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	Study programmes 2008-2009 Last update : 29/06/2009
	VETE0023-1   Appreciation of domestic animals Duration :   15h Pr Credits/ECTS :   Master in Veterinary Medicine, 1st year 1 Holder(s) :   Baudouin Nicks Coordinator :   Baudouin Nicks Language :   Langue française Course contents :   The students will be able to: estimate the age of horses and cattle, using morphological and particularly dental characteristics; complete the identification of a horse; assess the main skills and defects of an animal according to its use by man. 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. To apply the theoretical concepts acquired Prerequisites :   anatomy knowledges Knowledge of the following subjects: "Appreciation of domestic animals" "Ethnography" Workshops :   Only with small groups af students Organization :   // Written notes :   Multimedia on webCT Assessment :   The students need to know to estimate the age of horses and cattle, to complete the identification of a horse using official standards, and to locate eventual morphological defects on an animal. A test will be organized during the practicals and will be take into account for 1/4 of the final note Contacts :   Prof. Nicks E-mail : Baudouin.Nicks@ulg.ac.be Tél. : 04/366 41 45 Dr Cabaraux Email : jfcabaraux@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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