Legacy Code 301255

Coordinator Mark Jones Opens in new window

Student Contribution Band

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Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

1. Describe and categorise some common animal disease/parasite aetiologies
2. Distinguish between different modes of disease transmission in animals
3. Compare and contrast methods of disease control in animals
4. Identify, define and assess levels of observed animal health in a range of species
5. Perform, analyse and describe basic animal health parameters
6. Conduct, assess and describe some basic disease diagnosis techniques in the laboratory and field
7. Evaluate the relationship between animal management and animal health and welfare implications
8. Assess and select the legal obligations for those working with animals

Subject Content

- Common ectoparasites and endoparasites and their effects on the host
- Non-pathogen-derived animal disease
- Pathogen-derived animal disease
- Livestock disease
- Companion animal disease
- Wildlife disease
- Disease prevention and control
- Assessment of health in animals
- The relationships between animal management and animal health and welfare implications
- Animal welfare
- Legislation and obligations of those working with research, industry, wildlife animal species