LARGE ANIMAL SURGERY: ORTHOPEDIC AND SOFT TISSUE

SURGSCI 631

Course Description

Examination techniques, diagnostic aids and surgical procedures relevant to the gastrointestinal, integumentory, musculoskeletal, respiratory and genitourinary systems of the equine and food animal species.

Prerequisties

Declared in Doctor of Veterinary Medicine with third year standing

Satisfies

This course does not satisfy any prerequisites.

Credits

Not Reported

Offered

Not Reported

Grade Point Average

3.04

5.43% from Historical

Completion Rate

100%

2.47% from Historical

A Rate

13.68%

-0.79% from Historical

Class Size

14.27% from Historical

Instructors (2025 Fall)

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