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Agricultural Animal Sections of the Hospital
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Agricultural Animal
Medicine
This clinical area provides a full spectrum of diagnostic and therapeutic
services to a broad group of species including; dairy and beef cattle and
small ruminants such as sheep and goats. Care is provided utilizing modern
clinical pathology, imaging and cardiology equipment and consultants. Most
services are provided at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, but some �on farm�
services are provided or referred to the Field Disease Investigation Unit.
Special faculty interests are infectious disease, immunological neonatology
and reproductive conditions including herd/production problem oriented
medicine.
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Agricultural
Animal Surgery
Specialized and unique surgical techniques are provided and coordinated
through the other surgical groups within the large animal hospital. Special
faculty interests are in gastrointestinal surgery.
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Agricultural Animal
Theriogenology
Agricultural animal theriogenology includes bull breeding soundness
examinations that utilize advanced techniques for bull infertility diagnosis
and semen evaluation. Beef herd pregnancy examinations, infertility and
abortion investigations are offered in collaboration with FDIU. Additionally,
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Camelid Medicine and
Surgery
WSU offers a wide range of services for all camelids. Llamas and alpacas from
throughout the Pacific Northwest are examined, diagnosed and treated for a
wide range of disease processes and provided surgical procedures specific to
the camelid species. Additionally, our theriogenology specialists provide
breeding soundness evaluations, diagnosis and treatment of infertility,
identification and management of high risk pregnancies, assessment of fetal
well-being and intervention for reproductive emergencies
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Field Disease Investigation Unit (FDIU)
The FDIU has responded to needs from all over the Pacific Northwest, averaging
285 farm visits a year, and has conducted research investigations into
prominent disease outbreaks threatening the economy of herds in the Pacific
Northwest and the nation. Jointly supported by the College of Veterinary
Medicine and the College of Agriculture and Home Economics at Washington State
University, the unit works closely with the Washington Animal Disease
Diagnostic Laboratory at Washington State University. Advice and consultation
on regional and national animal diseases and public health problems are
provided to producers, practicing veterinarians, animal industry groups, and
state and federal regulatory officials.
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Wildlife (Elk, Deer,
Moose, Bison)
Regulations for bringing any wildlife to WSU Veterinary Teaching Hospital or
across state lines are very strict. Exotic hoof stock can only be received by
a certified wildlife technician and is not permitted without agreement and
permission of the state of origin and the Washington Department of Fish and
Wildlife. The clinic cannot accept wild or exotic hoof stock that are brought
across the borders without this permission in advance, including emergencies.
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