Students will become familiar with the anatomy, physiology and immunology of livestock. They will be aware of the factors that threaten the health of an animal. Students will also have the opportunity to learn about the work veterinarians do with domestic animals.
Student's Workload
Will be announced at the beginning of the course.
Prerequisites / Recommended Optional Courses
No previous studies are required.
Contents
- Basics in the anatomy, physiology and immunology of domestic animals
- Species-specific behaviour and its impact on health
- Legislation pertaining to animal husbandry and medication
- Preventing illnesses due to living conditions
- Familiarisation with the work of a veternarian
The course is divided to two parts:
- Part 1: Healthy and unhealthy animals
- Part 2: Factors that contribute to animal welfare
Recommended or Required Reading
- Lecture notes
- Sirkkola H. & Tauriainen S. 2009. Eläinten lääkintä ja hyvinvointi. Opetushallitus.
- Mälkiä P., Ahlfors K. & Teräväinen H. 2000. Tuotantoeläinten hyvinvointi.
- Valros A., Teräväinen H. and Helin J. Hyvinvoiva tuotantoeläin. Tieto tuottamaan series. ProAgria.
- Evira's guidebooks: Tavoitteena terve ja hyvinvoiva nauta, sika, hevonen, lammas, vuohi ja kana.
- Legislation related to the topic
- Other material as indicated at a later date
Mode of Delivery / Planned Learning Activities and Teaching Methods
- Lectures
- Assignments
- Field trips
- Demonstrations