Transfers ToNot transferableDescriptionVT 134 Large Animal Nursing Units: 1.5 Hours: 18 hours LEC; 27 hours LAB Prerequisite: VT 113 with a grade of "C" or better Enrollment Limitation: Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. To be considered for admission, a student must have a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed CHEM 400 or CHEM 305 and BIOL 400, and BIOL 440, with grades of "C" or better. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information. A course in restraint, behavior, anesthesia and nursing care of domestic large animal species. Species covered will include horses, cattle, sheep, goats, and swine. Students will learn and have hands-on practice in basic restraint, physical examination, oral and injectable medication administration, and blood and urine collection techniques. In this course students will receive instruction through in-person lectures and/or online modules and discussions followed by hands-on practice and skills demonstrations at off-campus facilities. Students will also receive instruction in the use of restraint equipment and techniques for obstetrical examination and dystocia, administration of and complications associated with large animal anesthesia, tail and leg wrapping, intravenous catheterization, and common husbandry practices including disbudding, tail docking, and castration. Laboratories will provide opportunities for students to gain hands-on experience with horses, cattle, small ruminants and swine. Students will also be required to spend a minimum of 6 hours per week during assigned shifts to care for the colony animals on campus. Shifts are scheduled outside of regular class time. Animal care shifts may be scheduled on weekends and holidays as well as semester breaks. Enrollment in this course is limited to students admitted to the Veterinary Technology program via the pre-enrollment process. See the course catalog or a counselor for more information.Usually HeldFri 2:00pm–5:15pm, Fri 2:00pm–5:25pm 