MORPHOFUNCTIONAL EVALUATION OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS
Learning outcomes of the course unit
To give to the student the knowledge about the main methods of morphologic evaluation of zootecnical animals.
Prerequisites
Course of "Fisica applic.,matem.di base applic.scienze biomed.,informat.med.e biologica"
Course contents summary
Morpho-functional typology elements and aptitude of breeding animals. Cattle, pig, sheep and goat coats. Morpho-functional evaluation methods of animals and report cards. Regions in the head Regions in the trunk. Regions in the fore legs and related defects. Regions in the hind legs and related defects. First elements of animal mechanics and stance evaluation. Weighing and measurements. Morphologic evaluation.
Course contents
Morpho-functional typology elements and aptitude of breeding animals. Cattle, pig, sheep and goat coats. Morpho-functional evaluation methods of animals and report cards. Regions in the head Regions in the trunk. Regions in the fore legs and related defects. Regions in the hind legs and related defects. First elements of animal mechanics and stance evaluation. Weighing and measurements. Morphologic evaluation.
Recommended readings
MEREGALLI A.: Conoscenza morfofunzionale degli animali domestici. Liviana Editrice, 1980.
CATALANO A.L.: Valutazione morfo-funzionale del cavallo. Igiene ed etnologia. Goliardica Ed., Parma, 1984
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.
Other informations
Obligatory frequency
