Includes how to perform a complete blood count and to do a urinalysis using current technology. Includes learning to perform serum chemistries on various types of machines, knowledge of special commercial test procedures, and examination of cytology specimens. Includes learning about the various pathological genus and species of bacteria, fungi, and viruses. Focuses on the various laboratory methods used in the identification of bacterial and fungal organisms. Includes livestock terminology, breeds, production systems, basic management practices, and animal products and by-products.
Lab introduces the livestock production systems and producers.
Second year standing required. Also includes laboratory animal diseases and procedures. Emphasizes epidemiology, public health principles and regulations, zoonoses, and meat and food hygiene. Includes the causes, pathogenesis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of each disease. Includes the causes, pathogenesis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of each disease.