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	VETE1021-1   Introduction to zootechnics - Appreciation of domestic animals - Immersion training in animals area Duration :   Appreciation of domestic animals : 15h Th, 15h Pr Immersion training in animals area : 10d Internship Credits/ECTS :   Bachelor in veterinary medicine, 2nd year Toute l'année 3 Holder(s) :   Appreciation of domestic animals : Baudouin Nicks Immersion training in animals area : Marc Vandenheede Coordinator :   Baudouin Nicks Language :   French language Course contents :   Appreciation of domestic animals 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 Immersion training in animals area take a look at http://www.fmv.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_267251/stages-obligatoires-en-milieu-animalier (http://www.fmv.ulg.ac.be/cms/c_267251/stages-obligatoires-en-milieu-animalier" eudora="autourl) Course objective :   Appreciation of domestic animals 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 :   Appreciation of domestic animals Anatomic knowledges Workshops :   Appreciation of domestic animals 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. A test will be organized during the practicals and will be take into account for about 20% of the practicals final note. Multimedia on webCT Written notes :   Appreciation of domestic animals Syllabus (in French) Assessment :   Appreciation of domestic animals written examination Contacts :   Appreciation of domestic animals Baudouin.Nicks@ulg.ac.be jfcabaraux@ulg.ac.be Immersion training in animals area marc.vandenheede@ulg.ac.be Home Search by Faculty Search by teacher Search by course code and title
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