EFVV Ukraine case studies
EFVV Ukraine · Put your knowledge to work in context.
The EFVV Ukraine examination is a professional credential for veterinarians seeking to demonstrate the breadth of knowledge expected of a licensed practitioner in Ukraine. It is aimed at graduates of veterinary medicine who need to evidence competence across the full scope of the profession rather than a single specialty. The EFVV Ukraine case studies are 5 cases and about 2,046 words.
1Dairy herd with sudden drop in milk yield and loose feces
A 120-cow dairy farm reports a 25% drop in milk yield over 3 days, with 18 cows showing watery feces, mild fever (39.5–40.0 °C), and reduced rumination. The farm recently changed the total mixed ration: the new batch contains 32% maize silage (previously 22%) and 18% crushed wheat (previously 8%).
525 words, about 3 min2Dog with vomiting after ingestion of an unknown substance
A 3-year-old male Labrador (28 kg) is presented 4 hours after the owner found him chewing an opened packet of rat bait in the garage. The dog has vomited twice, is mildly depressed, and has pale mucous membranes.
507 words, about 3 min3Pig farm with respiratory disease and antibiotic use
A 600-head finishing pig unit reports increased coughing and a 5% mortality rate over 2 weeks. Post-mortem examination of two pigs shows pleuritis and lung consolidation.
339 words, about 2 min4Equine colic: surgical versus medical decision
A 10-year-old gelding (500 kg) presents with acute colic: heart rate 64/min, respiratory rate 24/min, injected mucous membranes, capillary refill time 3 s, and moderate abdominal pain unresponsive to a single dose of flunixin meglumine. Rectal examination reveals a distended small intestine and a tight band palpable in the left dorsal quadrant.
327 words, about 2 min5Suspected rabies exposure in a veterinary clinic
A stray dog is brought to a clinic with neurological signs: hypersalivation, aggression, and difficulty swallowing. During examination, a veterinary assistant is bitten on the hand through a glove, breaking the skin.
348 words, about 2 min