Large animals can have complex pathologies, so it is necessary to have specialized veterinarians who can treat them”

The Postgraduate diploma in Infectious Diseases incorporates innovative knowledge, based on the latest scientific evidence, that allows veterinary professionals to stay up-to-date on the newest treatments and emerging diseases that affect large animals across the world as a consequence of globalization.

Horses are animals that are used both for leisure and as companion animals, as well as in different sports disciplines, which adds an important added economic value. It is essential to have a high level of knowledge in Internal Medicine to be able to work with these horses, since, due to their economic value, they are not readily accessible to clinicians with little training. The horse clinician faces the challenges posed by these patients on a daily basis. Gastrointestinal pathologies are the most frequent cause of emergency calls from owners. Many of these horses suffer from mild illnesses that are resolved with appropriate treatments, but a small group suffer very serious injuries that require surgical treatment. It is necessary to interpret the clinical signs of these patients promptly in order to improve their prognosis; this Postgraduate Diploma provides the main tools to successfully deal with these cases.

Sports medicine forms an important block within Equine Internal Medicine, since many of the horses we have today are dedicated to sporting activities. Working with these horses is very rewarding but also requires a high degree of specialization, especially in pathologies that affect the cardiorespiratory system. This Infectious Diseases generates specialized knowledge that allows the equine clinician to evaluate the sporting prognosis of those patients with conditions that influence their athletic performance.

This Postgraduate diploma is designed by professors with the highest recognized degree of specialization, thus guaranteeing its quality in all aspects, both clinical and scientific, in large animals.

Get trained with us and learn how to diagnose and treat diseases in large animals, in order to improve their quality of life"

This Postgraduate diploma in Infectious Diseases is the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Clinical cases presented by experts in Infectious Diseases
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional development
• The latest developments in Infectious Diseases
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Its special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Infectious Diseases
• Theoretical lessons, questions to the expert, debate forums on controversial topics, and individual reflection assignments
• Content that is accessible from any fixed or portable device with an Internet connection

This Postgraduate diploma is the best investment you can make when choosing a refresher program to expand your existing knowledge of Infectious Diseases”

It includes, in its teaching staff, professionals from the field of veterinary medicine, who bring to this training the experience of their work, in addition to recognized specialists from reference societies and prestigious universities.

The multimedia content, developed with the latest educational technology, will provide the professional with situated and contextual learning, i.e., a simulated environment that will provide immersive training programmed to train in real situations.

This program is designed around Problem-Based Learning, whereby the specialist must try to solve the different professional practice situations that arise throughout the program. For this, the professional will have the help of an innovative interactive video system made by renowned and experienced experts in Internal Medicine in Large Animals. 

This program comes with the best educational material, providing you with a contextual approach that will facilitate your learning"

A 100% online program will allow you to combine your studies with your professional work while increasing your knowledge in this field"

The structure of the contents has been designed by the best professionals in the field of Infectious Diseases, with extensive experience and recognized prestige in the profession, backed by the volume of cases reviewed, studied and diagnosed, and with extensive knowledge of new technologies applied to veterinary medicine.

We have the most complete and up-to-date academic program in the market. We strive for excellence and for you to achieve it too" 

Module 1. Neurological Alterations in Large Animals

1.1. Neurological Examination and Main Diagnostic Tests

1.1.1. Clinical Examination and Clinical Signs
1.1.2. Dynamic Evaluation and Locating the Lesion
1.1.3. Diagnostic Tests: Cerebrospinal Fluid Extraction and Analysis
1.1.4. Other Diagnostic Tests

1.2. Epilepsy, Convulsions, Congenital and Degenerative Diseases in Horses

1.2.1. Epilepsy and Convulsions
1.2.2. Sleep Disorders
1.2.3. Cerebellar Abiotrophy
1.2.4. Shivers
1.2.5. Degenerative Myeloencephalopathy
1.2.6. Polineuritis

1.3. Central Nervous System Trauma and Vestibular Syndrome in Equidae

1.3.1. Cerebral Trauma
1.3.2. Spinal Cord Trauma
1.3.3. Vestibular Syndrome

1.4. Compressive Diseases of the Spinal Cord in Horses

1.4.1. Pathogenesis and Clinical Signs
1.4.2. Diagnosis
1.4.3. Treatment and Prognosis

1.5. Viral Diseases That Affect the Central Nervous System (CNS) in Equidae

1.5.1. Equine Herpesvirus Myeloencephalopathy
1.5.2. Togavirus Encephalitis
1.5.3. West Nile Virus Encephalitis
1.5.4. Rabies
1.5.5. Bornavirus and Other Viral Encephalitides

1.6. Other Diseases that Affect the CNS

1.6.1. Equine Motor Neurone Disease (EMND)
1.6.2. Grass Sickness (Equine Dysautonomia)
1.6.3. Neoplasms
1.6.4. Metabolic Alterations That Cause Neurological Symptomology
1.6.5. Toxins
1.6.6. Headsaking
3.6.7. Lyme Disease

1.7. Tetanus and Botulism

1.7.1. Tetanus
1.7.2. Botulism

1.8. Bovine Neurological Diseases

1.8.1. Examination of the Nervous System in Cattle
1.8.2. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Brain in Cattle
1.8.3. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Brainstem in Cattle
1.8.4. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Cerebelum in Cattle
1.8.5. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Spinal Cord in Cattle
1.8.6. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Peripheral Nerves in Cattle

1.9. Neruological Diseases in Small Ruminants

1.9.1. Examination of the Nervous System in Sheep and Goats
1.9.2. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Brain in Small Ruminants
1.9.3. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Brainstem in Small Ruminants
1.9.4. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Cerebelum in Small Ruminants
1.9.5. Alterations that Mainly Affect the Spinal Cord in Small Ruminants

1.10. Neurological Diseases in Camelids

1.10.1. Examination of the Nervous System and Diagnostic Techniques in Camelids
1.10.2. Congenital Pathologies and Development of the Nervous System
1.10.3. Infectious Meningoencephalitis
1.10.4. Main, Non-infectious Neuropathologies 
1.10.5. Secondary Neuropathologies
1.10.6. Myopathies and Vertebral Pathologies
1.10.7. Visual and Hearing Impairments of Neurological Origin

Module 2. Laboratorial Diagnosis in Equidae. Alterations of the Hematopoietic System and Immunology in Large Animals

2.1. Hematology in Adult Horses: Alterations in the Red Series

2.1.1. Physiology of Red Blood Cells and Platelets
2.1.2. Interpretation of Alterations in the Red Series
2.1.3. Iron Metabolism
2.1.4. Thrombocytopenia/Thrombocytosis
2.1.5. Polycythemia
2.1.6. Anemia

2.1.6.1. Loss: Hemorrhage
2.1.6.2. Destruction

2.1.6.2.1. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases That Cause Anemia:    Piroplasmosis, EIA and Other Diseases
2.1.6.2.2. Immune-mediated Hemolysis
2.1.6.2.3. Neonatal Isoerythrolisis
2.1.6.2.4. Oxidative Damage

2.1.6.3. Lack of Production

2.1.6.3.1. Anemia Chronic Inflammation
2.1.6.3.2. Myeloptisis/Aplasia Medular

2.1.7. Physiology of the White Series
2.1.8. Neutrophils
2.1.9. Eosinophils
2.1.10. Basophils
2.1.11. Lymphocytes
2.1.12. Mast Cells
2.1.13. Leukaemias

2.2. Biochemistry in Adult Horses

2.2.1. Renal Profile
2.2.2. Liver Profile
2.2.3. Acute Phase Proteins
2.2.4. Muscular Profile
2.2.5. Other Determinants

2.3. Hematology and Biochemistry in Foals/ Geriatric Horses

2.3.1. Differences in Hematology
2.3.2. Differences in Biochemistry

2.3.2.1.Differences in Renal Function
2.3.2.2 Differences in Liver Function
2.3.2.3 Differences in Muscular Profile

2.4. Immune Response of Foals and Geriatric Horses

2.4.1. Peculiarities of the Immune System of Neonatal Foals
2.4.2. Evolution of the Immune Response During the First Year of Age 
2.4.3. Senecundity: Peculiarities of the Geriatric Immune System

2.5. Hypersensitivity Reactions. Immune-Mediated Diseases 

2.5.1. Hypersensitivity Type 1
2.5.2. Hypersensitivity Type 2
2.5.3. Hypersensitivity Type 3
2.5.4. Hypersensitivity Type 4
2.5.5. Immunocomplexes Manifestations of Immune-Mediated Diseases

2.6. Hemostasis Disorders

2.6.1. Primary Hemostasis
2.6.2. Secondary Hemostasis
2.6.3. Coagulation Based on Intrinsic and Extrinsic Pathways vs. Cell-Based Coagulation Model (Initiation, Propagation and Amplification)
2.6.4. Anticoagulation
2.6.5. Fibrinolysis/Antifibrinolysis
2.6.6. Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation
2.6.7. Hemorrhagic Purpura
2.6.8. Hereditary Problems
2.6.9. Procoagulant and Anticoagulant Treatments

2.7. Basic Principles of Acid-Base Equilibrium. Fluid Therapy

2.7.1. Introduction. Why is Acid-Base Equilibrium Important?
2.7.2. Basic Concepts
2.7.3. Protection Mechanisms: Short and Long-Term Slope Compensations
2.7.4. Interpreting Methods
2.7.5. Step by Step. How to Interpret the Acid-Base to Obtain Maximum Information

2.7.5.1. Lactate
2.7.5.2. Electrolytes

2.7.5.2.1. Hypernatremia ( >145mmol/l)
2.7.5.2.2. Hyponatremia (Horse<134 mmol/l)
2.7.5.2.3. Hyperpotassemia or Hyperkalemia (>4,5mmol/l)
2.7.5.2.4. Hypotassemia or Hypokalemia (<3.5 mmol/l)
2.7.5.2.5. Hyperchloremia (>110 mmol/l)
2.7.5.2.5. Hypochloremia (<90 mmol/l)

2.7.5.3. SIDm
2.7.5.4. ATO
2.7.5.5. SIG

2.7.6. Classification of the Alterations
2.7.7. Basic Principles of Fluid Therapy
2.7.8. Body Composition of Fluids and Electrolytes
2.7.9. Estimation of Dehydration
2.7.10. Types of Fluid

2.7.10.1. Crystaloid Solutions

2.7.10.1.1 Ringer's Lactate
2.7.10.1.2 Isofundin®
2.7.10.1.3 Saline Solution (0.9% NaCl)
2.7.10.1.4 Sterovet®
2.7.10.1.5 Bicarbonate
2.7.10.1.6 Glucosaline 0,3/3,6%
2.7.10.1.3 Hypertonic Saline Solution (7.5% NaCl)

2.7.10.2 Colloidal Solutions 

2.7.10.2.1 IsoHes®
2.7.10.2.2 Plasma

2.8. Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis and Immunological and Hematopoietic Alterations in Cattle

2.8.1. Blood Count
2.8.2. Blood Biochemistry
2.8.3. Allergies
2.8.4. Immune-Mediated Anemia
2.8.5. Thrombocytopenia

2.9. Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis and Immunological and Hematopoietic Alterations in Small Ruminants

2.9.1. Blood Count
2.9.2. Anemia and the FAMACHA System
2.9.3. Blood Biochemistry

2.10. Interpretation of Laboratory Analysis and Immunological and Hematopoietic Alterations in Camelids

2.10.1. Blood Count:
2.10.2. Anemia
2.10.3. Blood Biochemistry

Module 3. Infectious and Parasitic Diseases in Large Animals

3.1. Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases

3.1.1. Laboratory Diagnostic Tests
3.1.2. Antimicrobial Tests and Resistances
3.1.3. Use of Vaccines
3.1.4. Biosecurity and Control Measures

3.2. Main Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Horses

3.2.1. Notifiable Diseases
3.2.2. Diseases Caused by Bacteria
3.2.3. Viral diseases
3.2.4. Diseases Caused by Fungi

3.3. Main Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Cattle

3.3.1. Notifiable Diseases
3.3.2. Diseases Caused by Bacteria
3.3.3. Viral diseases
3.3.4. Diseases Caused by Fungi
3.3.5. Diseases Caused by Prions

3.4. Main Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Small Ruminants

3.4.1. Notifiable Diseases
3.4.2. Diseases Caused by Bacteria
3.4.3. Viral diseases
3.4.4. Diseases Caused by Fungi
3.4.5. Diseases Caused by Prions

3.5. Main Infectious and Contagious Diseases in Camelids

3.5.1. Notifiable Diseases
3.5.2. Diseases Caused by Bacteria
3.5.3. Viral diseases
3.5.4. Diseases Caused by Fungi

3.6. Main Parasites Affecting Horses

3.6.1. Hemoparasites
3.6.2. Small Strongyls or Cyathostomes
3.6.3. Big Strongyls
3.6.4. Ascarids
3.6.5. Other Nematodes
3.6.6. Cestodes

3.7. Main Parasites Affecting Cattle

3.7.1. Hemoparasites
3.7.2. Gastrointestinal Nematodes
3.7.3. Nematodes That Affect the Respiratory Tract
3.7.4. Cestodes
3.7.5. Trematodes
3.7.6. Coccidia

3.8. Main Parasites Affecting Small Ruminants

3.8.1. Hemoparasites
3.8.2. Gastrointestinal Nematodes
3.8.3. Nematodes That Affect the Respiratory Tract
3.8.4. Cestodes
3.8.5. Trematodes
3.8.6. Resistance to Anthelmintics in Small Ruminants
3.8.7. Management, Treatment and Control Programs (FAMACHA)

3.9. Main Parasites Affecting Camelids

3.9.1. Hemoparasites
3.9.2. Coccidia
3.9.3. Nematodes
3.9.4. Cestodes

3.10. Prevention and Treatment of Parasitic Diseases

3.10.1. Diagnostic Techniques
3.10.2. Therapeutic Principles
3.10.2. Resistance Development
3.10.3. Management and Control Programs

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