College of Veterinary Medicine Doctor of Veterinary Medicine Degree College of Veterinary Medicine table of contents

The University of Minnesota 1

About the College of Veterinary Medicine 2

Choosing a degree program 4

Admission information 6

Additional information for DVM students 8

The DVM curriculum 11

Course descriptions 14 Thank you for your interest in the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine!

The field of veterinary medicine is a dynamic, growing and always changing one. It is an exciting time to join the veterinary profession. We encourage you to visit www.cvm.umn.edu to learn more about the College of Veterinary Medicine. You may Whether it is in traditional care or cutting edge research, you have chosen a path In medicine, science, business, and agriculture, the demand write to us at [email protected] or call us at 612-624-4747 for services has never been higher—and the importance with questions about the DVM program. For information to improve the lives of animals and people and to help keep the world healthy of veterinary medicine has never been greater. on the MS or PhD programs, write to us at cvmmsphd@ Veterinarians care for companion and food animals, pro- umn.edu. and safe. tect the public’s health, help protect endangered wildlife, and are often the first responders when we face threats At the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine we are committed from emerging infectious diseases. They are small- business people, community leaders, neighbors, and to developing compassionate practitioners and leaders in animal and human friends. Veterinarians truly touch people’s lives every day. health working in veterinary clinics, research facilities, government agencies, At the University of Minnesota, you will benefit from an industry and on the nation’s farms. Our robust program combines knowledge innovative curriculum that combines hands-on experience with broad-based medical education. You will work with learned in the classroom with practical experience in the field, including our own faculty who are international experts in a variety of areas, including urology, oncology, emerging infectious diseases, veterinary hospital, diagnostic laboratory, and food safety center. food safety, and genomics. You will study with large and small animal clinicians in the University of Minnesota Veterinary medicine is at the forefront of issues facing our world from food safety Veterinary Medical Center and other specialized facilities. It’s an opportunity to work with and learn from the best. to conserving our natural environment, from emerging infectious agents to You have several degree options: doctor of veterinary diseases like cancer that can affect both humans and animals. Never has our work medicine (DVM); dual DVM/MPH; dual DVM/PhD; and MS or PhD in basic and clinical sciences. You can care for been more important. companion animals, support agribusiness through food animal medicine, advance the conservation of wildlife, The University of Minnesota College The faculty at the College of Veterinary Medicine will prepare you for a changing or conduct biomedical research. You can go into private of Veterinary Medicine: practice, join an agribusiness or food company, work for a world, ensuring you are equipped with the knowledge, experience and training to state or federal agency, or become a scientist. Whatever Why it might be the best choice for you decisions you make, we will help you make certain they are deal with issues that cross traditional boundaries and disciplines. the best ones for you. World-class professional and graduate education When you are selected for admission to the DVM program or a graduate program, you will join an outstanding class of The University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Trevor Ames students taught by a highly respected faculty. Medicine has a reputation for excellence in both large and small animal medicine and is a leader in the study of Dean Admission into University of Minnesota programs is highly infectious diseases, food safety, raptor conservation, and selective. Each year, the College of Veterinary Medi- genomics. Established in 1947, the college has graduated cine admits 102 students into the DVM program from more than 3,500 veterinarians and hundreds of scientists. more than 1,000 applications. Our students come from a The college is especially well-known for its emphasis on variety of different backgrounds. Some are admitted experiential learning and giving students practical experi- directly from undergraduate study, while others decide ence. Our clinical teaching program gives students hands- to pursue veterinary medicine after successful careers on practice in the Veterinary Medical Center, livestock in other fields. Together, you and your fellow students production units in the field, private veterinary practices, constitute the next generation of veterinarians and public health and animal disease regulatory agencies, and scientific scholars—making us proud, keeping us healthy. other veterinary medical institutions. In these pages, you’ll learn more about the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine and the opportunities to prepare for a fulfilling career.

1 A prestigious university Cutting-edge research • By studying the underlying causes of urinary stones, the College of Veterinary Minnesota Urolith Center is a leader in the develop- In 2012, the Academic Ranking of World Universities • When porcine epidemic diarrhea virus (PEDV) was ment of safe, effective, and affordable methods to dis- placed the University of Minnesota at 29th out of more Medicine points of pride confirmed in the United States swine population, solve and prevent uroliths. than 1,000 world-class universities and international University of Minnesota researchers developed a rapid research institutions surveyed. Also in 2012, the University Innovative education and experiential learning diagnostic test for PEDV in a few short months. The • A college faculty member’s discovery of the disease of Minnesota was ranked 47th out of 400 top research first-of-its-kind test provided a way to quickly and cost- polysaccharide storage myopathy, a painful muscle universities in the world by the Times Higher Education • An integrated curriculum lets students learn the effectively identify the presence of U.S. PEDV strains, disorder in horses, was named one of the top 10 discov- world university rankings. The University was ranked relationship between the basic sciences and the allowing swine producers and farmers to take precau- eries of the last decade by Equus magazine. ninth among U.S. public research universities and 26th clinical cases they will see in their practices. tions to prevent further spread. • A college faculty member co-invented the Gentle Leader, in the world in Newsweek’s most recent “Top 100 Global • Students get hands-on experience with animals begin- Universities” report. • The Minnesota turkey industry was attacked by a deadly a widely used tool for dog behavior modification. The ning in the first semester, not only in laboratories but strain of avian pneumovirus, and college researchers device was named one of the top 100 inventions of the An exciting metropolitan setting in the Veterinary Medical Center, which has one of quickly sequenced the genome, devised new diagnostic 20th century by the Smithsonian Institution. the largest caseloads in the country. techniques, and developed a vaccine approved by the The University of Minnesota is home to one of the few USDA. Outstanding programs and resources veterinary colleges located in a major metropolitan area. • Students develop professional skills in leadership, Minneapolis and St. Paul provide social and cultural business, ethics, and other non-technical areas. • College faculty led the team that sequenced the ge- • The University of Minnesota Veterinary Medical Center benefits you won’t find elsewhere. No matter what your nome of the causative agent of the deadly Johne’s is one of the busiest in the United States, with more • Students practice with trained actors in a mock clinical than 35,000 small and large animal admissions per interests, you’ll find them here—a nationally recognized setting to hone their client communication skills. disease, which affects dairy cattle. This breakthrough arts and theater community, a variety of ethnic cultural ac- opened the door to better diagnostics and preventive year. In addition to basic services, the center offers tivities, four glorious seasons of outdoor recreation, pro- • Students choose from five specialized tracks (small vaccines. dentistry, pet behavior modification, oncology, and fessional sports, and restaurants for every taste. animal, equine, food animal, mixed animal, and complementary care. research/public health). • A team of researchers from the Leatherdale Equine Learning-centered facilities Center discovered that a toxin in the seeds of the box • The Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory processes more • Fourth-year students choose from more than 70 elder tree causes seasonal pasture myopathy, a devas- than 1 million submissions annually from the United The college is housed in a complex of interconnected rotations, ranging in topics from Acupuncture to tating equine muscle disease that is fatal in more than States and abroad. The lab is nationally known for its buildings on the St. Paul campus, home to three of the Zoological Medicine. 90 percent of cases. unique molecular diagnostics. University of Minnesota’s 19 colleges, schools, and centers. Veterinary students study, conduct research, • Students have the opportunity to apply for the DVM/ • When a worldwide outbreak of porcine respiratory • The Center for Animal Health and Food Safety contrib- and practice in these buildings, including the Veterinary MPH program, a unique and accessible program al- and reproductive syndrome devastated the pork utes to the safety and security of the global food system Medical Center, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, lowing students to earn doctor of veterinary medicine industry, a faculty member developed a breakthrough and strengthens our ability to anticipate and respond to University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine Center, and and master of public health degrees in as little as four swine vaccine. threats from animal and food- borne diseases. Raptor Center. years. Students complete field experience in human • College researchers discovered a gene associated with • The University’s biosafety level 3 necropsy laboratory and veterinary public health and work with advisers to provides a safe working environment in the event of design and present a culminating project. exercise-induced collapse in Labrador retrievers and developed a test for susceptibility to the debilitating an outbreak of avian influenza virus. It is also used to • The college’s state-of-the-art Dairy Education Center syndrome. contain other high-risk zoonotic pathogens associated allows students to live and learn at a busy working dairy with diseases such as bovine tuberculosis, bird flu, chla- with up to 6,000 cows. Students can participate in • The possible location of an epilepsy gene has been mydiosis, tularemia, anthrax, West Nile virus, and rabies. intensive two- to eight-week rotations. identified in a dog breed’s specific chromosomal area. Faculty members are working to confirm these data and • Internationally known for its swine expertise, the • The college offers service-learning opportunities that identify the gene in other breeds. college sponsors the annual Leman Swine Conference allow students to gain clinical skills while learning about and Leman China Swine Conference, which attract the needs of underserved communities, including • Innovative research on brain cancer, osteosarcoma, and veterinarians and producers from around the world. other cancers in dogs may also benefit people. Native Americans and the urban homeless. • The college is home to the world-renowned Raptor • The Gopher Orientation and Leadership Experience Center, where students and veterinarians from around (GOALE) provides an opportunity for students to the world come to learn about conservation techniques begin their program by building leadership skills in and procedures to rehabilitate injured birds of prey. small groups with faculty mentors. • Dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, and per- • The University of Minnesota Leatherdale Equine formance of the horse, the Leatherdale Equine Center Center is dedicated to providing world-class education, focuses on equine research, veterinary education, and research, and compassionate patient care. community outreach.

2 3 Outstanding graduates • The MPH is offered by the School of Public Health, and Curriculum Choosing a degree program the tuition costs are separate from those of the College • JoAnne Bowman—First female veterinarian in the of Veterinary Medicine. All students in the DVM/MPH • Students and advisers develop an individualized Army Veterinary Corps. The College of Veterinary Medicine offers the doctor program pay Minnesota-resident rate tuition. curriculum. Students are required to complete at least of veterinary medicine (DVM) degree, dual doctor of one statistics course, an animal research ethics course, • Phyllis Kanki—Received a $25 million grant to prevent veterinary medicine/master of public health (DVM/MPH) DVM/PhD and seminar course(s) specific to their program, and the spread of AIDS in Nigeria. degree, master of science (MS) degree, doctor of philosophy to give public research presentations. Students are (PhD) degree in comparative and molecular biosciences The most significant medical discoveries result from collab- encouraged to develop their teaching and presenting • Chand Khanna—Distinguished research alumnus and or veterinary medicine, and dual doctor of veterinary oration between the basic sciences and clinical medicine. skills, particularly students planning to enter the director of the comparative oncology program at the medicine/doctor of philosophy (DVM/PhD) degree. Clinician scientists, who play a unique role in this process, academic profession. National Institutes of Health. are skilled in both hypothesis-based research and clinical DVM practice. Our graduates become tomorrow’s leaders in Stipends • Stan Kleven—Developed a world-renowned avian veterinary medicine. We offer a highly competitive formal mycoplasma research and service program. The DVM is a rigorous four-year professional program DVM/PhD curriculum. Through this program, students • All students admitted to a PhD or MS graduate pro- preceded by three to four years of pre-professional study. gram receive a competitive stipend, full tuition waiver, • Harley Moon—One of only two veterinarians named to complete all professional degree requirements, as well During the first three years, you will study the normal and health insurance during their studies. Funding is the National Academy of Science. as additional graduate study and bench research that are animal, the pathogenesis of diseases, and the prevention, the basis of the PhD thesis. Dual degree candidates must provided by a variety of sources, including the College of • Jim Rasmussen—Veterinarian to hundreds of exotic alleviation, and clinical therapy of diseases. The program be accepted into the DVM program before consideration Veterinary Medicine, specific training grants, individual and endangered animals at the Minnesota Zoo. concludes with 13 months of clinical rotations in the for the PhD program. Once accepted, students have two fellowships, and research mentors. Veterinary Medical Center and other sites, during which options for completing a dual degree: the concurrent Admissions you will enhance your clinical and professional practice dual-degree option (students pursue the PhD in the skills. The fourth year includes 6 to 10 weeks of externship middle of their veterinary studies) and the sequential experience at off-campus sites. Upon receiving your DVM • Admission to the graduate programs is competitive and dual-degree option (students complete the DVM degree depends upon the applicant’s academic credentials, test degree, you will be qualified to work as a veterinarian before starting PhD studies). Financial support is available. (after licensure), pursue additional training in a specialty, scores, prior research and laboratory experience, and the availability of funding for graduate student support. or enter a graduate degree program. Graduate programs Admission criteria and the online application form can DVM/MPH The college offers you the opportunity to pursue graduate be found at www.cvm.umn.edu/cmb or www.cvm.umn. study with master’s and PhD options. The College has edu/vmed. The application deadline is December 15. The DVM/MPH dual-degree program at the University of two graduate programs, comparative and molecular Alumni Minnesota allows veterinary students to simultaneously biosciences and veterinary medicine. The programs draw earn a DVM and a master of public health degree (MPH, on the expertise of basic scientific researchers and on the 42 credit hours) in as little as four years. This option allows • The college’s graduates have secured positions in vari- applied research skills and knowledge of board- certified ous academic, government, and industrial organizations. you to obtain the credentials to work in government or veterinarians. industry on issues related to food safety, emerging infectious Institutions such as Northwestern University, Wake Forest University, Yale University, St. Olaf College, diseases, biosecurity, and public health. Here’s how the Comparative and molecular biosciences (CMB) is a Harvard University, Stanford University, and the Uni- program works: multidisciplinary research program in basic and comparative versity of Minnesota have hired the college’s graduates mechanisms of health and disease. It provides students as post-doc scientists, post-doc fellows, and assistant • Once admitted to any accredited DVM program, an understanding of animal disease, animal populations, professors. Its alumni work for the U.S. Department of you apply directly to the MPH program comparative aspects of biology and pathology across Agriculture, Veteran’s Administration, and Homeland (see http://www.sph.umn.edu/programs/vph/). species, and animal models of human disease. The CMB Security. Industries such as Medtronic, R&D Systems, graduate degree prepares you for a career as an investigator • Accepted students are encouraged to begin MPH Jackson Laboratories, Pfizer, and GlaxoSmithKline, in private industry, government, or academia, in areas such as coursework the summer before starting veterinary Inc. have CMB or VMED graduates leading their immunobiology and pathology; microbiology and virology; school and continue during summer breaks through- research teams. out veterinary school. The MPH curriculum includes genetics and genomics; cellular and molecular biology; online courses and in-person participation in at least one neuroscience; and physiology and pharmacology. For information regarding the graduate programs, contact the Graduate Program Office at cvmmsphd@umn. Public Health Institute held at the University of Minnesota Veterinary medicine (VMED) focuses on basic and edu or call 612-625-3770. The websites for comparative in May. To keep program costs down, a maximum of applied sciences in the area of animal health. Applied and molecular biosciences (www.cvm.umn.edu/cmb) 14 DVM credits are allowed to be used as part of the scientific research is utilized to advance understanding of and veterinary medicine (www.cvm.umn.edu/vmed) MPH degree. clinical disease in animals. Focus areas of research include contain detailed information about the programs, including infectious disease pathology and diagnostics, population • MPH students complete veterinary and human public application information. health field experience and a “culminating experience” medicine, disease ecology, clinical veterinary specialties, project under the guidance of a faculty adviser. and veterinary and public health. Graduates enter careers in academia, industry, practice, or government service.

4 5 DVM professional program Benefits of the VetFAST program include: Tuition Prerequisite coursework • Gain VetFAST program acceptance by the University of The cost of a DVM degree is an The following coursework is required for admission Preparing for DVM admission Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine at the end of important financial investment. to the College of Veterinary Medicine: your freshman or sophomore year in college rather than You may be just out of high school when you decide to Here are the approximate costs for the 2013-2014 during your junior or senior year. English composition pursue a career in veterinary medicine; you may already academic year. have a couple years of undergraduate work completed; • Complete both your bachelor of Science (BS) and 6–10 credits of introductory written communication. or you may have decided it’s time for a career change. doctor of veterinary medicine (DVM) degrees in seven Resident...... $33,880 No matter what your situation, it’s helpful to know what’s years rather than eight. Nonresident...... $58,346 Mathematics required for admission before you apply. • Waive the Graduate Record Exam (GRE) requirement Books and supplies...... $1,588 3–5 credits of college algebra, pre-calculus, or calculus. High school students required of the traditional admission process for the Room and board...... $10,664 DVM program. You should begin preparing for your college career by Transportation ...... $750 Chemistry (including laboratory) taking as many math and science courses as possible in • Benefit from mentorships with veterinary Personal/miscellaneous...... $2,000 6–10 credits of general inorganic and 3–5 credits of organic. high school, including biology, chemistry, and physics. faculty and other DVM students. Become familiar with the veterinary profession by volun- Tuition and fees are subject to change without notice. • Pursue summer veterinary and industry work Biology (including laboratory) teering or securing paid experience at a veterinary clinic, Tuition/fee figures are based on full-time enrollment each opportunities through summer internships. 6–10 credits of introductory sequence in general biology riding on calls with a large animal veterinarian, working on term for the academic year (fall and spring semesters) and an animal-related research project with a college professor, or plant biology, and animal biology. • Obtain scholarships and financial support. includes a $830 student service fee; $3,180 health care or volunteering at a humane society or animal shelter. coverage fee; $1,050 collegiate fee; $150 capital enhance- Then, verify admission requirements with the college For more details, please visit http://z.umn.edu/cvmvetfast. ment fee; $40 transportation fee; $25 stadium fee; $24 Physics (including laboratory) or university at which you plan to complete your pre- Graduate/Professional Student Association fee; and mis- professional coursework. DVM application procedure 6–10 credits including mechanics, heat, sound, light, cellaneous fees. Fourth-year veterinary students pay ad- electricity, magnetism, and atomic physics. ditional tuition for summer semester. The above expenses Undergraduate students The application deadline is the first week of October— do not include living expenses, other incidental expenses, almost one full year in advance of the first semester for or the nonrefundable tuition deposit of $500. If you enroll, Biochemistry You may pursue your pre-veterinary studies at any which one enrolls. Please check the website for the exact the deposit is applied to your first semester’s tuition. For accredited college or university. You may apply to the deadline. The college belongs to the national Veterinary 3–5 credits including metabolic pathways, cellular more information, call the Academic and Student Affairs College of Veterinary Medicine during the academic year Medical College Application Service (VMCAS), so you energetics, and biosynthesis of cellular constituents. Office at 612-624-4747 or e-mail [email protected]. in which all of your required pre-veterinary coursework is may use one application to apply to any of the veterinary The course must have an organic chemistry prerequisite. complete. For most students, this is during senior year; for colleges belonging to VMCAS. You may submit your Residency others, it might be during the third year of college. Nearly application at www.aavmc.org. Genetics 10 percent of students enter the DVM program without Minnesota residents receive priority consideration for 3–5 credits including the mechanics of heredity and completing their bachelor’s degree first. If you have other questions about the application, please admission and are charged a lower tuition rate than non- review the DVM admissions planning guide online at their applications. Interested in food animal medicine? residents who are admitted to the program. To qualify for http://z.umn.edu/dvmprostudent or contact us at 62-624- resident status, you must live in Minnesota for at least one The VetFAST program addresses a nationwide shortage 4747 or [email protected]. calendar year before the application deadline without Microbiology (including laboratory) enrollment in higher education. For more information, of food animal veterinarians. Evaluating your application 3–5 credits of an introductory course including taxonomy, contact One Stop Student Services at http://www.one- morphology, physiology, and ecology of microbes. Freshman and sophomore undergraduate students with Your application will be evaluated on: stop.umn.edu/. a strong career interest in food animal medicine who are enrolled in the animal science program at the College of • GPA in required pre-veterinary courses Reciprocity Liberal education Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences at the 12–16 credits, including four courses from the following • GPA for the 45 most recent semester courses The University has a reciprocity agreement with South University of Minnesota Twin Cities, biology program at areas: anthropology, art, economics, geography, history, Dakota. If you are a resident of South Dakota, you may the University of Minnesota Morris, or animal science • GRE score – General Test format humanities, literature, music, political science, psychology, qualify for reciprocity tuition rates, which are comparable program at the University of Minnesota Crookston, can sociology, or theater. • Knowledge of the profession, interest in animals, to resident tuition rates. North Dakota residents are cov- apply early for provisional admission to the DVM program. and professional goals Typical applicants have past experience working with ered under a contract arrangement with the University food animals, are in the top 25 percent of their high school • Employment experience, communication skills, leader- that permits sponsorship of up to five residents of North class, and have scored 25+ on their ACT scores. ship, and extracurricular activities Dakota in the entering veterinary class at the University. If • A structured behavioral interview that helps identify approved by the North Dakota University System Office, whether a career in veterinary medicine is the right these students pay the equivalent of resident tuition. For choice for you. The college was one of the first to imple- more information, contact One Stop Student Services at ment this, based on the recommendation of the veteri- http://www.onestop.umn.edu/. nary industry, practitioners, and our faculty.

6 7 Profile of 2017 successful DVM applicants Student support resources submitting their FAFSA. The code number for the Univer- Additional information sity of Minnesota is 003969. Financial aid for all veterinary Applications...... 1,031 • Students receive academic advising as well as medicine students is administered by the Office of Student for DVM students advising on how to access various college and Finance, University of Minnesota, 210 Fraser Hall, 106 Resident...... 217 University resources. Pleasant Street S.E., Minneapolis, MN 55455. Second, Student organizations third, and fourth-year students may also compete for Nonresident...... 814 • The Academic and Student Affairs office maintains more than $450,000 in awards and scholarships, which Participation in student organizations can help create a records on admissions, registration, scholastic standing, GPA in prerequisite courses (mean): ...... 3.65 are presented at the college’s spring awards reception. rich and satisfying learning experience while establishing and degree requirements. GPA in last 45-semester credits (mean): ...... 3.74 a network of peers and friends that you’ll carry with you Academic calendar through your career. As a veterinary student, you may • The College of Veterinary Medicine and University GRE Verbal (mean): ...... 156 participate in student organizations like: provide academic support resources to help students The college and University follow a semester schedule, maximize their learning. but the college often has different start and end dates GRE Quantitative (mean): ...... 154 • Alpha Psi for semesters. For example, the college’s spring semester • Students are provided with opportunities to be • Behavior Club begins in early January, earlier than the rest of the University. Planning your educational program considered for scholarships administered by the For detailed information about the current academic • Canine Club College of Veterinary Medicine as well as information The College of Veterinary Medicine regularly hosts sched- calendar, visit http://z.umn.edu/dvmcalendar. • Christian Veterinary Fellowship about how to apply for external scholarships. uled information sessions for you to visit campus and learn Equipment about the DVM degree program, selection criteria, and • Equine Club • Students can apply for international travel scholarships application procedures, and to take a tour of the college. • Emergency and Critical Care Society and have numerous ways to learn about international As a DVM student, you will be required to have a laptop To schedule a visit, call the Academic and Student and cultural opportunities. • Feline Club computer that meets minimum specifications announced at Affairs office at 612-624-4747 or write to [email protected]. the time of admission. In addition to a computer and textbooks, • Veterinary professionals can be a tremendous resource If these sessions do not meet your needs or you need • Holistic Medicine Club you’ll need to purchase certain special items of clothing, for students, so the college offers a formal mentor more information, we will arrange a meeting with an • Production Animal Medicine Club some medical instruments, and other learning tools. admissions counselor. program for DVM students. • Queer and Allied Veterinary Medical Association Policies • Career counseling and resume building assistance are • Research Animal Medicine Club available to students throughout the DVM program. Students at the College of Veterinary Medicine are held • Sheep, Goat, and Llama Club to college polices as well as University policies. The DVM Registration • Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care Medicine Club Student Handbook and selected policies are highlighted on the Student web page at http://z.umn.edu/dvmhandbook. • Veterinary Business Management Association If you are a DVM student, you’ll receive complete registra- tion information from the Office of Academic and Student Grievance procedures • Zoo, Exotic, Avian, and Wildlife Club Affairs each term. If you’ve completed a course or courses similar or identical to those required in the DVM curricu- Grievances or appeals may be filed through procedures Looking for leadership or governance opportunities? lum, you can petition the faculty to substitute for that that conform to the principles of fairness and accessibility Get involved in the Student Chapter of the American requirement. Forms for this are available in the Academic defined in the University Senate Statement on Academic Veterinary Medical Association, Honor Case Commis- and Student Affairs office, 108 Pomeroy Student-Alumni Freedom and Responsibility. Grievances must be presented sion, Student Council, and more. Learning Center. MS and PhD students must register in accordance with the regulations of the University online each term according to the requirements of their Senate and the procedures established by the college. Summer Scholars program program and the Graduate School. Grades are determined by the course coordinator and department chair and are not grievable. The College of Veterinary Medicine’s Summer Scholars Financial aid program provides first- and second-year students with Access to student educational records systematic access to basic and translational research Veterinary students may apply for federal Ford loans training. Students work with faculty in their research labo- ($8,500/year limit) and health professions loans (amount In accordance with the Regents policy on access to ratories during the summer, learning to address critical based on need) for financial assistance. The University of student records, information about a student generally issues in zoonotic disease and food safety. Students are Minnesota uses the Free Application for Federal Student may not be released to a third party without the student’s competitively selected based on short research propos- Aid (FAFSA) as its needs analysis form. Students are en- permission. (Exceptions under the law include state and als and participate in a weekly seminar program where couraged to use the website for the FAFSA application federal educational and financial aid institutions.) topics include ethics of animal research, scientific writing, at http://www.fafsa.ed.gov/. All applicants to the DVM keeping a data book, and alternative careers for veterinar- program are considered independent financial aid filers, ians. Of the students who have participated over the past and parental income does not play a role in determining seven years, several have been admitted to or completed financial need, regardless of the applicant’s age. The the MS or PhD degree, DVM/MPH program, residency FAFSA website is available after January 1 each year, but program, or internship program. students should complete their federal tax return before

8 9 Some student information like name, address, e-mail ad- state. Students sit for the boards of the specific state in Second year Fall semester Credits dress, telephone number, dates of enrollment and enroll- which they wish to practice and transfer NAVLE scores to The DVM curriculum ment status (full-time, part-time, not enrolled, withdrawn, the state before beginning practice. CVM 6013 Professional Development III 1 and date of withdrawal), college and class, major, advis- The veterinary curriculum progresses from basic science CVM 6132 Reproductive Biology 2 er, academic awards and honors received, and degrees E-mail: the University’s official means of communication through applications of that science into clinical medicine, CVM 6142 Veterinary Neuropharmacology 1 earned, is considered public or directory information. and from knowledge of normal into knowledge of abnormal. CVM 6202 Infectious Agents: Parasitology 4 Students are responsible for all information sent via their Clinical and professional skills and problem-solving are CVM 6203 Infectious Agents: Bacteriology 3.5 Students may prevent the release of public information. University e-mail account. Students who forward their taught throughout. In the third year, you will start to CVM 6205 Infectious Agents: Pharmacology 1.5 To do so, they must notify the records office on their cam- University e-mail account are still responsible for all infor- focus, in advanced courses, on the species of most interest CVM 6220 Clinical Epidemiology 1.5 pus. Students have the right to review their educational mation, including attachments, sent to the account. to you. The fourth year permits you to put into practice CVM 6299 Systemic Pathology 5 records and to challenge the contents of those records. the knowledge, skills, and behavior that you have learned CVM 6303 Clinical Skills III 1 Equal opportunity The Regent’s policy is available for review on the Web at in the classroom. You will choose hands-on rotations that CVM 6400 Skin and Adnexa 3 http://regents.umn.edu/sites/default/files/policies/Stu- The University of Minnesota is committed to the policy focus on your specific areas of interest. CVM 6840 Swine Core 2 dent_Education_Records.pdf, at 200 Fraser Hall, Minne- that all persons shall have equal access to its programs, Total 25.5 apolis, and at records offices on other campuses of the The college is rolling out a new curriculum for the class facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, of 2017. The classes of 2014-2016 are in a different University. Questions may be directed to One Stop Stu- creed, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, Plus selected electives from Optional Elective Choices dent Services Center, 200 Fraser Hall (612-624-1111). curriculum, and the outline that follows shows courses by listed on page 12 disability, public assistance status, veteran status, or semester for the 2013-2014 academic year. An outline of sexual orientation. Inquiries regarding compliance may be ______Students are responsible for updating their personal curriculum change rollout can be found at http://z.umn. directed to [email protected] or 612-624-9547. information, which can be done online through the edu/dvmcurriculum. Second year Spring semester Credits “Personal Information” link at http://onestop.umn.edu. ______CVM 6014 Professional Development IV 2 Animal use CVM 6102 Veterinary Imaging 2 First year Fall semester Credits CVM 6195 Veterinary Toxicology 3 The college uses animals in the DVM curriculum to illus- CVM 6000 Orientation to Veterinary Medicine 2 CVM 6304 Clinical Skills IV 1 trate medical principles and provide students with criti- CVM 6321 Surgery, Anesthesia, Critical Care 4 cally needed firsthand experience in clinical skills of veter- CVM 6005 Inter-professional Communication and Collaboration 1 CVM 6430 Cardiopulmonary System Diseases 4 inary medicine and surgery. The animals are treated with CVM 6440 Nervous System Disorders 2 dignity and genuine concern for their welfare. In some CVM 6900 Microscopic Anatomy 4 CVM 6901 Physiology I 5 CVM 6444 Ophthalmology 2 cases, they eventually must be euthanized in accordance CVM 6460 Urinary Systems Disorders 2 with the Animal Welfare Act. CVM 6902 Veterinary Biochemistry, Nutrition and Genetics 3 CVM 6480 Obstetrics 1 CVM 6534 Veterinary Clinical Pathology 4 Finding humane and effective alternatives to animal use CVM 6903 Anatomy I 5 CVM 6880 Avian Core 2 is a college priority. The college continually evaluates how CVM 6904 Clinical Skills I 1 Total 29 it teaches clinical skills and continues to add to the prog- CVM 6905 Professional Development I 1 ress it already has made in refining, reducing and some- Total 22 Plus selected electives from Optional Elective Choices times eliminating animal use in its courses. Among other listed on page 12 improvements, the college has developed an innovative Plus selected electives from Optional Elective Choices partnership with the local humane society, under which listed on page 12 students can get extensive experience in neuter and spay ______surgeries prior to the animals’ adoption. First year Spring semester Credits At the same time, the college wants to make sure pro- spective students know that the DVM curriculum requires CVM 6906 Critical Scientific Reading 2 learning experiences with both live and cadaver animals. CVM 6907 Professional Development II 2 The University’s Institutional Animal Care and Use com- CVM 6908 Anatomy II 3 mittee reviews all courses involving animals to ensure that CVM 6909 Clinical Skills II 1 they are justified by their benefits and minimize any animal CVM 6910 Physiology II 6 pain or suffering that might occur. CVM 6911 Immunology 2 CVM 6912 Basic Pathology 2 Licensure requirements CVM 6913 Agents of Disease I 4 CVM 6914 Preventive Medicine 4 The North American Veterinary Licensing Exam (NAVLE) Total 26 is given twice per year, once in the fall and again in the spring. Most students take the test in the fall. Passing the Plus selected electives from Optional Elective Choices NAVLE precedes granting of licensure to practice in any listed on page 12

10 11 CVM 6482 Reproductive Diseases Advanced Public Health Elective Choices of Small Animals 1 Clinical Laboratory Medicine CVM 6483 Reproductive Diagnostic Techniques 1 Comparative Anesthesiology Third year Fall semester Credits CVM 6003 Clinical Correlations 2 CVM 6497 Avian Medicine and Surgery 1 Comparative Ophthalmology CVM 6726 Developing Profound Conversations 1 CVM 6610 SA Dentistry & Oral Surgery Elective 2 Comparative Radiology CVM 6027 Large Animal Hospital Practicum 1 CVM 6865 Introduction to Swine Production .5 CVM 6681 Advanced Small Animal Exotic Animal Medicine CVM 6029 Small Animal Hospital Practicum 1 CVM 6930 Medical Management of Zoo Animals 1 Theriogenology 1 Exotic Animal Necropsy CVM 6042 Practice Management, Law/Ethics 2 CVM 6934 Selected Topics in Zoo CVM 6685 Small Animal Diagnostic Technique 1 Laboratory Medicine CVM 6103 Veterinary Imaging II 2 Animal Medicine 5 Minnesota Zoological Medicine CVM 6305 Clinical Skills IV 1 CVM 6482 Reproductive Diseases ______Necropsy CVM 6410 Large Animal Digestive Disorders 2 of Small Animals 1 Radiology: Small and Mixed Fourth year (summer, fall, and spring) CVM 6411 Small Animal Gastroenterology 3 CVM 6685 Small Animal Diagnostic Raptor Center CVM 6420 Musculoskeletal System Diseases 2 Technique Lab 1 Veterinary Acupuncture You’ll begin by selecting a track. CVM 6448 Oncology 2 CVM 6702 Large Animal Palpation Lab 2 Veterinary Public Health Each track has specific requirements. CVM 6451 Metabolic Disorders 3 CVM 6704 Reproductive Diseases of Cattle 2 Veterinary Toxicology CVM 6472 Small Animal Infections Disease 1 CVM 6727 Equine Palpation Lab 1 • Small animal—companion animals consisting mostly of cats and dogs CVM 6473 Large Animal Infections Disease 1 CVM 6728 Reproductive Diseases of the Horse 1 Equine • Food animal—bovine (dairy and beef), swine, CVM 6474 Hematologic & Immunologic Disorders 1 CVM 6793 Small Ruminant Reproduction 1 .5 Equine Ambulatory Rotation and small ruminants CVM 6483 Theriogenology Diagnostic Techniques 1 CVM 6800 Bovine Palpation Lab 1 Equine Dentistry and Nutrition • Equine—for those wishing to be strictly Total 23 Equine Lameness and Podiatry equine veterinarians ______Equine Sports Medicine • Mixed—a combination of small animal, food animal, In addition, students must choose at least one lecture Equine Theriogenology Introduction Third year Spring semester Credits and equine courses and rotations and one lab from the following: Equine Theriogenology Advanced • Public health and research—for those wishing to do CVM 6027 Large Animal Practicum: Year 3 1 CVM 6702 Large Animal Palpation Lab 2 research or public health CVM 6029 Small Animal Practicum: Year 3 1 Food animal CVM 6704 Reproductive Diseases of Cattle 2 Advanced Feedlot Herd Health CVM 6030 Public Health 2 Clinical rotations CVM 6727 Equine Palpation Lab 1 Advanced Swine Health and Production Introduction CVM 6031 International Diseases 1 CVM 6728 Reproductive Diseases of the Horse 1 Bovine Surgery CVM 6494 Small Animal Anesthesia Core 1 Clinical rotations occur in 28 two-week blocks. CVM 6730 Equine Advanced Elective 3.5 Biosecurity Containment for Food Animals CVM 6495 Nontraditional Pets 1 The rotations include: CVM 6731 Equine Advanced Elective: Surgery 2 Camelid Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, and Health CVM 6530 Orientation to Clinical Rotations 1 • 10 blocks of core clinical courses in medicine, surgery, CVM 6753 Advanced Equine Elective II 2 Cow-Calf Herd Production Total 8 public health, necropsy, anesthesiology, and radiology CVM 6790 Advanced Small Ruminant Practice 1.5 Dairy Herd Health (required for all tracks) CVM 6800 Bovine Palpation Lab 1 Dairy on Farm Clinical Students can take as many electives as they • 3–5 two-week externships or rotations at other CVM 6801 Advanced Dairy Production Medicine 1 Dairy Production Medicine I, II, III, IV want in the third-year spring semester. institutions, which occur off campus CVM 6803 Advanced Bovine Practice Lab 1 Dairy Theriogenology Palpation • 6 selected rotations based on the track requirements CVM 6805 Food and Exotic Large Directed Studies in Dairy Production Medicine In addition to the above core classes, (not required for interdisciplinary track) Animal Anesthesia .5 Food Animal Disease and Diagnostics students are required to: • 5–8 elective rotations (or 17 electives CVM 6841 Swine Behavior .5 Fresh Doe and Goat Kid Management CVM 6810 Food Animal Basics 2 for the interdisciplinary track) • Participate in either a small or large Introduction to Swine Health and Production Miracle of Birth animal hospital practicum. All students are required to: Optional elective choices Overview of Dairy Production Medicine • Take at least 12 credits from the Required Elective • Participate in either a small or large animal hospital Population Diagnostics and Therapeutics Choices in the spring of their third year. practicum. CVM 6001 International and Cultural Immersion .5 Poultry Medicine Clerkship • Complete 25 clinical rotations (to bring total clinical CVM 6307 Clinical Skills Elective 1 Small Ruminant Health and Production Required elective choices rotations to 28). CVM 6481 Obstetrics Lab 1 Swine Health and Production Advanced CVM 6545 Introduction to Regulatory Medicine 2 CVM 6105 Small Animal Ultrasound 1 Swine Disease Diagnostics, Therapeutics, and Prevention CVM 6560 Public Health Issues and Veterinary CVM 6136 Small Animal Nutrition Advanced 2.5 Medicine Opportunities 1 CVM 6306 Small Animal Clinical Skills 1 Large animal CVM 6690 Integrative Medicine 2.5 CVM 6404 Small Animal Dermatology 1 Large Animal Medicine CVM 6718 Community-based Practice Mentoring 1 CVM 6424 Small Animal Orthopedic Advanced 1 Large Animal Surgery and Lameness CVM 6721 Neonatology 1 CVM 6434 Critical Care Advanced Block 1 Other CVM 6512 Zoo and Wildlife Rounds .5 Students can choose from the following rotations CVM 6436 Small Animal Cardiology 1 Directed Studies–Diagnostic Medicine CVM 6222 Advanced Clinical Epidemiology 1 to create their schedule in one of five tracks: CVM 6442 Small Animal Behavior 1 Directed Studies–Large Animal CVM 6752 Advanced Equine Elective 1 Comparative services CVM 6461 A Clinician’s Analysis of Urinalysis 1 Directed Studies–Pathobiology CVM 6611 Equine Dentistry Elective 1 CVM 6464 Small Animal Urinary CVM 6050 Animals & Society: Interrelationships 2 Systems Disorders 1 CVM 6690 Integrative Medicine 2.5 CVM 6471 Small Animal Problems 2 12 13 Directed Studies–Small Animal CVM 6014 Professional Development IV (2 cr; S-N only. CVM 6042 Practice Management/Law and Ethics Externship Course descriptions Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Integrates subjects in veterinary (2 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM or #) Economic, marketing, Rotation at Other Institutions professional curriculum. Introduction to and practice of personnel management, accounting issues in veterinary Course Symbols professional skills. Communication, ethics, teamwork, practice management. Legal/ethical parameters for Small animal , ...... The comma, used in prerequisite leadership. veterinary practice. Attendance required. Advanced Clinical Oncology listings, means “and.” Banfield CVM 6026 Small Animal ICU Practicum: Year 4 (1 cr CVM 6050 Animals and Society (2 cr; A-F only.)§UC Behavior §...... Credit will not be granted if credit has been received [max 3 cr]; S-N or Aud) Management of dogs/cats requiring 4301, VCS 3050) Roles that animals have in society. Cardiology for the course listed after this symbol. urgent medical care, intensive medical management. Problem-based learning. Students research their Companion Birds Providing primary case support through patient evaluation, assigned topics, followed by presentation (e.g., point- Critical Care ¶..... Concurrent registration is required (or allowed) problem solving, health care delivery, equipment operation. counterpoint debate, PowerPoint presentation, skits, Dermatology in the course listed after this symbol. Practicum in Small Animal Intensive Care Unit. educational handout, videos) at the beginning of class in Elective Small Animal Surgery the following class period. Emergency Critical Care #...... Approval of the instructor is required for registration. General Practice %..... Approval of the department offering the course CVM 6027 Large Animal Practicum: Year 3 (1 cr; S-N or Neurology is required for registration. Aud. Prereq-3rd DVM or [#, ]) Experience in procedures/ CVM 6102 Veterinary Imaging Part 1 (2 cr; A-F or Aud) Raptor policies involved in after-hours care of hospitalized/ Introduction to physics of radiology. Radiographic prin- Small Animal Clinical Nutrition ...... Approval of the college offering the course emergency cases in the Large Animal Hospital. ciples/techniques. Cardiopulmonary/urogenital systems. Small Animal Internal Medicine A and B is required for registration. Emphasizes interpretation of radiographs (film or digital) Small Animal Rehabilitation germane to common animal diseases. Clinical applications. CVM 6028 Large Animal Hospital Practicum: Year 4 Small Animal Surgery A prerequisite course listed by number only Lectures, lab exercises using body systems approach to (4 cr [max 12 cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-Required for all 4th Small Animal Theriogenology (e.g., Prereq 5246) is in the same department imaging (primarily radiographic) of large/small animals. year students in Large Animal Track) Experience in team Small Animal Ultrasound as the course being described. leadership in procedures/policies involved in after-hours Small Animal Dentistry care of hospitalized/emergency cases in Large Animal CVM 6103 Veterinary Imaging Part 2 (2 cr; A-F or Hospital. Aud. Prereq-[6102, 3rd yr DVM] or #) Musculoskeletal, College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) general abdomen and alimentary tract systems. Emphasizes interpretation of radiographs (film or digital) CVM 6029 Small Animal Hospital Practicum (1 cr [max germane to common animal diseases. Clinical applications. CVM 6001 Opportunities in International and Cultural 2 cr]; S-N only. Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or #) Management Lectures, lab exercises using body systems approach to Immersion (.5 cr [max 1 cr]; S-N only) Finding and applying of dogs/cats requiring urgent medical care, intensive imaging (primarily radiographic) of large/small animals. for opportunities. Securing funding. Travel safety. Topics medical management. Providing primary case care and in cultural competence. Presentations from students who service support through patient evaluation, problem solving, have participated in international projects. health care delivery, equipment operation. Practicum is served in Small Animal Intensive Care Unit. CVM 6003 Clinical Correlations (2 cr; S/N only 1-2nd yr students) Case-based review of common problems in CVM 6030 Veterinary and Community Public Health veterinary medicine. Preparation for clinical year of training (2 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq- 6202, 6220) Epidemiological /board review. Three variations of course. approach to veterinary public health. Major zoonoses, animal sentinels, meat/milk inspection, preharvest CVM 6005 Interprofessional Ethics Education (1 cr [max food safety, environment, occupational health/safety, 2 cr]; S-N only. Prereq-AHC student) Introduction to euthanasia, carcass disposal methods, cruelty investigations, concepts/methods in health care ethics through welfare issues. Problem-solving examples. online modules. Facilitated interprofessional small-group discussions of case narratives. Concepts/methods that CVM 6031 International Animal Diseases (1 cr [max 2 are relevant across health professions. cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM, [CVM grad student or #]) Epidemiology, clinical signs, differential diagnoses, pathol- CVM 6013 Professional Development III (2 cr; S-N ogy, economic effect of diseases not currently or inter- only. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Growth of veterinary mittently present in the United States. International role professional within the larger community. Developing of veterinarians in controlling disease, increasing food communication skills. Working with the elderly and production, facilitating trade. children. Participation/observation at veterinary practice.

14 15 CVM 6105 Small Animal Ultrasonography (1 cr CVM 6220 Clinical Epidemiology (1.5 cr; A-F only. CVM 6321 Surgery, Anesthesiology, Critical Care (4 [max 2 cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-[6102, 6103, 3rd yr DVM Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Statistical and epidemiological cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Introduction to student] or #) Body systems approach to imaging (primarily concepts applied to veterinary medicine. principles/techniques for conducting surgical procedures, abdominal) of small animals. Ultrasonographic physics managing uncomplicated anesthesia, and providing critical /technique, normal anatomy. Portal vein-associated care for common situations in large/small animal species. CVM 6222 Advanced Clinical Epidemiology (1 cr [max organs, general abdomen (masses, effusions, tissue 2 cr]; A-F only) Students apply epidemiologic principles echogenicity, bowel). Upper/lower urinary tracts, geni- to control of infectious diseases in animal populations. CVM 6400 Skin and Adnexa (3 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq- tal tract, echocardiography. Head/neck ultrasound (eye, Review of scientific literature. Global impacts of infectious DVM 2nd yr or #) Structure/function of skin/adnexa. Clinical thyroid, etc.). Background of image generation/interpreta- diseases. Diagnostic tests, disease outbreak investigation, signs, diagnosis, histopathologic reaction patterns, and tion of sonograms germaine to common animal diseases. economics of disease control/surveillance. treatment of various dermatologic conditions that affect small and large animals. vCVM 6132 Reproductive Biology (2 cr; A-F or Aud. CVM 6299 Systemic Veterinary Pathology (5 cr [max Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Physiology of reproduction, 10 cr]; A-F only) Reactions of specific organ systems to CVM 6404 Small Animal Dermatology: Advanced Block including lactation. injury. Mechanisms of disease for more or less well-defined (1 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #) Case- stimuli. Applications to diagnosis of specific diseases at based discussion of common dermatologic conditions that CVM 6136 Small Animal Nutrition: Advanced Block CVM 6195 Veterinary Toxicology (3 cr; A-F or Aud. gross/microscopic level. affect dogs/cats. Students work on clinical cases outside (2.5 cr; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Clinical §TXCL 5195 Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Toxicology of minerals, classroom. Cases are discussed in classroom. application in nutrition competencies expected of a pesticides, venoms, and various toxins. Identification of CVM 6303 Clinical Skills III (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq- practicing small- or mixed-animal veterinarian. Feeding poisonous plants. Recognition, diagnosis, and treatment DVM 2nd yr or #) Domestic animal behavior. Basic animal CVM 6410 Large Animal Digestive Disorders (2 cr [max of healthy pets. Nutritional assessment. Formulating a of animal poisons. handling and management skills. 4 cr]; A-F or Aud. Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or #) Digestive disor- nutritional management plan for patients. ders of domestic large animal species, beginning with oral cavity. Pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, CVM 6202 Infectious Agents: Parasitology (4 cr [max CVM 6304 Clinical Skills IV (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq- CVM 6137 Small Animal Clinical Nutrition (2 cr [max prevention. Case examples, lab exercises. 7 cr]; A-F or Aud. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Systematic DVM 2nd yr or #) Domestic animal behavior. Basic animal 6 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Students and biologic study of protozoan, arthropod, and helminth handling and management skills. participate in clinical nutrition service of Veterinary Medical parasites of animals. Emphasizes relationships to diseases CVM 6411 Small Animal Gastroenterology (3 cr; A-F Center, manage nutritional needs of patients, perform and principles of parasite control. only. Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or #) Important gastrointes- nutritional assessments of ICU patients, perform CVM 6305 Clinical Skills V (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq- tinal (GI) diseases of dogs/cats. Oral cavity (dentistry), internal/referring nutritional consults, and see outpatient DVM 3rd yr or #) Domestic animal behavior. Basic animal esophagus, intestines, liver, biliary tract, pancreas. appointments. CVM 6203 Infectious Agents: Bacteriology (3.5 cr; A-F handling/management skills. Small-animal clerk duty is Obtaining an appropriate history for dogs/cats with GI or Aud. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Veterinary medical required. Using an IV/syringe pump, setting up ICU order disorders. Common GI disorders. Therapy/prognosis. microbiology/mycology. Mechanisms of pathogenesis, sheets, using glucometer/centrifuge to perform “big four” CVM 6142 Veterinary Neuropharmacology (1 cr; A-F How to formulate an appropriate set of differential clinical presentations, diagnostic approaches, host daily ICUC tests. or Aud. Prereq-DVM or #) Pharmacology of drugs that responses to infectious challenge. Prevention and treat- diagnoses and diagnostic plan. have a major effect on the central nervous system: ments. Laboratory exercises are used to test students’ absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion; CVM 6306 Small Animal Clinical Skills: Advanced Block ability to isolate/define potential bacterial pathogens. CVM 6416 Small Animal Gastrointestinal Endoscopy major mechanisms of action; clinical usefulness; side (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #) Ad- (.5 cr; Student Opt. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #) effects; drug interactions. vanced clinical skills used by small animal practitioners in Endoscopic diagnosis/treatment of small animal diseases. CVM 6204 Infectious Agents: Virology (3 cr; A-F or Aud. private practice. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Concept of viruses that affect animal species of veterinary significance. How virus/host CVM 6420 Musculoskeletal System Diseases (2 cr; A-F CVM 6307 Clinical Skills Elective (1 cr [max 2 cr]; S-N factors interact. How these interactions lead to disease or Aud. Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or #) Presentation, patho- only. Hands-on clinical skills. History taking, physical exam, or recovery. Applications to prevention/management of physiology, diagnostic, and therapeutic/management basic/intermediate technical procedures on small animals. disease. Mechanics of virus-host interactions in important approaches for common disorders of locomotion. viral diseases. Using literature to solve virological problems Skills are practiced at several approved locations. and evaluate strategies for controlling viral diseases. CVM 6424 Small Animal Orthopedic: Advanced Block CVM 6312 Veterinary Dental Rotation (SDen) (2 cr (1 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #; non- [max 6 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr student or CVM 6205 Infectious Agents: Pharmacology (1.5 cr; A-F track students may audit lectures, but labs must be taken #) Routine/complex dental problems. Students diagnose or Aud. Prereq-DVM 2nd yr or #) Clinical pharmacology for grade) Dog/cat pediatric, adult orthopedic problems and formulate treatment plans. Hands-on training. Basic of anti-microbial, antifungals, and anthelmintics used in frequently seen in clinical practice. For comparative periodontal procedures, single/multi-rooted extractions, veterinary medicine. Mechanisms of action, development information, selected human orthopedic problems are dental radiographic techniques, instrument/equipment of resistance, comparative anti-microbial spectrum of presented by guest lecturers. Attendance/participation care, dental charting. agents in their drug classes, toxicities associated with use, required for grade. and ways to minimize these.

16 17 CVM 6430 Cardiopulmonary System Disorders (4 cr; CVM 6494 Small Animal Anesthesia Advanced Block A-F or Aud. Prereq-DVM or #) Pathophysiology, presen- Core (1 cr; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Sedative tation, diagnostic presentation, therapeutic approaches, techniques, combination injectable anesthesia, pediatric/ and management protocols for common disorders of the geriatric small animal anesthesia, pain control, regional cardiovascular and pulmonary systems. techniques, anesthesia in trauma cases, complications in anesthesia, ventilator use. CVM 6434 Critical Care: Advanced Block (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or) Case-based CVM 6495 Non-Traditional Pet Core (1 cr; A-F or Aud. discussions of common emergencies: trauma, toxins, acute Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) General/reproductive biology, abdomen, hematologic, respiratory. Emergency proce- behavior, husbandry, nutrition, handling, restraint, anes- dures, intensive care monitoring, blood gas interpretation. thesia. Common diseases and their treatments. Research Sepsis, related inflammatory response. Cardiopulmonary animal issues. Special considerations of species commonly resuscitation. encountered in small/mixed animal practices (mice, rats, hamsters, gerbils, guinea pigs, chinchillas, rabbits, ferrets, basic aquarium species). CVM 6436 Small Animal Cardiology: Advanced Block (1 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #) Diagnostic/therapeutic considerations related to small CVM 6497 Avian Medicine and Surgery: Advanced animal cardiovascular disorders beyond core in prepara- Block (1 cr Prereq-[3rd or 4th yr] DVM or #) Bacterial, tion for clinical rotations. viral, fungal, parasitic diseases of companion birds. Caged CVM 6502 Necropsy (2 cr [max 40 cr]; Student Opt. CVM 6525 Rotation at Other Institution (RAOI) (2 cr birds, psittacines, raptors, racing pigeons, waterfowl. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Students perform necropsies, [max 40 cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM 4th yr or #) Students Behavioral components of common management collect tissues for lab analysis, interpret clinicopathologic to spend one to six weeks in an organized program at CVM 6440 Nervous System Disorders (2 cr; A-F or Aud. problems (screaming, biting, feather picking, pathological findings, prepare reports on animals submitted to another degree-granting institution, in an area either not Prereq-DVM 3rd yr or #) Pathophysiology, presentation, bonding). Clinical methods of capture/restraint, anesthesia, Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory, apply basic/clinical offered at the University or in one that complements diagnostic approach, therapeutic approach, and manage- radiology. Collecting samples for lab analysis. Overview of science to diseases for animals and populations of animals. experience in a clinical rotation at the University. ment protocol for common neurologic disorders in do- problems managed surgically. Students may participate in history taking. Case findings mestic species. discussed daily. Student groups present case reports at CVM 6526 Dermatology Rotation at Other Institution weekly departmental seminar.. CVM 6498 Food Animal and Exotic Large Animal (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th CVM 6442 Animal Behavior Elective: Advanced Block Anesthesia (.5 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th yr] DVM year or #) Rotation through which students may take a (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-[3rd or 4th] yr DVM or #) Intro- or #) Restraint, sedation, immobilization of ruminants/pigs. CVM 6512 Zoo and Wildlife Rounds (.5 cr; S-N 1st yr fall required dermatology course at another accredited duction to abnormal/undesired animal behavior, diagnostic Regional techniques, special considerations for anesthesia. students on) Zoo, wildlife, and exotic pet conservation. veterinary college. procedures, and behavioral/pharmacological modifications Injectable food animal anesthesia, anesthesia of llamas, Seminars involving topics of exotic animal conservation, medicine, and pathology encountered at the Minnesota, ostriches, elk, other exotic large animal species. CVM 6527 Anesthesiology Rotation at Other Institution Como, and Lake Superior zoos; Raptor Center; and Min- (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th nesota Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory. Basic biology year or #) Rotation offered allowing students to fulfill CVM 6500 Veterinary Public Health (1 cr [max 2 cr]; of the affected animals, clinical aspects, and pathology of their anesthesiology rotation requirement at another A-F only. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or grad student or #) encountered diseases will be presented and discussed by accredited veterinary college. Interacting with public health, regulatory, and community zoo keepers, case veterinarian, and/or case pathologist, activities. Roles in food industry. Public/occupational health, and students). Apply principles of basic and clinical environmental problems. Zoonotic disease problems, science to address the cause of disease for individual CVM 6528 Radiology Rotation at Other Institution food safety, occupational safety/health, euthanasia, carcass animals as well as populations of animals. (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year disposal, reporting, epidemiologic investigations, animal or #) Radiology core rotation taken at another accredited transportation/control, emergency preparedness, USDA veterinary college and used to meet core requirements. accreditation. Students select clinical case, prepare CVM 6515 Externship (Extern) (2 cr [max 24 cr]; S-N or oral response to hypothetical questions, and conduct Aud. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Students spend two occupational safety/hazard review, present findings. weeks/rotation in a practice or other professional setting. CVM 6529 Equine Medicine Rotation at Other Institution (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th year or #) Equine Medicine Rotation at another accredited CVM 6516 Externship in Public Health Practice (1-3 cr CVM 6501 Advanced Veterinary Public Health: Food veterinary college and used to meet a core medicine [max 3 cr]; S-N only. §PUBH 7296. Prereq-DVM student or Systems (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM or requirement. MPH or grad student or #) Systems used to raise livestock/ #) Directed field experience or clinical rotation/practicum poultry, deliver through markets to slaughter or processing in selected community or public health agencies/ facilities, and deliver to consumers. Methods to assess/ institutions. Integration of knowledge/skills in population mitigate risks. Emphasizes public health/food safety science for public health. issues. Field trips, problem solving, assignments.

18 19 CVM 6560 Public Health Issues & Veterinary Medicine CVM 6610 SA Dentistry and Oral Surgery Elective (2 CVM 6644 General Practice (GenP) (2 cr [max 40 cr]; Opportunities (1 cr [max 2 cr]; A-F only) Introduction to cr. A-F or Aud. Prereq-3rd or #) Small animal dentistry Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Students public health practice and veterinary medicine. Day-to- and oral surgery (primarily canine and feline, but includes manage their own cases including developing diagnostic, day work of public health professionals. Public health exotic animal dentistry). Clinical recognition, diagnosis, treatment, and preventive health maintenance plans principles in context. Veterinary medicine related to assessment, and treatment of dental, oral, and maxillofacial for each patient, performing routine medical/surgical public health research/practice. Students interact with pathology common to small animal clinical practice. procedures, and conducting client communication/educa- advocacy groups, media, lobbyists, legislators, regulatory Didactic lectures, laboratory teaching, small group learning tion. Wide variety of cases. officials, industry leaders, and public health professionals. exercises, and critical overview of published literature (which will be utilized in the group case presentations). CVM 6648 Advanced Clinical Oncology Rotation (2 cr Feline oral surgery; noninvasive maxillofacial fracture CVM 6601 Small Animal Internal Medicine (2 cr [max [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or grad repair techniques. Critical grading on surgical procedures. 8 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) student or #) Case management, self-directed research. Primary case responsibility for wide range of clinical Students receive oncology referrals, work with emergency diseases. History taking, physical examination, prob- CVM 6611 Equine Dentistry Elective (1cr. A-F. Prereq- cases and special procedures, assist in treatment decisions lem definition, diagnostic/therapeutic plans on assigned 3rd or #) Equine dental disorders for the equine or mixed and therapeutic options for new cases, and manage ongoing cases. Cases typically relate to gastroenterology, urology/ animal practitioner. Oral health maintenance in horses chemotherapy/radiation therapy patients. Emphasizes nephrology, oncology, neurology, immunology, and and diagnosis of dental disorders. principles of oncology and patient care. cardiology. Daily rounds. Students present case discussion topics and interpret lab data, radiographic evaluations, and CVM 6626 Small Animal Orthopedics ( 2cr. S-N or Aud. CVM 6651 Small Animal Ultrasound (SAUS) (2 cr biopsy information. Emphasizes effective communications Prereq-3rd or #) Small animal orthopedic problems and [max 8 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) with clients and with referring veterinarians surgical procedures to correct them. Ultrasound equipment, physics of ultrasound, planar abdominal anatomy, abdominal ultrasonography/ CVM 6602 Small Animal Internal Medicine: (SAM abdominal masses/effusions, sonographic assessment of CVM 6532 Clinical Laboratory Medicine (Labs) (1 cr CVM 6630 Behavior (Beha) (2 cr [max 8 cr]; Student B) (2 cr [max 52 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-[6601, [DVM liver, spleen, pancreatic diseases, urinary tract diseases, [max 2 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) One- Opt. Prereq-DVM [3rd or 4th yr] or grad student or #) 3rd or 4th yr]] or #) Problem-solving skills, clinical skills, male/female reproductive tract. Head and small parts. week intensive rotation in veterinary clinical lab medicine. Students participate in behavior consultations: history communication skills, record keeping, ethical issues Introduction to cardiac ultrasound. Hematology, cytology, clinical chemistry, endocrinology, taking, diagnosis, outline of treatment protocols, sample in referral cases. Methods of knowledge acquisition, microbiology. Sample submission. Lab test methodology. collection, demonstration of training techniques, writing including computerized searches and diagnostic programs. Didactic teaching, small group discussion, case-based/ of treatment plans, case follow-up. Students present one CVM 6661 Neurology (Neur) (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Small group rounds discussions. Students assist clinicians in guided self-instruction, microscopy. case, prepare one topic of their choice for presentation Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Medical/surgical management of referral/emergency cases. Cases typically during rounds. Daily rounds include discussion of cases, neurology. Providing complete neurological service for related to gastroenterology, nephrology, urology, oncology, review of behavior-related articles, and discussion of clients, patients, and hospital. Integration into all aspects CVM 6534 Veterinary Clinical Pathology (4 cr; A-F or nutrition, neurology, and cardiology. Aud. Prereq-2nd year DVM student or #) Clinical pathology problem complexes. of service, including receiving, workup, surgery, care, data generation, statistical concepts. Hematopoietic communications, and discharges. CVM 6606 Emergency Critical Care (2 cr [max 20 cr]; system, its evaluation using laboratory tests. Emphasizes CVM 6632 Dermatology (Derm) (2 cr [max 20 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Evening/ interpretation of individual tests on biochemistry profile Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Routine CVM 6662 Comparative Anesthesiology (Anes) (2 cr weekend ER service, day ER service. Medical/surgical and how results guide diagnostic plan. Integration of clinical dermatologic problems in companion animal practice. [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr) emergency/traumatic cases. Students assist staff clinicians pathology data for a patient. How to distinguish between History taking, clinical diagnosis, patient management, Practical experience in sedating/anesthetizing routine /interns in diagnosis and case management. Triage, diseases with similar clinical or clinico-pathologic findings. client education. Students participate in all phases of diag- clinical cases. Previously taught lab protocols/techniques history taking, physical exams, clinical problem solving, Lecture, lab, small group discussion, homework. nosis/management of cases. Small-group discussions. are used in healthy normal clinical cases and adapted for patient management. Students give presentation on a high-risk cases. Emphasizes problem-solving in formulation case they were involved in within rotation. of anesthetic plans, management of patients under CVM 6540 Advanced Veterinary Toxicology (2-8 cr [max CVM 6634 Comparative Ophthalmology (Ophth) (2 cr anesthesia, teamwork, and pain management. 40 cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) In-depth [max 40 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) CVM 6608 Critical Care (2 cr [max 20 cr]; Student Opt. examination of toxins. Clinical, diagnostic, mechanistic, Entry-level ophthalmology. Diagnosis, treatment. Outside Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Primary case care for ICU and therapeutic aspects of biotoxins, organic, and readings, review papers, final essay exam. CVM 6663 Small Animal Surgery (SAS) (2 cr [max 8 cr]; patients. Some emergency receiving. Daily rounds, including inorganic toxins that affect livestock, poultry, wildlife, and Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Diagnostic/ case discussion and critical care topics. Limited case care companion animals or that threaten public health. therapeutic management of surgical patients. History responsibility, including SOAPs and treatment orders on CVM 6636 Cardiology (Card) (2 cr [max 40 cr]; Student taking, physical examination, communication, problem existing patients. Students present a short rounds discus- Opt. Prereq-DVM 4th yr or CVM grad or #) Clinical problem solving, and surgical techniques. Economic issues. CVM 6545 Introduction to Regulatory Medicine (2-4 cr; sion on critical care topic of their choice solving. Cases of cardiopulmonary disease, including Students work as part of a surgical service team with A-F or Aud. §TXCL 5545. Prereq-DVM or #) Explanation of canine/feline congenital heart disease, acquired valvular/ faculty member, resident, and intern. products requiring pre-market approval and those that may myocardial disease, dirofilariasis, arrhythmias, pulmonary be marketed without approval. Post-market surveillance. disorders. Hands-on experience in conducting physical Adverse reactions, removal of product from market. exams, recording electrocardiograms/echocardiograms, and reading thoracic radiographs. Group discussions, rounds.

20 21 CVM 6682 Small Animal Theriogenology (2 cr [max 4 CVM 6712 Equine Ambulatory Rotation (2 cr [max 4 cr]; CVM 6721 Neonatology (1-2 cr [max 2 cr]; S-N or Aud) cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Breeding A-F only) Equine ambulatory rotation meeting for two Instruction, emergency duty, and practical application of management, artificial insemination, semen collection weeks performing farm calls, call backs, X-ray develop- principles in evaluating and treating sick equine neonates. /evaluation, dystocia management. Testing for canine ment, and restocking the van. Student and practitioner Seasonal participation in clinically managing hospitalized brucellosis, pyometra, vaginitis, and prostate disease. discuss cases as calls are being made. foals and periodically reviewing past cases. Interactive review sessions, case studies, client cases. Students present review of a “theriogenology question CVM 6714 Large Animal Surgery (LAS) Student CVM 6726 Developing Profound Conversations (1cr; of the month” from JAVMA and present study on Opt. program or #) General surgery, lameness cases. S-N. 2nd year students) Enhance skills essential for reproduction topic of choice. Emphasizes horses. Some cattle, small ruminants/camelids. effective clinician-client and interdisciplinary health care Diagnostic/therapeutic management in hospital setting. delivery, including nonverbal communication, empathy, CVM 6685 Small Animal Reproductive Diagnostic Cases, rounds, exercises. Students work as part of surgical emotional intelligence, deep listening, and mindfulness. Technique Lab (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM or #) Hands- team in cases ranging from routine to those requiring Horses are used as a nonjudgmental indicator of behavior. on clinical experience in the evaluation of small animal intensive management or advanced diagnostic/therapeutic reproduction. Two three-hour labs, several projects. techniques available in a referral setting. CVM 6727 Equine Palpation (1 cr; S-N only. Prereq- DVM or #) Hands-on clinical experience in evaluation of CVM 6690 Integrative Medicine (2.5 cr; S-N or Aud. CVM 6715 Large Animal Surgery and Lameness (2 equine reproductive status and reproductive disorders. CVM 6664 Elective Small Animal Surgery (3rd or 4th Prereq-2nd yr DVM student or #) History/principles of cr [max 10 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM acupuncture, chiropractic, and other commonly used student or #) General surgery, lameness cases. Emphasizes yr or #) Elective surgeries such as ovariohysterectomies, CVM 6728 Reproductive Diseases of the Horse complementary approaches to care for domestic animals. horses. Some cattle, small ruminants/camelids. Diagnostic/ neuters, and declaws for small animals. Two-student teams (1 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Reproduction Training requirements for certification. Lectures, case therapeutic management in hospital setting. Cases, are responsible for pre-surgical evaluation, anesthesia patterns, breeding practices, management, artificial examples, demonstrations. rounds, exercises. Students work as part of surgical man- induction/maintenance, surgical procedure, and post- insemination, economics of reproductive performance, and agement or advanced diagnostic/therapeutic techniques operative care of animals supplied by Humane Society for infertility in horses. available in a referral setting. Companion Animals. CVM 6691 Veterinary Acupuncture (AcPunct) (2 cr [max 6 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-[6690, [yr 3 or 4 DVM]] or #) CVM 6730 Advanced Equine Practice Elective (3.5 cr Basic veterinary acupuncture theory, point combination, CVM 6718 Large Animal Community-based Practice CVM 6665 Small Animal Physical Rehabilitation (2 cr [max 8 cr]; S-N or Aud. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) treatment, diagnosis of diseases, hands-on veterinary Mentoring (1 cr; S-N only. Prereq-2nd yr DVM or #) Large [max 4 cr]; A-F only) Students work closely with veterinary Intensive course on equine medicine. Theriogenology acupuncture technique. animal veterinary practice, clinical skills. Students pair technician and physical therapist who are certified content/skills beyond core. canine rehabilitation practitioners. Evaluating a patient to with a veterinarian and visit veterinary practice for a total of 16 hours during term. determine a rehabilitation problem list. Establishing CVM 6702 Large Animal Palpation Labs (2 cr; S-N CVM 6731 Advanced Equine Practice Elective: Surgical treatment goals. Application of basic physical modalities, only. Prereq-DVM or #) Hands-on clinical experiences Supplement (2 cr; S-N only. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM proper passive range of motion, beginning therapeutic in equine, bovine, and large animal reproductive status/ or #) Equine medicine, surgery, theriogenology content/ exercises. Students develop treatment goals and plan for disorders. Students select species. one orthopedic and one neurologic case. skills beyond core, necessary for entering predominately equine practice. Intensive lab. CVM 6704 Reproductive Diseases of Cattle (2 cr [max CVM 6668 Small Animal Radiology (RAD) (2 cr [max 4 6 cr]; A-F or Aud. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Common CVM 6732 Equine Dentistry and Preventive Medicine cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or #) Review/practice diseases affecting reproductive function in cattle, swine, (2 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #; skills for interpretation of radiographs and positioning of and small ruminants. patients. Intravenous urography, cystography, intestinal intended for equine track or mixed track students) Two- contrast studies. Emphasizes concepts of radiographic week rotation on dental health care and general preventive interpretation, in daily rounds. Large/small animal species. CVM 6711 Large Animal Medicine (LAM) (2 cr [max 8 health care for horses. Field trips, presentations, labs, cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Medical case studies, clinical cases. diseases of horses, cattle, small ruminants, South American CVM 6669 Radiology: Mixed Animal (2 cr [max 4 camelids, and potbellied pigs. History taking, clinical CVM 6734 Equine Surgery (2 cr [max 8 cr]; Student Opt. cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd) Skills related to diagnosis, patient management. Assessment of treatment Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Basic surgical principles interpretation of radiographs, positioning of patients for responses. Clinic case material, opportunities to practice relating to horses. History taking, diagnostics. Development small/large animal radiographic procedures. Intravenous common procedures. Small group discussions on clinical of therapeutic plan from surgical standpoint. urography, cystography, intestinal contrast studies. diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of common medical Students observe small animal ultrasonography cases. disorders. Principles/terminology of ultrasound. Computed tomog- raphy. Radiographic interpretation in small/large animal species. Issues related to radiation protection.

22 23 CVM 6752 Advanced Equine Elective I (1 cr; A-F only. CVM 6794 Camelid Medicine, Surgery, Reproduction, CVM 6803 Advanced Bovine Practice: Laboratory Block Prereq-Veterinary core curriculum for Advanced Equine and Health Management (2 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only. (1 cr; S-N or Aud. [DVM 3rd or 4th yr]] or #) Cattle health, Elective 1) More depth on equine health topics than Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Two-week rotation. production medicine. Topics not included in core, more offered in core curriculum. Includes cadaver lab and two Approximately 15 farm visits are made to alpaca/llama extensive discussion of conditions introduced in core. live horse exercises. farms. Approximately 10 alpacas/llamas are evaluated at VMC. Hands-on learning environment. Physical exam, CVM 6804 Bovine Surgery (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. venipuncture, ultrasound. Field surgeries such as castration, CVM 6753 Advanced Equine Elective 2 (1 cr; A-F only. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Technical/theoretical skills in dental work, foot trimming, venipuncture, body condition Prereq-Advanced Equine Elective 1) Lecture format. Topics in management of individual cow surgical diseases. Emphasizes score, preventive herd health management, pharmaceuticals. equine medicine. More depth than core veterinary courses. abdominal/urogenital surgery of dairy cow. Discussion, Common medical/reproductive problems. Interstate health labs. Students research topics and prepare for surgery. certificates. Tuberculosis testing and necropsy. CVM 6754 Advanced Equine Elective 3 (1 cr; A-F only) Equine sports disciplines, adaptations to training, CVM 6805 Food Animal and Exotic Animal Anesthesia CVM 6795 Herd Health (2 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-1st common causes of poor performance. Assigned project. (.5 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-5321 or equiv) Techniques/ yr DVM or #) Herd health programs for dairy/beef cattle, CVM 6736 Equine Lameness and Podiatry (2 cr [max complications of sedation, local anesthesia, and general sheep, and dairy goats. Components that constitute 4 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-Intended for equine track or anesthesia in ruminants, pigs, and some large exotic CVM 6789 Fresh Dairy Doe and Newborn Goat Kid a herd health program, their costs/timing. Farm tours mixed track students) Rotation introduces diagnosis species. Cases demonstrate anesthetic management of Management (2 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only) Rotation at Poplar demonstrate need/method of applying herd health /treatment of equine lameness/hoof disorders. Clinical clinical problems common in veterinary practice. Hill Goat Dairy during fresh doe/goat kid season. How to programs in commercial production settings. cases, presentations, case studies, labs. recognize, diagnose, and treat kid illnesses. Health strategies to control Johne’s disease, caprine arthritis, encephalitis CVM 6806 Food Animal Disease and Diagnostics CVM 6796 Advanced Feedlot Herd Health (Feedlot) CVM 6737 Equine Sports Medicine (2cr A-F only) virus, coccidiosis, neonatal diarrheas, mastitis, parasitism, (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr Equine lameness and podiatry. Develop lameness and eval- and nutritional deficiencies. student or #) Two-week rotation. Food animal necropsies, student or #) Beef cattle feedlot production, medicine, uation skills. Diagnostic principles for identifying lameness. diagnostic assays. health management. Production systems. Receiving Medical, surgical and rehabilitation therapies available to CVM 6790 Advanced Small Ruminant Practice (1.5 cr) protocols, economics. Livestock selection/evaluation, treat lameness. Didactic material, labs, and clinical cases. Training beyond core in practice of small ruminants. health management, facility evaluation. Pre-conditioning, CVM 6810 Food Animal Basics (2cr; S/N only 3rd year Common diagnostic/therapeutic procedures. pre-immunization, environmental pollution monitoring, spring students) Therapeutic principles and vaccinology; CVM 6747 Equine Theriogenology Introduction (EThI) transportation/vaccine protocols, nutrition, respiratory animal housing and welfare, diagnostic approaches for (2 cr [max 16 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th diseases, epidemics/disease. Evaluation of small/large feed- populations; genetic improvement and biosecurity. Holistic CVM 6792 Small Ruminant Health and Production yr or #) Techniques in equine reproduction. Handling of lot operations. Body condition scoring, castration, dehorning/ appreciation of major issues in animal health and production. Rotation (SmRu) (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM stallions/mares. Testing for estrus detection. Rectal parasite control. Necropsy, field pathology sampling. Preparation for food animal rotations in senior year. 3rd or 4th yr or #) Sheep, goat, llama, farmed-deer produc- palpation, ultrasound exam of reproductive tract. Breeding tion, medicine, and health. Nutrition/health management, management, hormone treatments, vaginal examination, new stock, facility maintenance, husbandry, diagnosis, CVM 6797 Cow-Calf Herd Health and Production uterine culture, cytology/biopsy, semen collection/ record keeping, zoonosis, necropsy. Reproductive (CCHP) (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd evaluation, intrauterine therapy, artificial insemination. management. Breeding soundness, body condition, or 4th yr or #) Cow-calf production, medicine, health vasectomy, ultrasound, castration, tail docking, disbudding, management. Seasonal health management, purchasing/ CVM 6748 Equine Theriogenology Advanced (EThA) dehorning, vaccination, parasites, restraint/handling, introducing new stock, facility requirements/design, (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th venipuncture, foot trimming, tuberculin testing. Farm visits. husbandry, field diagnostics, reproductive management, yr or #) Students are in charge of breeding management vaccine protocols, record keeping, zoonosis. Breeding decisions: select mares from teaching herd, use palpation soundness, dystocia management, body condition scoring, CVM 6793 Small Ruminant Reproduction (.5 cr; A-F and ultrasound/pharmacologic aids to ensure timely ultrasound, castration, dehorning, venipuncture/parasite or Aud. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Breeding soundness of breeding with frozen semen, which was frozen/assessed control. Field trips to cow-calf operations. Marketing males, embryo transfer, artificial insemination semen, by students. Students participate in equine theriogenology system orientations. cryopreservation. Reproductive management of goat/ cases admitted to Veterinary Medical Center. sheep herds. Sire/dam selection, genetic potential, nutritional affects. Reproductive tracts. Estrus detection, CVM 6800 Bovine Palpation (1 cr; S-N only. Prereq- CVM 6750 Equine Sports and Rehabilitation Medicine breeding patterns, reproductive pharmacology. Vaginal DVM or #) Practice in diagnostic evaluation of bovine (2 cr [max 4 cr]; #; intended for equine-track or mixed- examination, biopsy/cytology, reproductive microbiology. reproductive tract. track students) Rotation on equine sports medicine, Camelid progesterone case studies. Captive breeding exercise physiology, and rehabilitation therapy. Common programs for wild hoof stock. CVM 6801 Advanced Dairy Production Medicine (1 cr; injuries, prevention/management protocols. Principles/ S-N or Aud. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Designed to give practices of athletic conditioning, performance testing, veterinary students more in-depth coverage of topics in and rehabilitation therapy. Field trips, presentations, labs, dairy production medicine at the management, preventive, case studies, clinical cases. and herd level.

24 25 CVM 6826 Dairy Production Medicine 1 (2 cr [max CVM 6883 Raptor Center (2 cr [max 4 cr]; Student Opt. CVM. 6904 Clinical Skills (3 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq- 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM) First Prereq-6497, DVM 3rd or 4th yr, #) Students participate in DVM 1st yr) This course is designed to introduce students in series of rotations. Mastitis control. Milking equip- all aspects of raptor medicine, surgery, and rehabilitation to the common species and a variety of fundamental ment function. Reproductive physiology, management and gain avian experience. clinical skills for small and large animal species. These implementation. Standardized disease diagnostic skills include a proper physical exam, safe handling and approaches, treatment/vaccination protocols. restraint, behavior and animal safety, and frequently used CVM 6900 Microscopic Anatomy (4 cr; A-F. Prereq- Record analysis. Dietary evaluation/formulation. Feeding clinical skill procedures. DVM 1st yr or #) Students learn the identification, description, management. Housing, cow comfort, animal welfare. and understanding of the basic structure and fundamental Economic concepts. Spreadsheet, computer skills. elements of cells and basic tissues and will be able to CVM 6905 Professional Development I (1 cr; A-F or Youngstock management, genetic improvement. identify and describe the structure and organization of the Aud. Prereq-DVM 1st yr) Students receive an overview organ systems presented. This leads to a basic structural of the professional curriculum, animal use in the DVM CVM 6827 Dairy Production Medicine 2 (2 cr [max understanding of the specific organ systems as it relates curriculum, and the economic future of the veterinary 4 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-6818, 6826, [3rd or 4th yr to their function. profession; an introduction to personal financial planning; DVM or #]) Rotation expand on topics listed under Dairy an introduction to the broad range of career options Production Medicine 1. available to graduate veterinarians and the preparation and CVM 6901 Physiology I (5 cr; A-F or Aud. Prereq-1st yr training needed to pursue specific options; awareness of DVM) Fundamental principles of cell physiology, muscle expectations regarding professional behavior and ethics. CVM 6828 Dairy Production Medicine 3 (2 cr [max 4 cr]; physiology, neurophysiology, and cardiovascular physiol- The effects of addiction on veterinary professionals is Student Opt. Prereq-6818, 6826, 6827, [3rd or 4th yr DVM ogy, including the relationships between forces and flows examined. Themes for subsequent courses in the series or #]) Rotation provides additional training following Dairy in biological systems and an overview of nervous system include clinical communication, applied communication, Production Medicine 2. control of viscera, muscle, and glands. In addition, the and thinking like a doctor. course will cover the anatomy and physiology of the cen- tral nervous system (brain and spinal cord) and special CVM 6829 Dairy Production Medicine 4 (2 cr [max 4 cr]; senses (vision, hearing, taste, and olfaction) of domestic CVM 6906 Critical Scientific Reading (2 cr; S-N Prereq- Student Opt. Prereq-[6818, 6826, 6827, 6728, [3rd or 4th mammals. CVM 1st yr or CVM transfer) Skill development in reading of CVM 6811 Dairy Theriogenology Palpation (DThP) yr DVM]] or #) Rotation completes four rotation series in scientific literature. Papers are critiqued for experimental (2 cr [max 20 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th 6826, 6827, and 6828. design, statistical analysis, validity of results, contributions yr or #) Palpating the reproductive tract of the cow per CVM 6902 Veterinary Biochemistry, Nutrition and to the literature, and merit of the study conclusions. rectum. On-farm reproductive record systems. Evaluating Genetics (3 cr; A-F. Prereq-DVM 1st yr) The course starts CVM 6831 Overview of Dairy Production Medicine dairy herd reproductive performance through Dairy Herd with the expectation that students still have a working (2 credit A-F) Dairy production medicine concepts/skills. Improvement reports. Dairy Comp 305 and DairyCHAMP knowledge of the normal structure and function of CVM 6907 Professional Development II (2 cr; S-N) Reproductive management, mastitis, epidemiology, reports. Farm visits, case disc mponents of integrated biomolecules from their prerequisite biochemistry course. This is the second in a series of four courses addressing records, nutrition, youngstock, housing, lameness. Mix of swine production system. PowerPoint presentations of background review material non-medical aspects of the student’s development as lectures, in-class exercises, and laboratory sessions. At on amino acids, protein structure, enzyme function a veterinary professional, and covers a variety of issues least one field trip. CVM 6813 Miracle of Birth (2 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only. Pre- and regulation, simple carbohydrates, simple lipids, students need to be exposed to in order to be a well- req-3rd or 4th yr DVM or #) Two-week rotation associated nucleotides, and nucleic acids are provided on the rounded professional. The course will provide an with Minnesota Veterinary Medical Association’s CVM 6835 Special Topics in Food Animal Medicine (.5- Moodle site. Along with this material are sample problems overview of One Health, animal welfare, legislative/ reproduction booth (Birthing Center) at Minnesota State 2 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only. Prereq-Submission of proposal, to impart the faculty’s expectation of student familiar- current issues, and field trips to visit animal production Fair. Students participate in delivery of calves, lambs, and faculty member approval) ity with this material prior to class. The professors also facilities. One class will be a panel discussion on practice piglets, and assist in public education about processes expect that a working knowledge of simple genetics, management, which will build on conversations from the including genome structure, principles of inheritance, and career panel discussion in Professional Development I. related to large animal delivery and veterinary care. CVM 6840 Swine Core (2 cr; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM genetic variation have been retained from the prerequisite or #) Swine medicine, production, and health management. genetics course. In this case, the necessary background CVM 6908 Anatomy II (1 cr; A-F) This course is a CVM 6821 Dairy on Farm Clinical (DOFC) (2 cr [max 12 concepts will be better provided in class. sequential integration of normal gross and radiographic cr]; A-F only. Prereq-3rd or 4th yr DVM student or #) Typical CVM 6880 Avian Core (2-4 cr [max 4 cr]; A-F only. Pre- anatomy of ungulates. The knowledge gained will provide transition cow management, clinical veterinary care. req-DVM or #) Avian nutrition, physiology, anatomy, and CVM 6903 Anatomy I (5cr; A-F. Prereq-DVM 1st yr or #) students with a solid foundation for current and subsequent Students assist in all aspects of day-to-day management disease. of dairy. Fresh cow screening/therapies, calving, routine This course is a sequential integration of normal gross and courses in the veterinary curriculum. animal management. Students live at New Sweden Dairy radiographic anatomy of the carnivore. The knowledge during rotation. CVM 6882 Companion Birds (ComB) (2 cr [max 4 cr]; gained within these two disciplines will provide students Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) Avian medicine/ with a solid foundation for current and subsequent courses surgery relating to companion birds. Hands-on experience within the veterinary professional curriculum. Note: CVM 6824 Directed Studies in Dairy Production in local aviaries and breeding facilities. Acquisition of basic For clarity, this syllabus covers gross and radiographic Medicine (2 cr [max 4 cr]; S-N only) Students explore dairy avian clinical skills in the Raptor Center. anatomy as separate units, but there will be overlap of production medicine topic in greater detail. Review/ material throughout the course. report of rotation is submitted to faculty sponsor.

26 27 CVM 6909 Clinical Skills II (1cr; A-F) This course is CVM 6914 Preventive Medicine (4cr; A-F) The goal of this designed to introduce students to the common small course is to give students access to concepts of preventive and large animal species and a variety of fundamental medicine early in their training, recognizing that much of clinical skills for small and large animal species. These skills this information will be reinforced in other coursework. include a proper physical exam, safe handling and restraint, behavior and animal safety, and frequently used CVM 6930 Medical Management of Zoo Animals clinical skill procedures. The course will include lectures, (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-3rd yr DVM or #) Zoo animal laboratories, and practicum formats. Lectures will be handling techniques, including physical/chemical restraint, given in 125 Animal Science/Veterinary Medicine. A total commonly seen diseases, preventive medicine programs. of seven labs in the fall and five to seven labs in the spring Adaptation to standard medical practice/management are hands-on focused to learn and practice skills taught in techniques for zoos. Lectures. the clinical skills course. There is a large animal practicum experience that involves a rotation in the large Animal Hospital in the evenings and weekends. CVM 6931 Diseases of Zoo Animals and Exotic Pets (1 cr; S-N or Aud. Prereq-DVM or grad or #) Diseases of and management procedures for zoo animals and exotic CVM 6910 Physiology II (6cr; A-F) This class helps pets. Restraint procedures, medication, diagnosis. students understand anatomic strategies adopted by different animal species to achieve the same or similar function and important physiologic processes used by CVM 6932 Advanced Zoo Animal Medicine (1 cr; S-N animals to maintain homeostasis. Students will also learn or Aud. Prereq-[6931, [DVM 3rd or 4th yr]] or #) Adapting about the neural, endocrine, and paracrine regulation of existing veterinary techniques/principles to zoo animal organ systems, intermediary metabolism as it relates to medicine. Animal management and preventive medicine development, growth, and maintenance. By the end of the programs. course, students will understand the processes used by different organ systems to accomplish the same outcome. CVM 6933 Zoological Medicine (MNZM) (2 cr [max Host defense mechanisms that prevent or modulate 20 cr]; Student Opt. Prereq-DVM 3rd or 4th yr or #) inflammation of infection application of principles of Introduction to all aspects of health care of zoo animals. biochemistry, physiology, and pathology in the diagnosis Housing, nutrition, preventive health programs. Students and treatment of disease and the animal, its health and assist zoo veterinarians with immobilizations, examinations, diseases, in the context of populations of animals. necropsies, laboratory work, and record keeping.

CVM 6911 Immunology (2cf; A-F) This course is an CVM 6934 Selected Topics in Zoo Animal Medicine introductory and multidisciplinary unit consisting of a (5 cr [max 10 cr]; A-F or Aud. Prereq-DVM 1st or 2nd yr series of lectures to provide a basic understanding of the or #) Yearlong course. Overview of expertise needed by cells, molecules, and mechanisms of host defense against a zoo veterinarian, applications to specific captive species. microbial pathogens and neoplasia, as well as immune- Students participate in managing an animal problem or mediated pathologies such as allergies and autoimmunity. animal group problem; develop diagnostic, management, and therapeutic recommendations; research three topics CVM 6912 Basic Pathology (2cr; A-F) Mechanisms in on an assigned species; build reference materials for case reactions of cells/tissues to injury. Retrogressive changes care; present findings to keepers at a selected zoo; and in cells, cell death, pigments, circulatory disturbances, develop an item for public education. inflammation, alterations of cell growth (including neopla- sia). Applications to evaluation of gross and microscopic —————————————————————————————————————————————————————————— tissue alterations.

The information in this catalog and other University CVM 6913 Agents of Disease I (4cr; A-F) This course catalogs, publications, or announcements is subject to will help students understand the mechanics of agent- change without notice. University offices can provide host interactions in important animal diseases. Using the current information about possible changes. This publi- literature to understand and solve infectious disease prob- cation/material is available in alternative formats upon lems and evaluate strategies for controlling diseases, students request. Please contact the CVM Communications will also understand the basic structure of viruses, bacteria Office, 457 VMC, 1365 Gortner Ave., St. Paul, MN and parasites and comprehend how they interact with the 55108, 612-624-6228. This catalog is available online at host factors and how these interactions lead to disease www.catalogs.umn.edu/vetmed. and/or recovery.

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