Assistance to Cattle and Small Ruminants Breeding located in São Paulo

Abstract

The activities developed by the Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of VeterinaryMedicine (FMVZ) are based on three fundamental pillars of the University of SãoPaulo: teaching, research and extension. These outreach activities have been used inpractical teaching clinic, helped train students and professionals interested in improvingBuiatrics clinic and small ruminants. This project aimed to provide a veterinary student learning and practical training of the main techniques of diagnosis and treatment ofdiseases affecting ruminants helping the hospital and the care given to the wishes ofthe community. Walking with the Clinic, it was possible service to properties near Sao Paulo, with veterinary care to sick animals and collection of local material to take theanalysis in the laboratories of the Hospital. During the period from August 2009 untilJuly 2010, the service of Hospital of Bovine and Small Ruminants FMVZ-USP attended238 animals, being 88 cattle, 83 goats, 47 sheep, 19 pigs and one buffalo. The Hospital ofBovine and Small Ruminants has a high casuist, enabling monitoring of a large numberand variety of clinical cases given community in the region of Sao Paulo and surroundings.The practical learning is valued and the construction of knowledge is constant.