the effects (therapeutic and adverse) produced on the various systems of the body by representative drugs belonging to each pharmacological class of drugs are presented. Species variations in pharmacodynamic activity or pharmacokinetic behavior that contribute to differences in drug dosage requirements are described, and special attention is given to unusual sensitivity of particular animal species (or breeds) to the effects produced by certain drugs. The common toxic agents involving in animal poisoning will also be reviewed.
The course focuses on the morphology and biology of parasites of veterinary importance. It considers the pathogenesis, diagnosis, signs, and treatment of parasitic diseases of animals. Study includes the immunologic and pathophysiologic aspects of host/parasite relationships and the importance of zoonotic parasitic infections.
The course introduces the mechanisms of cellular reaction to injury, inflammation, circulatory disturbances, and neoplasia. It emphasizes mechanisms of disease at the level of cells and tissues. Pathology of specific lesions and diseases of each organ system is discussed at the gross and microscopic level. Emphasis is on diagnostic characteristics of diseases and the interpretation of common findings.
The course will introduce and teach the students the diagnosis and management of diseases of different species of poultry. Non-infectious, fungal and bacterial avian diseases: history, aetiology, epidemiology-transmission, clinical signs, gross lesions, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Viral, parasitic and emerging avian diseases, as well as avian diseases of complex or unknown aetiology: history, aetiology, epidemiology-transmission, clinical signs, gross lesions, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prevention and treatment. Tutorials and clinical classes: Types of vaccines, methods of vaccination in hatchery and farms and monitoring a vaccination program. Training in diagnostic procedures: case history, blood sampling, external examination, necropsy technique
The course introduces to clinical pathology and clinical examination techniques of domestic animals. Special consideration will be given to techniques commonly performed in farm animal practice. The course consists of lectures, laboratories and clinical practice.
The course defines and discriminates general mechanisms and principles and factors influencing the emergence of infectious diseases. Selected emerging food-borne, bacterial, viral, zoonotic diseases of animals and humans are described and analyzed.
This course provides in-depth information about diseases that affect horses and camels. The pathophysiology of prominent diseases will be explained along with methods of diagnosis. Clinical examination of horses and camels. Clinical pharmacology. Vaccination and anthelminthic programs. Endocrine and metabolic disorders. The acute abdomen (colic) in horses. Diseases of the digestive system. Differential diagnosis of major epizootic diseases: strangles, rhinopneumonitis, infectious anemia, equine viral arthritis, influenza. Diseases of the respiratory and the cardiovascular systems. Clinical ophthalmology. Diseases of the nervous, the muscular and the urinary system. Clinical nutrition and treatment. Clinical bacteriology, virology and Skin diseases
The course focuses on introduction of the basic histology and microscopic anatomy of animal organs and the study of domestic mammalian and avian systems such as endocrine, digestive, reproductive, respiratory and nervous systems. Knowledge of the normal structure is necessary to understand the study of abnormal (pathology), which deals with the alteration in the structure and function of the body tissues/organs caused by the disease process.
Students will present a number of clinical cases that had contacted during their practice in Animal Hospital. Each presentation will include the history, causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the discussed clinical case.
This course consists of lecture series supplemented with projected illustrations on meat inspection for bacterial, viral, parasitic infections of slaughtered animals. Detection of chemical residues in meat and poultry, and judgment of fitness of the meat for human consumption are covered.
Students will be trained in certified slaughter houses in UAE as meat inspector.
Students will be trained to specific cure and treatment for Camel and Equine athletes.
This course focuses on viral, bacterial and parasitic pathogens of concern in the animals. Pathogens of importance to animal species are covered with special emphasis on farm animal diseases. In addition, diseases of concern to other animals such as swine, ruminants, fish, and birds are also discussed.
The introductory portion of the course reviews principles of surgery, including asepsis, instrumentation, and surgical techniques. The remainder of the course covers the management and treatment of surgical conditions for domestic animals, including soft tissue, orthopedic, neurologic, and ophthalmic conditions. Introduction to dentistry is also covered in this class.
In this course, students will gain an understanding of the principles, concepts, and techniques utilized in general and local anesthesia in various small and large animal species, as well as the basic terminology and proper use of anesthetic equipment and monitoring devices.
Students will present a number of clinical cases that had contacted during their practice in Animal Hospital. Each presentation will include the history, causes, signs, diagnosis, treatment and prognosis of the discussed clinical case. In this course series, each student will be asked to present clinical cases concern different animal species than the cases that the student presented in the Case Studies I.
The course will discusses diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of medical problems of individual small ruminants, sheep flocks and goat herds. Basic information on breeds, behavior, nutritional requirements, and management systems is supplied. Economically important contagious or metabolic diseases are discussed in depth. The diagnostic evaluation and differential diagnoses for common clinical presentations such as skin disease, neurologic disease, lameness, and mastitis are considered. Herd monitoring of economically important parameters and necropsy diagnosis of abortions and neonatal losses are addressed.
The course will include diagnosis and treatment of the individual large animals and herd problems, preventive aspects of herd problems, and the regulatory and health aspects of herd management. Emphasis is on the production medicine aspects of herd and flock management of dairy cows. Although the majority of the problems presented will begin with the individual animal case, emphasis will be placed on control and prevention in the flock or herd.
This course deals with the normal reproductive function and management in the domestic animals. Diagnosis and management of reproductive diseases are considered. An advanced study in the breeding management, estrous cycle manipulation, parturition and neonates issues, reproductive disease diagnosis and treatment of common domestic species will be included. An introduction to the new reproductive technologies used in theriogenology will be discussed.
The course of veterinary clinical pharmacology will present interactions between drugs and animals and apply basic and clinical knowledge to improve rational drug use and patient outcomes. The aim of the program include establishing a functional interface between basic and clinical knowledge, managing a large quantity of information, and mastering quantitative skills essential to successful drug administration and analysis of drug action.
The course will provide the student with core knowledge of the history about falcons, distribution and diseases, diagnosis and treatment. Infectious, metabolic and reproductive diseases of falcons. Medical diets, fluid therapy and hospital care designed for falcons.
The course will provide the student with core knowledge of the history about falcons, distribution and diseases, diagnosis and treatment. Infectious, metabolic and reproductive diseases of falcons. Medical diets, fluid therapy and hospital care designed for falcons.
The program wish to broaden knowledge of advanced medicine and surgery of exotic animals (reptiles, pet birds, small mammals) and laboratory animals. Students will be introduced to concepts concerning the diagnosis, treatment, and management of medical diseases in non-traditional pet species.
The training will include conservative and surgical management of various cases, postoperative management, intensive care and hospitalization.
The training will include discussion of clinical cases, farm visits, diagnostic approach and hospitalization of sheep and goats visiting to the Animal Hospital.
The Ophtalmology part will include a presentation of diseases of the eye and orbit, including anatomy, pathophysiology, and medical and surgical management. Congenital and acquired ophthalmic diseases will be considered. The dermatology part will focus on the diagnosis and treatment of animals with benign and malignant disorders of the skin, hair, ears, and nails. This includes evaluating patients for external parasites, allergies, hormonal skin diseases and auto-immune diseases.
In this course principles of radiography will be reviewed, including the various potential hazards of radiation. Radiographic imaging techniques utilized in small and large animal species are described along with other imaging methods such as ultrasonography, CT, and MRI.
The course presents topics of interest, related to various disciplines of veterinary medicine and animal science including physiology, nutrition, reproduction, Biotechnology and medicine. Students will be assigned topics for oral presentation under supervision of course advisors.
The course is a capstone course to be individually designed by the faculty advisor for each senior student to integrate all courses and training of the student, from all activities involved by the student, during his/her entire stay at UAEU. Research methods, analysis of data collected, interpretation and hypothesis must be developed by the students on a specific topic. A written thesis is to be produced at the end of the course.
The purpose of course is to give the student additional hands-on practical experience in a clinical setting in taking a clinical history, performing a physical examinations, creating problem lists, compiling lists of differential diagnosis, formulating diagnostic plans, formulating therapeutic plans, obtaining diagnostic samples, interpreting laboratory reports, discussing treatment options, generating medical records, and discharging patients. Students will be responsible for case follow up. The course will be taught using daily topic and case rounds as well as participation in clinical case management.
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