ADVANCED DIAGNOSTIC AQUATIC PATHOLOGY

Graduate

In this course, the student gains more advanced experience in diagnostic techniques for aquatic species submitted for postmortem diagnosis. Recognition of diseases, pathogenesis and morphologic diagnoses are further emphasized. The student is required to complete 30 cases. The report on every case is to include a summary of all ancillary tests done in other units of the diagnostic laboratory. Selected cases are discussed at weekly pathology rounds. In addition, the student is exposed to techniques in histology, histochemistry, immunohistochemistry, and macro- and micro-photography. PREREQUISITE: DVM or equivalent degree and VPM 8447 HOURS OF CREDIT: 3 LAB/SEMINARS: 6 hours