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MURDOCH-TS23-INT-2019-ONGOING

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Learning outcomes

1.
Manage a clinical case of an exotic pet or wildlife species commonly presented to veterinary practices, with regards to clinical examination, diagnostic work-up and treatment.
2.
Communicate knowledge of wildlife and exotic pet health and husbandry, using language appropriate for clients, wildlife rehabilitators and colleagues, using written and oral presentation skills, critical thinking, and appropriate language for the audience.
3.
Discuss welfare, economic and biosecurity factors associated with captive management of exotic pets and zoo animals, and rehabilitation of wildlife.
4.
Identify and analyse challenges to practitioners in the fields of wildlife, zoological and conservation medicine.

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Additional information

Unit content:

This unit provides training in Wildlife Medicine necessary to deal with sick and injured wild fauna and non-domestic companion animals, which could be presented for examination and treatment to veterinarians in private practice. It covers appropriate methods of physical and chemical restraint; diagnosis and treatment of common diseases and injuries; zoonoses; and nutrition and husbandry associated with management of wild fauna in captivity. The unit explores the field of Conservation Medicine, which involves the integration of veterinary science, conservation biology and public health and explores the relationships between animal, human and ecosystem health, and how global environmental changes affect these relationships.