Clinic for Large Animals Practice

The clinic has four divisions offering different services.

1. Ruminant Practice

Our clients include farmers (small holders), commercial farms, government as well as private sectors.
 
This practice provides services for:

  • diagnosis and treatment of diseases in ruminants including cattle, buffaloes, sheep and goats
  • herd health programmes egs vaccination, deworming, fertility examination.
  • extension and advice on herd health and disease control.
  • field examination of patients or examination of animals transported to the large animal wards.

2. Avian Practice
 
This section provides services for:

  • diagnosis and treatment of diseases in avian including pet birds, game birds, zoo birds and poultry.
  • advice on flock health practice and monitoring.

3. Swine Practice
 
In swine practice, the fourth and fifth year DVM students visit intensive commercial piggeries in response to request for help from farmers or as routine herd health visits. These training visits expose students to the health and production problems of the swine industry in the country. It is also designed to enable students to acquire practical skills in the investigation of swine diseases.


4. Equine Practice
 
The equine medicine and surgery unit provide ambulatory services to government bodies, equestrian clubs and private horse owners mainly in Klang Valley and throughout the country. Services for treatment, advisory and consultation are available mainly for equestrian and recreation horses. Response for services is based on calls and appointment. Two specialists in equine medicine, surgery and theriogenology complement the services. The unit is also supported by facilities of UVH in services and treatment such as radiology, clinical pathology, bacteriology, nutrition, post-mortem, etc.