The veterinary virology course teaches students about the virus structure and how it grows and replicates in animal cells. Topics in the course also focus on virus classification, vaccines, pathogenesis and hygiene. Students learn how to diagnose viruses through clinical signs, physical characteristics, clinical signs and epidemiology.
Students enrolled in a veterinary toxicology course learn about the effects of drugs and medications in an animal's system. Those in the course are taught how foreign compounds affect physiology and morphology of cells, tissues and organs. Additional topics in the course include toxicology safety procedures, methods used in toxicology, calculation and data analysis, and behavioral toxicology testing.
An equine medicine course teaches students about the health and care related to horses. Students learn about disease and conditions that may affect these animals and how to treat them through medications and rehabilitation. Topics cover diagnostic work-ups, treatment plants, reproduction, equine surgical procedures and musculoskeletal injuries.
A small animal medicine course educates and trains students in the treatment of various small animals, including companion animals, and zoo and wildlife animals. Types of small animals studied may include dogs, cats, rabbits, turtles, raccoons and guinea pigs. The course also teaches students about diagnosing diseases, radiologic imaging and treatment methods.
Students taking a large animal medicine course develop the ability to diagnose, control and treat the diseases within large animal species. These diseases may include infections diseases, respiratory problems, poison, urinary tract infections and gastrointestinal disorders. Large animals studies include cows, bulls, elephants, bears and gorillas.