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VETE0021-1

Appreciation of domestic animals


Duration :20h Th
Credits/ECTS :
3rd "candidature" in veterinary medicine2
Holder(s) :Baudouin Nicks
Course contents : Judging domestic animals

The different chapters are:

Part 1: the horse

-) age estimation methods
-) horse colours
-) identification methods
-) different body parts (surface anatomy)
-) legs and plumbs
-)the horse's gaits

Part 2: cattle

-) age estimation methods
-) identification means
-) main body parts (surface anatomy)
-) type classification;
-) market value estimation
Course objective : This course directs the attention to the variations that exist between animals of the same breed. A method is proposed of comparing each animal individual with the true type for its breed. Usual identification methods of horses and cattle are described.
Prerequisites : anatomy knowledges
Written notes : syllabus (in French)
Assessment : written examination
Contacts : Prof. B. Nicks, Email : baudouin.nicks@ulg.ac.be
M. Vandenheede, Chef de travaux
Tél. : 32 4 366 41 45




ULg : Students and Studies Administration - Academic Affairs
Contact : Monique Marcourt, direction A.E.E.
Date of data : 27/02/2006
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