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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
VETE0435-1  Equine Internal Medicine
Duration :  23h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Veterinary Medicine, 2nd yearToute l'année2
Holder(s) :  Hélène Amory, Charlotte Sandersen
Coordinator :  Hélène Amory
Language :  French language
Course contents :  The course includes 6 main chapters:
  • Diseases of the digestive and hepato-biliary system (H. Amory)
  • Diseases of the respiratory system (C. Sandersen)
  • Cardiology of the horse (H. Amory)
  • Diseases of the nervous system (H. Amory)
  • Equine neonatalogy (H. Amory)
  • Diseases of the urinary system (C. Sandersen)
Course objective :  This course describes the internal medicine diseases most frequently encountered in equines. Using a problem-based approach, a differential diagnosis of the problem will be given. Therefore, the diseases will be described, with a special emphasis on the clinical signs, the risk factors, the diagnostic methods, the prognosis, and the treatment.
Prerequisites :  Semiology of companion animals and equids (1 GMV)
Workshops :  Without object
Organization :  This theoretical course does not contain seminars or workshops but is largely illustrated by slides and videos of clinical cases and by the participation, during the 2 GMV, to the equine clinic.
Written notes :  Available at the "Office des cours" of the faculty of Veterinary Medicine and, throughout the year, on the Veterinary Faculty website.
Assessment :  The evaluation is organised as a written examination including multiple choice questions (MCQ) and open questions. Questions concern individual clinical cases.
Contacts :  Hélène Amory (coordinatrice),
E-mail : helene.amory@ulg.ac.be
Charlotte Sandersen
E-mail : charlotte.sandersen@ulg.ac.be
Equine clinic, Bâtiment B41

Secrétariat : Sylvie Mathonet (04/366 41 03) or Catherine Strauven (04/366 41 44)


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