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

The postgraduate diploma in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals 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.

Specialized and advanced knowledge of these diseases is necessary since outbreaks of some diseases considered eradicated or new ones may occur in all countries of the world.

Clinical practice is a very dynamic activity, new treatments are constantly appearing in scientific publications and veterinarians must be aware of them in order to be able to offer these options to their clients. Each of the modules in this program covers one of the organ systems, with emphasis on those systems that are most frequently affected in the Large Animals.

With respect to ruminants, although their handling and the diseases they suffer from are different from those of horses, they must also be understood with sufficient scientific expertise to be able to establish adequate treatments and accurate prognoses. Camelids of the new world or South America, which include mainly llamas and alpacas as domesticated animals, are animals bred for different purposes including fiber production, pack animals or meat production in South America. 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.

This program 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 ##ESTUDIO## in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals contains the most complete and up-to-date scientific program on the market. The most important features include:

• Practical cases presented by experts in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals
• The graphic, schematic, and practical contents with which they are created, provide scientific and practical information on the disciplines that are essential for professional practice
• Latest innovations on Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals
• Practical exercises where self-assessment can be used to improve learning
• Special emphasis on innovative methodologies in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals
• 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 update your knowledge in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals''

The teaching staff includes 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"

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

The postgraduate diploma in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals is designed to facilitate the performance of veterinary professionals with the latest advances and the most innovative treatments in the sector.   

It is the best option to learn about the latest advances in Laboratory Analysis in Large Animals”

General Objectives

• Examine the physiological functioning of the urinary system
• Establish an appropriate methodology for the examination of patients with urinary and renal problems
• Identify all clinical signs associated with kidney disease
• Establish the specific clinical approach to animals with a kidney disorder
• Generate specialized knowledge of the most common vascular problems
• Identify all clinical signs associated with each dermatological disease
• Establish the specific clinical approach for each pathology and determine the prognosis and the most appropriate treatment for each skin disease
• Determine the importance of the endocrine pathologies in horses and their relationship with laminitis
• Generate specialized knowledge of the main endocrine pathologies in cattle, small ruminants and camelids
• Establish how to carry out correct analytical interpretation both in adult as well as geriatric and newborn animals
• Develop the basics of hemostasis and coagulation, as well as the pathologies associated with their failure
• Establish the different types of immunological reactions, as well as the diseases they cause
• Generate advanced knowledge in acid-base interpretation
• Specify the basics of fluid therapy

Specific Objectives

Module 1. Alterations of the Urinary System in Large Animals

• Develop specialized knowledge of clinical examination in urinary and renal problems
• Perform renal controls to avoid renal toxicity
• Identify the alterations specific to the different renal diseases
• Establish an appropriate diagnostic plan for the main clinical manifestations of renal problems
• Correctly diagnose the different renal problems and establish a prognosis for these animals
• Determine a treatment plan, both short- and long-term, for the main urinary and renal problems

Module 2. Endocrinology and Dermatology in Large Animals

• Identify the main pathologies affecting the skin
• Analyze the origin of the problem and establish the prognosis of dermatitis
• Recognize the clinical and laboratory signs of the main dermatological diseases
• Determine the symptoms of skin diseases of fungal and parasitic origin and propose therapeutic options
• Establish the symptoms of allergic and immune-mediated skin diseases and propose therapeutic options
• Examine the different types of skin neoplasms, propose an appropriate treatment and determine the prognosis
• Identify the symptoms of other skin diseases as well as their prognosis and treatment options
• Gain sound knowledge of the diagnostic procedures used in endocrinology and their interpretation
• Determine the endocrine influence in certain disorders attributed, in principle, to other etiologies: laminitis, sepsis, decreased performance, bone pathologies in horses
• Establish the main endocrine pathologies that can be found in both adult horses and neonates, how to diagnose them and how to treat them
• Establish a working methodology for cattle, small ruminants and camelids with ocular neoplasia

Module 3. Laboratorial Diagnosis in Equidae. Alterations of the Hematopoietic System and Immunology in Large Animals

• Develop an advanced methodology to carry out a correct diagnosis of red series and white series alterations
• Identify and implement the necessary therapy in case of coagulation disorders
• Perform basic cytological interpretation of blood smears, peritoneal fluid and cerebrospinal fluid
• Perform a correct interpretation of analytical tests with biochemical alterations in adults and foals
• Identify and treat immune-mediated pathologies
• Carry out a complete analysis of the state of the acid-base in a critical patient
• Implement an appropriate fluid therapy plan based on the patient's imbalances

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