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Livestock health careLaajuus (3 cr)

Code: BE16HG02

Credits

3 op

Objective

The student
- has learnt the basics of animal health with emphasis on disease prevention measures
- understands what affects good animal health
- knows the most common diseases in livestock and their symptoms
- can take action when farm animals are taken ill

Content

The most common health problems in international and Finnish animal husbandry
Some specifically selected animal diseases of major production significance and quarantine diseases
Focus on parasites, hoof / hoof problems and udder problems
Preventive health care measures for animals

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required

Enrollment

01.12.2022 - 01.01.2023

Timing

02.01.2023 - 24.02.2023

Number of ECTS credits allocated

3 op

Mode of delivery

Contact teaching

Unit

Faculty of Bioeconomy

Teaching languages
  • Svenska
Degree programmes
  • Degree Programme in bioeconomy
Teachers
  • Gun Karell
Teacher in charge

Gun Karell

Groups
  • BE21DA-E
    Agrolog (YH), h21, Bioekonomi, dagstudier

Objective

The student
- has learnt the basics of animal health with emphasis on disease prevention measures
- understands what affects good animal health
- knows the most common diseases in livestock and their symptoms
- can take action when farm animals are taken ill

Content

The most common health problems in international and Finnish animal husbandry
Some specifically selected animal diseases of major production significance and quarantine diseases
Focus on parasites, hoof / hoof problems and udder problems
Preventive health care measures for animals

Evaluation scale

H-5

Qualifications

No previous knowledge required