Bergen Community College Division of Health Professions Department of Veterinary Technology Large Animal Nursing Summer 2011

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1 Bergen Community College Division of Health Professions Department of Veterinary Technology Large Animal Nursing Summer 2011 Course Number: VET Instructors: Daneen Aromando Phone Office Hours by Appointment Lecture sessions meet at the BCC campus Laboratory sessions meet at Hawk Meadow Farm Course Description This course is designed to teach the student the skills associated with assisting the large animal practitioner. Essential tasks relating to handling, restraint, sample collection and treatment will be covered. A study of diseases of these animals with emphasis on disease control, prevention, treatment, and immunization will be given. Lecture (2.00), Laboratory (3.00), 3 credits. Prerequisites: VET-119. Performance Objectives: This course in intended to introduce the student to the principles of large animal nursing techniques. Upon completion of the course, students will be able to: 1. Understand the concept of health and disease as well as basic sanitation methods; 2. Perform normal physical examination of different species which comprise large animal veterinary medicine, as well as being able to age patients; 3. Know the vital signs of farm animal species and be able to identify a normal from a sick animal; 4. Know the technique of administering drugs and medications to farm animal species;

2 5. Understand common restraint methods of farm animal species and especially learn safety procedures around farm animals; 6. Understand normal reproductive cycles, birthing procedures and methods of dealing with dystocia in farm animal species. 7. Understand neonatal care of farm animal species; 8. Identify common parasites and normal veterinary medical procedures and equipment associated with farm animal species; 9. Identify common farm animal breeds and know how to use body condition scoring; 10. Understand basic nutritional concepts and feedstuffs for farm animal species; 11. Halter, restrain and lead cattle and horses; 12. Apply twitch to the horse and bovine tail restraint to cattle; 13. Medicate and obtain blood samples from horses and ruminants; 14. Clean and trim hooves; 15. Apply leg wraps to horses; 16. Dehorn cattle and goats; 17. Practice equine dental techniques such as teeth floating; 18. Position large animals for radiographic studies; 19. Collect milk samples; 20. Understand Basic husbandry, restraint and medical administration for poultry, pigs, sheep, goats and camelids Course Website This section of VET-218 is a "web-enhanced" class. The class has its own website, and each member of the class has an account for the website. The BCC online course management system is known as "Moodle" Login instructions: To enter go to: and use the quick links dropdown box in the upper right and select Moodle. Enter your username and password. You must log into your course using the following guidelines for your username and password. This is the only way you can enter your course do not change your username or password or you will not be able to log in. In Moodle your username is your webadvisor id. Your password is up to first 8 letters of your last name followed by last 4 digits of your BCC ID#. Type the first initial of your last name in uppercase. Example: John O'Shaughnessy & BCC ID# = OShaughn1234. Please note special characters like, spaces, hyphens and apostrophe are not included in your password. Any capital letter after the first character in the last name should be typed in uppercase in the password.

3 Unless you are on campus, you are responsible for providing your own Internet access and account throughout the course. Please refer to the Technical Requirements at: Important Troubleshooting Information 1. About one week before the beginning of the semester, you will receive an with login instructions, including information about your username and password. To access your student go to A paper copy will also be sent to your home address. (If your address or home address has changed, please go into WebAdvisor and update your record or regoffice@bergen.edu with the new information. If you register after class has begun, you will receive an within 24 hours with your username and password. 2. To access your course in Moodle open a browser and type the web site address Type your username as your WebAdvisor ID and your password is upto first 8 letters of your last name followed by last 4 digits of your BCC ID. Type the first initial of your last name in uppercase. Look up your WebCT / WebAdvisor User ID Having Problems with Moodle? Call the Moodle Helpdesk, 24/7 Toll Free at If put on hold, please stay on the line rather than hanging up and calling back. Check for the common login problems on this page: ( You can also fill in the Moodle Help Desk form.

4 Course Materials Primary: Holtgrew-Bohling, Kristin. Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 2 nd Edition. Mosby Supplemental: Battaglia, Richard A. Handbook of Livestock Management, 4 th Edition. Prentice Hall Frandson, R.D., Wilke, W. Lee, and Fails, Anna Dee. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals, 7 th Edition. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins Haine, Elizabeth. Large Animal Clinical Procedures for Veterinary Technicians, 6 th Edition. Mosby McCurnin, Dennis. Clinical Textbook for Veterinary Technicians, 7 th Edition. W.B. Saunders Teaching Methodologies The above mentioned topics are covered by a series of lectures supplemented by powerpoint materials combined with laboratory practicums and demonstrations. Models, comparative anatomy skeletons, and live animals will be utilized for teaching purposes. Additionally, the viewing of videotapes, internet, and computerized web sites will be incorporated into the teaching methods. Lecture Grading Criteria Students are expected to take exams as scheduled. No make-up exams will be allowed. Exams may be in any format including multiple choice, short answer and/or essay style examinations. Course Grade is an average of the Lecture and Laboratory Grades. Health Care and Sanitation Unit Exam 10% Bovine Production and Procedures Unit Exam 10% Equine Production and Procedures Unit Exam 10% Ovine and Caprine Production and Procedures Unit Exam 10% Porcine and Poultry Production and Procedures Unit Exam 10% Camelids Production and Procedures Unit Exam 10% Cumulative Final Exam 40%

5 Laboratory Grading Criteria Midterm Lab Practical 25% Laboratory Participation 15% Site Visit Comparison Project 20% Final Lab Practical 40% The general program grading policy is as follows: A = 90% - 100% B+ = 86% - 89% B = 80% - 85% C+ = 76% - 79% C = 70% - 75% D = 60% - 69% F = below 60% This course contains both a theoretical component and a clinical component. The student must receive a grade of 76% in lecture and 80% in laboratories in order to pass the entire course. If a student receives a failing grade (less than 76%/80%) in one of the components, the student must repeat both the theoretical and clinical components. Recommended Practice To effectively manage this course for successful completion you should do the following: Read and follow the course syllabus Follow the course calendar Complete all of the required readings, assignments, and reviews Actively participate in all lab sessions Use the communication system for communication with instructor Submit Site Visit Comparison Project Assignments must be submitted to the assignment dropbox by the designated date and time. No late assignments will be accepted! All communications will be answered within 24 hours of receipt from Monday Thursday.

6 BCC Attendance Policy: All students are expected to attend punctually every scheduled meeting of each course in which they are registered. Attendance and lateness policies and sanctions are to be determined by the instructor for each section of each course. These will be established in writing on the individual course outline. Attendance will be kept by the instructor for administrative and counseling purposes. VET-218 Lecture attendance policy: The American Veterinary Medical Association requires that students complete all essential tasks set forth by the Committee on Veterinary Technician Educational Association, therefore students are expected to attend all lecture and laboratory sessions. Attendance and classroom participation are of the utmost importance. Students are expected to be present and on time for all classes. If you must miss a class, notify your instructor prior to or immediately after the absence. Whether you are late or absent for a particular class, you are responsible for all materials covered in your absence. This material should be obtained from a class mate. Arriving late to lecture will be treated as ½ absence. Missing more than (3) lectures will result in the student receiving a failing grade in the course, regardless of their current grade in the course. VET-218 Laboratory Attendance Policy Attendance is mandatory. Missing more than (2) lab sessions will result in an automatic failure of the course, regardless of their current grade in the course. Labs and Lab Exams cannot be made up. Course Issues In the event that a problem arises with any aspect of this course, it is the responsibility of the student to bring the problem to the attention of the primary faculty member. In order to facilitate resolution of any issues that may arise, students must follow this protocol. Students should not make appointments with the Academic Department Chair (ADC), other faculty members or administration without first addressing the issue with the primary course faculty member.

7 Americans with Disabilities Act Students who require accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act can request these services from the Office of Specialized Services. To learn more about how to apply for these services, please visit them at:

8 Course Outline and Calendar Note to Students: This Course Outline and Calendar is tentative and subject to change, depending upon the progress of the class. Topic/Activity Week 1 2 Topic/Activity Lecture Introduction to Animal Health, Production Units, Basic Sanitation Equine Husbandry and Basic Health Care Lab Basic Sanitation, Safety, Production Units, Knots Equine: Halter, Tying, Hooves, Basic Restraint, Treatment 3 Equine Common Procedures Equine: Bandaging, Loading Trailer, Venipuncture 4 Bovine Husbandry and Basic Health Care Off-site Production site, Bovine: Halter, Tying, Feet, Basic Restraint, Treatment 5 Bovine Common Procedures Bovine: Venipuncture, Offsite Production Site Lecture Midterm Exam, Begin Ovine and Caprine Husbandry and Basic Health Care Ovine and Caprine Common Procedures Porcine and Poultry Husbandry and Basic Health Care Porcine and Poultry Common Procedures Camelids Husbandry, Basic Health Care, and Common Procedures Large Animal Medicine and Production in NJ Ovine: Halter, Tying, Restraint, Treatments, Venipuncture Ovine/Caprine: Continued Camelid: Halter, Tying, Restraint, Treatment, Venipuncture Porcine: Transport, Restraint, Treatments, Venipuncture Off-site Production Site; Poultry: Restraint, Treatment, Venipuncture Off-site Production Site 12 Lecture Final Exam Lab Final Practical

9 Student and Faculty Support Services The Distance Learning Office for any problems you may have accessing your online courses Smarthinking Tutorial Service The Tutoring Center The Writing Center The Online Writing Lab (OWL) The Office of Specialized Services (for Students with Disabilities) The Sidney Silverman Library Reference Desk Room C-334 On Line at: Room L-125 Room L-125 On Line at: Room Room L psimms@bergen.edu

10 Important College Policies Found within the College Policy Manual Withdrawal from Classes and Refunds, pp. Grading, pp Course Grade Appeal Policy, p. 59. Academic Integrity and Plagiarism, pp [Read this carefully.] Class Attendance Policy, pp Acceptable Use of Information Technology Resources, pp Clubs, pp Code of Student Conduct, pp Alcohol and Drug Policy, p. 81. Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974, pp ADA and Grievance Procedures p. 82 Sexual Harassment Policy, pp Campus Assault Victim's Bill of Rights, pp Smoking Policy, p. 86. Traffic Regulations, p. 86.

11 Bergen Community College Division of Health Professions Veterinary Technology Program VET218 Large Animal Nursing Student Acknowledgement & Verification I, acknowledge that I have read and understood the requirements of this course VET218 Large Animal Nursing and agree to abide by the rules set forth in this course outline. Student Signature Daneen Aromando, CVT Daneen Aromando, CVT 05/25/12