Module Identifier | RS20110 | ||||||||
Module Title | ANIMAL HEALTH | ||||||||
Academic Year | 2004/2005 | ||||||||
Co-ordinator | Dr Michael T Rose | ||||||||
Semester | Semester 1 | ||||||||
Course delivery | Lecture | 22 Hours 11 x 2 hour lectures | |||||||
Practical | 4 Hours 2 x 2 hour practicals (visits) | ||||||||
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The module aims to develop students' knowledge and skills in basic aspects of animal health and welfare. Special emphasis will be given to the principles of epidemiology of common systemic diseases in the individual animal as well as on a herd basis. Animal welfare guidelines along with the recommendations for the care of sick and injured animals and management of minor wounds will be discussed. Zoonoses will also be considered. Veterinary terminology related to all these areas will be covered in depth. This module will also provide the basic principles relevant to other modules in animal science and production.
This module is at CQFW Level 5