Large Animal Neonatology

The objectives of this course are to: (1) Review foaling management, including what to expect when examining a normal late gestation mare, post foaling mare and newborn foal; (2) Introduce students to neonatal physiology and behavior as it applies to large animal neonates; (3) Acquaint students with the clinical signs and pathophysiologic mechanisms of diseases in neonates. The first part of the course will introduce the equine breeding industry and discuss normal farm practices, mare foaling and the normal newborn foal. Subsequent lectures will focus on neonatal diseases, intensive care therapies, periparturient problems, gastrointestinal diseases, respiratory problems, and musculoskeletal disorders. While the focus will be on equine neonatology, other large animal neonates and their major diseases will be discussed throughout. Seminars will be case-based discussions and linked to the lectures given during that week. 3 Credit Hours