Semiotics of production animals

Duration

Partim 1 : 18h Th, 9h Clin. Pr.
Partim 2 : 6h Clin. Pr.

Number of credits

Lecturer

Partim 1 : Philippe Bossaert, Martine Laitat, Frédéric Rollin, Kamal Touati
Partim 2 : Philippe Bossaert, Frédéric Rollin, Kamal Touati

Coordinator

Frédéric Rollin

Language(s) of instruction

French language

Organisation and examination

All year long, with partial in January

Schedule

Schedule online

Units courses prerequisite and corequisite

Prerequisite or corequisite units are presented within each program

Learning unit contents

The course of semiology of production animals is composed of different chapters : - Contention of ruminants - General examination of ruminants - Examination of the respiratory system of ruminants - Examination of the digestive system of ruminants - Examination of the locomotor system of ruminants - Examination of the urinary system of ruminants - Clinical examination of the calf - Semiology of the female genital tract - Oestrus detection - Pregnancy diagnosis - Semiology of the male genital tract - Semiology of obstetrics - Semiology of the udder of the cow - Semiology of the pig: expertise of the boar

Learning outcomes of the learning unit

The main objective is to initiate the students with main clinical signs expressed by ruminants and pigs and to determine prognosis and clinical diagnosis.

Prerequisite knowledge and skills

General knowledge in anatomy, embryology and physiology are considered as prerequisite.

Planned learning activities and teaching methods

Nine practical works are organized in the field of semiology of production animals, 8 in relation with cows and 1 in relation with pigs.

Mode of delivery (face-to-face ; distance-learning)

The curse is given in amphitheater and on the e-learning plateform eCampus.

Recommended or required readings

Available at the "Office des Cours" and on the site eCampus.

Assessment methods and criteria

Evaluations are organized using multiple choice and open questions.

Work placement(s)

Organizational remarks

Contacts

Prof. Frédéric Rollin, coordinateur
E-mail : frollin@uliege.be, Tél. 04/366.40.20
Prof. Philippe Bossaert, Tél 04/366.40.20
E-mail:
Dr Kamal Touati : 04/366 40 20
E-mail : kamal.touati@uliege.be
Dr Martine Laitat - Clinique Porcine - 04/366 40 63
E-mail : porcine.fmv@uliege.be
Secrétariat : Mme Marie Delacroix - E-mail : marie.delacroix@uliege.be, Tél. 04/366.40.20

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