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Degree course in
Livestock science and animal production technologies
Università degli Studi di Parma
Department of Veterinary Science

FUNCTIONAL AND MORPHOLOGICAL ASSESSMENT OF ANIMALS IN ZOOTECHNICAL PRODUCTION
cod. 1001955

Academic year 2011/12
2° year of course - First semester
Professor
Academic discipline
Zootecnica speciale (AGR/19)
Field
Discipline delle produzioni animali
Type of training activity
Characterising
16 hours
of face-to-face activities
2 credits
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course unit
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Integrated course unit module: ZOOTECHNICAL AND ANIMAL WELFARE

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Learning objectives

To give to the student the competences on the main methods of morphologic evaluation of the animals of zootechnical interest.

Prerequisites

no

Course unit content

Introduction: Definition, scope and limits of the morpho-functional evaluation of domestic animals. The constitution. Zoognostic terminology. Morphology and function: Tegumental apparatus (colours, fleeces, signaling). Outer conformation (regions of the body). Stances. Morphologic types. Functional characteristics: Movement and pace (cinematic). Evaluation of the age. Examination of the state of health. Weighing and measurements. Morphologic evaluation.

Full programme

Introduction: Definition, scope and limits of the morpho-functional evaluation of domestic animals. The constitution. Zoognostic terminology. Morphology and function: Tegumental apparatus (colours, fleeces, signaling). Outer conformation (regions of the body). Stances. Morphologic types. Functional characteristics: Movement and pace (cinematic). Evaluation of the age. Examination of the state of health. Weighing and measurements. Morphologic evaluation.

Bibliography

BITTANTE G., ANDRIGHETTO L., RAMANZIN M.: Fondamenti di Zootecnica. Liviana Ed., Padova, 1990
CALALANO A.L.: Valutazione morfo-funzionale del cavallo. Igiene ed etnologia. Goliardica Ed., Parma, 1984
MEREGALLI A.: Conoscenza morfofunzionale degli animali domestici. Liviana Editrice, 1980

Teaching methods

Lectures using audio-visual facilities

Assessment methods and criteria

The accomplishment of the aims will be evaluated by means of an oral exam.

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Obligatory frequency