Course code Vete4019
Credit points 1.50
Total Hours in Course40
Number of hours for lectures8
Number of hours for laboratory classes12
Independent study hours20
Date of course confirmation22.11.2017
Responsible UnitClinical Institute
Dr. med. vet.
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Vete2015, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals III
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Vete4037, General Pathology II
Vete4110, Clinical and Laboratory Diagnostics I
Vete4111, Clinical and Laboratory Diagnostics II
Vete6022, Physiology I
Vete6023, Physiology II
VeteB030 [GVETB030] Clinical and Laboratory Diagnostics III
The Laboratory Diagnosis gives additional (diagnostic) knowledge in relation to all clinical study subjects. The Clinical biochemistry gives a systemic approach to evaluation of patient’s clinical signs; helps to differentiate and establish diagnosis of internal diseases.
Knowledge about interpretation of laboratory test results in examination of different biological substrates (blood, urine, faeces, expectoration, etc.), additional diagnostic methods and their use in veterinary medicine. Colloquiums (2); Skills: to obtain anamnesis methodologically correctly, to examine systems of organs of different species of animals (horses, cows, pigs, goats, sheep, dogs, cats) using basic methods of clinical examination (inspection, palpation, auscultation, percussion),to use animal fixation methods in order to examine specific organs or systems of organs, as well as perform necessary diagnostic manipulations (catheterization, tubing etc), to obtain and correctly prepare for referring to laboratory samples of different biological substrates. Laboratory works. - Ability to set up primary diagnosis as outcome of analyses of obtained symptoms. Ability to evaluate overall state of health following results obtained during clinical and special examination (including laboratory tests) Laboratory works.
1. Methods for obtaining, curing and storing biosubstances (blood, urine, etc.). (2,5 h)
2. Diagnostic of electrolytes disturbances. Diagnostics of endocrine disorder. (2,5 h)
3. Diagnosis of liver and pancreatic diseases. (2,5 h)
4. Diagnosis of gastrointestinal diseases. (2,5 h)
5. Diagnosis of acute and chronic kidney failure. (2,5 h)
6. The importance of urinary analysis in clinical diagnostics. Investigation of cavity effusion. (2,5 h)
7. Diagnosis and classification of anaemia. (2,5 h)
8. Clinical evaluation of leucocyte populations. (2,5 h)
Totally: 8 lectures and 12 laboratory works
Colloquiums must be scored with a successful grade in order to get the final grade of the study course "passed". Absence of practical work is not more than 30% of the total number of lessons. If missed practical works are more than 30% of the total number of lessons, then the course must be repeated. Passed study course Clinical and laboratory diagnostic I and II.
Students are provided with access to e-learning materials. Throughout the semester, student practice are organized at the Veterinary Clinic, thus ensuring the theoretical knowledge is strengthened in practice, ensuring the acquisition of practical clinical skills.
Students' knowledge and skills are evaluated in accordance with the procedures specified in the practical assignments, in accordance with the criteria of the 10 point system scale indicated in the LLU Student Regulations.
The final grades of the study course form the average mark of all successfully completed colloquiums.
1. Willard M.D., Tvedten H., Turnvald G.H. Small Animal Clinical Diagnosis by Laboratory Methods. Philadelphia: W. B. Saunders Company, 1994. 377 p. 2. Latimer K.S., Mahaffey E.A., Prasse K.W. Veterinary Laboratory Medicine. Clinical pathology. 4th Edition. USA: Blackwell, 2003. 450 p. 3. Dhanotiya R.S. Textbook of veterinary biochemistry. 2-nd ed. New Delhi: Jaypee Brothers, 2004. 455 p. 4. Liepa L. Asiņu bioķīmisko rādītāju klīniskā interpretācija govīm. Jelgava: LLU, 2000. 44 lpp.
1. Kahn M.C., Line S. The Merck Veterinary Manual. 2010 2. Meyer D., Harvey J.W. Veterinary Laboratory Medicine: Interpretation and Diagnosis. 3rd ed. 2004. 532 p 3. Baumgartner W. Klinische Propadeutik der Haus- und Heimtiere. Parey, 2009. 525 p.
1. Journal of Veterinary Internal Medicine. Wiley Blackwel. ISSN: 1939-1676 2. The Veterinary Journal. ISSN 1090-0233
Compulsory course of study programme Veterinary medicine