Diseases & Management of Sheep & Goats

This elective course is designed to provide additional and deeper knowledge in the common diseases and management of sheep and goats for students who are likely to pursue food animal or large animal practice following graduation. Individual animal medicine and herd health conditions will be discussed. Flock and herd health programs involve control of infectious, parasitic, reproductive and metabolic disorders and provision of proper housing, feeding and reproductive management systems. Prevalent diseases and management systems of the Eastern U.S. will receive emphasis. The course also includes a field trip to a local (Chester County) working sheep and goat dairy. The grade for this course is based on class participation and a final open-book exam. This course is open to 3rd and 4th year students but if students are planning on taking this class, it is recommended that they take it during their 3rd year. This course is a prerequisite for VCSN 8775 Food Animal Medicine and Surgery. 3 Credit Hours