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Production Animal WelfareLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: LMSB4400

Credits

3 op

Teaching language

  • Finnish

Responsible person

  • Maiju Kurtti
  • Elisa Pajunen

Objective

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Qualifications

-

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Timing

30.08.2024 - 31.07.2025

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Elisa Pajunen
  • Maiju Kurtti
Groups
  • ZJA24SLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
  • ZJA25KLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Elisa Pajunen
  • Maiju Kurtti
Groups
  • LMS23S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2024 - 22.08.2024

Timing

01.08.2024 - 31.12.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Face-to-face

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Teachers
  • Elisa Pajunen
  • Maiju Kurtti
Groups
  • LMS23KM
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

01.09.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 35

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS22S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

30.08.2023 - 31.07.2024

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA23SLNO
    Avoin amk,Luva, Nonstop, Verkko
  • ZJA23SLNO2
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 2, Verkko
  • ZJA24KLNO3
    Avoin amk, Luva, Nonstop 3, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2023 - 24.08.2023

Timing

28.08.2023 - 19.12.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 40

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS22KM
    Agrologi (AMK), maaseutuelinkeinot, monimuotototeutus

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

01.08.2022 - 31.05.2023

Timing

30.08.2022 - 31.07.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA22SLNO1
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 1, Verkko
  • ZJA22SLNO2
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 2, Verkko
  • ZJA23KLNO3
    Avoin amk, Nonstop 3, Verkko

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

03.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS21KM
    Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

03.08.2022 - 26.08.2022

Timing

29.08.2022 - 31.12.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

1 - 35

Degree programmes
  • Bachelor's Degree Programme in Agricultural and Rural Industries
Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS21S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot (AMK)

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Enrollment

02.08.2021 - 05.09.2021

Timing

01.12.2021 - 30.04.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 50

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • LMS20S1
    Maaseutuelinkeinot

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-

Timing

16.08.2021 - 31.07.2022

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Virtual portion

3 op

Mode of delivery

Online learning

Unit

School of Technology

Campus

Institute of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Finnish
Seats

0 - 30

Teachers
  • Mirja Riipinen
Groups
  • ZJA21SLNV
    Avoin AMK, luva, Nuoren viljelijän opinnot
  • ZJA21SL
    Avoin AMK, luva

Objectives

Purpose of the course
After completing the course, you will be able to evaluate the factors that affect the welfare of most important farm animals. You are able to determine the impact of conditions and the environment on different farm animals according to their production stage and natural needs. You know the basics of animal behavior. You know the laws and regulations governing animal welfare. You know the criteria for assessing well-being.

Competences
Agricultural competence

Learning outcomes
You are able to evaluate the effects of production and conditions on animal welfare and behaviour. You know the essential content of animal welfare laws, regulations and guidelines.

Content

Animal welfare legislation, regulation and guidelines
Conditions for different farm animals
Intrinsic behaviour of different farmed animals

Learning materials and recommended literature

Hulsen, J. 2007. Lehmähavaintoja. Maaseutukeskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1038, WS Bookwell Oy Porvoo
Hulsen, J. & Scheepens, K. 2012. Sikahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja nro 1091. Kariston Kirjapaino Oy Hämeenlinna.
Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto
Huhtamäki, T., (toim.) 2012. Vasikasta huippulypsylehmäksi . ProAgria Keskusten Liitto.
Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.
Saastamoinen, M., Hyyppä, S. ja Teppinen A. 2017: Hevosen ruokinta ja hoito, hyvinvoiva hevonen - tyytyväinen omistaja.ProAgria Keskusten liitto, Ajasto Paperproducts Oy.
Grandin, T. & Deesing, M. 2008. Humane Livestock Handling. Storey Publishing, The United States by Versa Press.
Ekesbo, I. 2011. Farm Animal Behaviour Characteristics for Assessment of Health and Welfare. Cambridge University Press, Cambridge.
Castrén, H. 1997. Kotieläinten käyttäyttyminen ja hyvinvointi. Helsingin yliopiston julkaisuja 52. Helsingin yliopiston Maaseudun tutkimus- ja koulutuskeskus. Mikkeli.
Bestman, M., Ruis, M., Heijmans, J. & van Middelkoop, K. 2010. Kanahavaintoja. Suomen Siipikarjaliitto. Forssa Print, Forssa.
Steenbergen, M. & Hulsen, J. 2012. Hevoshavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto, julkaisuja 1122. Karistin Kirjapaino Oy, Hämeenlinna.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Alternative completion methods

The course or part of it can be completed on the basis of previous competence or by studying in working life.

Student workload

Independent work and assignments 81 h.

Further information for students

Open University of Applied Sciences 30

Evaluation scale

Pass/Fail

Evaluation criteria, pass/failed

The learning assignments of the course have been successfully completed, in which case you will be able to evaluate the conditions of different farm animals from the point of view of well-being and behaviour. You are familiar with the laws, regulations and guidelines.

Prerequisites

-