Tuesday, October 30, 2012

PHARMACEUTICAL USE IN CATTLE - ONLINE COURSE

West Texas A&M University is presenting an on-line credit course on pharmaceutical use in cattle.  Registration is open now and ends January 17th.  Class begins on January 14th.


The course will equip persons involved in the administration, distribution or sale of pharmaceuticals used in cattle to maximize therapeutic outcomes, prevent drug-related problems and protect the wholesomeness of the food supply chain.


Students throughout the country can easily access this web-based course to gain up-to-date information and training in veterinary labeled drugs, animal disease states, regulatory issues and public health topics.


Upon completing this course, students will have knowledge and skills that can positively impact educational, veterinary and economic outcomes by applying their drug knowledge resources to veterinary situations.  


This online course is ideal for students majoring in; animal science, dairy science, feedyard/ranch management, agricultural education, meat science, and pre-veterinary medicine. Students are welcome to take the course on an individual basis and transfer the elective credit back to their home school.


Registration for the Spring 2013 course begins immediately and closes January 17, 2013.  The course begins January 14, 2013 and ends May 9, 2013.  The course will be offered again in Summer 2013.


For more information on course objectives, dates, syllabus, tuition or registration instructions visit http://wtamu.edu/academics/veterinary-pharmacy.aspx   


For more information on this one-of-a-kind course contact the instructor, Elaine Blythe, PharmD.  



Elaine Blythe, PharmD

Adjunct, West Texas A&M University, Agricultural Sciences

Adjunct, University of Florida, College of Pharmacy

Associate Professor of Veterinary Pharmacology

St. Matthew’s University, School of Veterinary Medicine

Grand Cayman Island, BWI

Office # 402-551-6017

Certified Online Instructor

Veterinary Pharmacist to NVRT and VMAT

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