Basics of Production Animal Anatomy, Physiology and Ethology (5 cr)

Evaluation scale

0-5

Objective

The student has knowledge of the basic anatomy of production animals. The student knows the influence of the bodily functions of production animals on animal production and behavior. The student is familiar with the normal vital functions of production animals and is able to identify abnormalities.

The student understands the basic ethology of production animals. The student is able to make observations on the behavior of production animals. The student knows the species-specific behavior of production animals. The student knows the influence environment and care have on production animal behavior.

Content

Cell
Tissues of body
Skin, hair, hooves, nails, claws
Musculoskeletal system
Immunity
Respiration
Digestive system
Reproduction and fertility
Metaboly
Thermoregulation
Species-specific behavior
Behavioral observation
The influence of environment and care on production animal behavior

Materials

Frandson, R. D., Wilke, W. L. & Fails, A. D. 2009. Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals. Wiley- Blackwell. Markono Print Media Pte LTD, Singapore.

Campbell, N. A., Reece, B. J., Urry, L. A., Cain, M. L., Wasserman, S. A., Minorsky, P. V. & Jackson, R. B. 2008. Biology. Eighth Edition. Pearson International Edition, Benjamin Cummings.

Hostettler, H. & Rothenbühler, W. 1975. Kotieläinten rakenne ja elintoiminnot. Landseirtschaftliche Lehrmittelzentrale, Zollikoften. Oy Länsi-Suomi. Rauma.

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.

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. & Lam, T.2011. Utareterveys - Hedelmällisyys. ProAgria Keskusten Liiton julkaisuja.

Hulsen, J. & Aerden, D. 2014 Ruokintahavaintoja. ProAgria Keskusten Liitto

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.

Pyörälä, E. 2003. Kotieläinten synnytysoppi. Helsingin yliopisto, Eläinlääketieteellinen tiedekunta, Oppimateriaalia 3. Helsinki. http://ethesis.helsinki.fi

Nienstedt, W., Hänninen, O., Arstila, A. & Björkqvist, S-E. 2009. Ihmisen fysiologia ja anatomia. 18. painos. WSOY, Porvoo.

Teaching methods

Independent online learning

Completion alternatives

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

Student workload

Independent study, distance learning. Total 135 h.

Assessment criteria, satisfactory (1)

0 (fail) The learning requirement for the course is not met.
1 (adequate) The student knows the simple basics of the anatomy and ethology of production animals.
2 (satisfactory) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with the anatomy and different ethological models of different production animals.

Assessment criteria, good (3)

(good) Along with aforementioned, the student is familiar with anatomy in practical work.
4 (very good) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the influence of care and feeding on production animal constitution and behavior.

Assessment criteria, excellent (5)

5 (excellent) Along with aforementioned, the student can evaluate the behavior of production animals in farm conditions and the student is aware.

Qualifications

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Further information

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