Develop your knowledge and understanding of dry cow therapy. This is a one-part course that can also be taken as part of the mastitis course bundle.
This module looks at pathogenesis, diagnosis, treatment, prevention and outcomes of dry cow therapy in horses, including:
Cause - antibiotics, combination, selective dry cow therapy, and aseptic infusion techniques.
Antibiotic dry cow therapy (ADCT) - dry period cure rate, choice of ADCT.
Combination dry cow therapy (CDCT) - most widely practiced approach to DCT in the UK.
Selective dry cow therapy (SDCT) - the aim, selecting treatment, available evidence.
Aseptic infusion technique – standard operating procedure is essential to ensure a methodical approach to the application of selective approach to DCT.
Support and Resources
This online module includes an e-Book with content from Vetstream's Vetlexicon Bovis followed by a quiz leading to a personalized certificate. Written by some of the world's leading veterinarians, ensuring accuracy and depth of content.
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CPD Hours
This module is worth approximately 30 minutes of CPD.