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Vet Camp Agenda

Vet Camp (ages 12-17) from June 22nd- June 26th, 2009, from 9 AM to 3:00PM

Topics to be covered include but are not limited to:

Safety when working with Horses, Cows, Goats, Sheep, Dogs and Cats
Feeding and Care of Horses, Cows, Goats and Sheep
Physical Restraint of Horses, Goats, Sheep, Calves, Dogs and Cats when assisting during examinations
Physical Examinations of Horses, Cows, Goats and Sheep
Equine Digestive System: Organs, Specific Functions, Examination, Types of Colic and Treatments
Equine Respiratory System: Organs, Functions, Examinations, Common Respiratory Pathogens and Disease, and Treatments
Equine Cardiovascular System: Organs, Functions, Examinations, Common Heart Problems and Treatments
Equine Ophthalmology: Organs, Functions, Examination, Common Eye Problems and Treatments
Equine Lameness: Lameness Examinations, Diagnostic Procedures and Treatments
Equine Wound Assessment: Examination, Cleaning, Preparation, Suturing, and Bandaging
Classifications of Disease: Bacterial, Viral, Fungal, Neoplasia, Metabolic, Neurological
Medications: Types, Uses, Antibiotic Resistance
Biosecurity: Managing Disease Outbreak on a ranch, Prevention of Disease outbreak on a Ranch

This camp fills up quickly. Space is limited, and there is a minimum of 6 participants.

The cost: $300 for gold and platinum members - $350 for non-members.