Animal Health, Welfare and Food Safety (1) (U04388)

? Credit Points : 20 ? SCQF Level : 8 ? Acronym : VET-1-AHWFS(1)

This course is comprised of lectures on the husbandry and welfare of farm animals including poultry, horses, cats, and dogs. Practical sessions on the handling of the species are also included. It includes the study and control of diseases in populations of humans and animals, including control of zoonotic infections, food hygiene and state veterinary medicine. An introduction to evidence based medicine and the evaluation of data are included in the course.

Entry Requirements

? This course is not available to visting students.

Subject Areas

Home subject area

BVMS, (Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies, Schedule S)

Delivery Information

? Normal year taken : 1st year

? Delivery Period : Full Year (Blocks 1-4)

? Contact Teaching Time : 4 hour(s) per week for 24 weeks

All of the following classes

Type	Day	Start	End	Area
Lecture	Monday	10:00	10:50	Med+Vet

Summary of Intended Learning Outcomes

Students should understand the basic principles of husbandry of and be able to safely handle farm animals, poultry, horses, cats and dogs. They should have a basic understanding of the livestock industry and pet ownership. They should be able to recognize the common breeds of these animals. Further, they should be able to understand the basic facts of veterinary public health issues, state veterinary medicine, epidemiology and statistics.

Assessment Information

Degree examination
A comprehensive written degree examination will be given in the second semester.
The examination will consist of multiple choice questions and written questions.

Exam times

Diet	Diet Month	Paper Code	Paper Name	Length
1ST	April	AHW	Animal Health, Welfare and Food Safety (1) examination	2 hour(s)
2ND	August	AHW	Animal Health, Welfare and Food Safety (1)	2 hour(s)