127986 20260217205513.0 doi 10.3138/jvme-2023-0010 sideral 134933 ART-2024-134933 eng Vázquez Bringas, Francisco José Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0002-8712-2275 Training of veterinary students in trans rectal palpation of equids: a comparison of live versus cadaver models 2024 Access copy available to the general public Unrestricted Transrectal palpation (TP) is a basic skill in equine practice. Traditional TP learning methods include instructor-assisted TP in live animals, but this approach presents animal welfare concerns, especially when it needs to be used with large numbers of students. The main objective of this study is to compare two learning methods of TP: traditional methodology with live horses (LH) and alternative methodology using a cadaver with its flanks dissected (CDV). Twenty students with no previous equine TP experience were randomly assigned to two groups: LH ( n = 10) and CDV ( n = 10). Both groups received initial theoretical training before the LH or CDV session. Learning outcomes of both groups were assessed in a new TP session with live horses. All students were asked about their success in palpating seven intra-abdominal structures and objective ultrasound confirmation (UC) was also performed. Successful perception in palpation and by UC was similar in both LH and CDV students’ groups, without significant differences. Anonymous surveys answered by these 20 volunteers and by 126 students enrolled in the regulated course who also received this CDV training showed very positive feedback on the CDV methodology. As a limitation of the study, there were few students in each group and most of the results are based on subjective criteria. Nevertheless, we can conclude that CDV is a useful tool for teaching TP, with good learning results, allowing the instructor to see what the student is touching and avoiding the LH disadvantages. info:eu-repo/semantics/openAccess All rights reserved http://www.europeana.eu/rights/rr-f/ 0.6 2024 VETERINARY SCIENCES 127 / 170 = 0.747 2024 Q3 T3 EDUCATION, SCIENTIFIC DISCIPLINES 68 / 86 = 0.791 2024 Q4 T3 0.473 2024 Education 2024 Q2 Veterinary (miscellaneous) 2024 Q2 Medicine (miscellaneous) 2024 Q3 2.3 2024 info:eu-repo/semantics/article info:eu-repo/semantics/acceptedVersion Barrachina Porcar, Laura Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-9818-508X Fuente Franco, Sara Universidad de Zaragoza Manero Martinez, Cristina Romero Lasheras, Antonio Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0001-7188-0461 Vitoria Moraiz, Arantza Universidad de Zaragoza (orcid)0000-0003-1286-4968 1001 420 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Anatom.,Embri.Genét.Ani. Área Genética 1009 617 Universidad de Zaragoza Dpto. Patología Animal Área Medicina y Cirugía Animal 51, 2 (2024), 240-247 J. vet. med. educ. JOURNAL OF VETERINARY MEDICAL EDUCATION 0748-321X 241025 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/127986/files/texto_completo.pdf Postprint 1720066 http://zaguan.unizar.es/record/127986/files/texto_completo.jpg?subformat=icon icon Postprint oai:zaguan.unizar.es:127986 articulos driver 2026-02-17-20:26:01 ARTICLE