Instructor

Diplomate American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine
Department Chair and Professor
Department of Comparative Medicine
Stanford University, Stanford CA 94305-5410

 

 

 

Permission of Barn Horse image from Visual Arts Services at Stanford

Course Description:

Classes will consist of lectures and slide shows given by Dr. Green followed by discussion of the reading assignments and study guide questions. A visit to a local horse barn to review the basic physical examination and neurological examination of equine patients will take place on a Saturday morning during this course, by special arrangement. The emphasis of this course will be on a problem-oriented approach to horse medicine and will include topics ranging from equine colic to infectious diseases. The objective is to provide the class participants with exposure to common equine veterinary medical problems. Courseroom located at Edwards Conference Room, 3rd Floor, R358 .

Prerequisite:

Most participants already have a strong background in equine husbandry and are familiar with the equine industry. Class space is limited and preference will be given to sophomore students with an interest in animal biology and physiology, preveterinary students and to those with equine experience.