- Basic Veterinary Science
- Veterinary Anatomy and Histology
- Veterinary Pharmacology
- Veterinary Physiology and Biochemistry
- Biomedical Science-Developmental Genetics
- Veterinary Microbiology
- Pathogenetic and Preventive Veterinary Science
- Veterinary Epidemiology
- Veterinary Pathology
- Veterinary Hygiene
- Veterinary Public Health
- Veterinary Parasitology
- Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease
- Clinical Veterinary Science
- Veterinary Surgery
- Veterinary Radiology
- Veterinary Internal Medicine
- Veterinary Clinical Pathology
- Veterinary Theriogenology
- Preventive Physiology and Management
- Large Animal Clinic
- International Research Center for One Welfare
- Animal Medical Center
- National BioResource Project Paramecium
- Yamaguchi University Joint Graduate School of Veterinary Medicine
Farm Animal Medicine
Faculty
ONO Tetsushi, PhD, DVM
Associate Professor, Large Animal Clinic
TAURA Yasuho, PhD, DVM
Professor, Large Animal Clinic
Our Lab
Dairy cows undergo dynamic metabolic changes during calving and lactation. Nutritional deficiencies and stress during this period (the periparturient period) significantly increase the risk of developing diseases such as hypocalcemia, ketosis, and mastitis, as well as hoof disorders. To stabilize and improve dairy farm productivity, we are onducting research on the prevention of periparturient diseases and hoof care in both individual cows and herd management. We are also engaged in the conservation of rare animals kept in Japan, such as native Japanese horses and those in zoos.
Research Interests
- Research on the prevention of periparturient diseases and hoof care in dairy cattle.
- Research on the conservation of rare animals.