Faculty
Walter C. Cash
DVM,
Kansas State University, 1971
PhD, Physiology, Kansas State University, 1982
Phone: (785) 532-4510
e-mail cash@vet.k-state.edu
Research Interests:
Gross Anatomy of the dog,
cat, horse, ox, pig and chicken as well as basic clinically
applicable neuroanatomy are major components of the first year
curriculum in the College of Veterinary Medicine at KSU. These
basic sciences are particularly applicable in the areas of
surgery, physical diagnosis and diagnostic imaging as the
students prepare for and become practicing veterinarians. The
instructors of anatomy give the students a 2 semester experience
in dissection and imaging anatomy which amounts to 15 hours of
contact time per week for two 15 week semesters. The three
animals in which the most detailed anatomical knowledge is
learned are the dog, horse and ox. Comparisons are made to the
other common domestic species of which the dog, horse and ox are
representative. Also because of the uniqueness and diagnostic
importance of the nervous system, the students receive a one
semester 3 contact hour per week course in clinically applicable
neuroanatomy in which they learn the necessary neuroanatomy to
interpret common neurological signs and symptoms which will aid
in the diagnosis of neurological diseases. In addition to
teaching responsibilities, when requested I provide an
electrodiagnostic service for the Teaching Hospital and
anatomical consults both within and outside the College of
Veterinary Medicine.