Animal Health

HUS1002

An introduction to:

key issues and principles regarding health/disease and disease prevention in animals (cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, dog, cat, poultry)
relevant laws, regulations and agreements
food safety
zoonoses
key contagious animal diseases (cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, dog, cat, poultry). The emphasis is on diseases occuring in Norway, but some severe, contagious animal diseases occuring abroad are also included
animal diseases related to the production, feeding and environment of animals

Upon successful completion of this course, the student is expected to have the following:

Knowledge:

thorough knowledge of key terms, assessments and issues related to animal health and disease in general
basic knowledge of the relationship between animal health and animal welfare, and the relationship between animal health and human Health
basic knowledge of key diseases that occur or may occur in the following species of domestic animals: Cattle, sheep, goats, horses, pigs, dogs, cats and poultry
knowledge of key laws and regulations related to animal health
knowledge of key research areas in animal health

Skills:

can account for reasons why various animal diseases arise and occur
can conduct analyses and make simple investigations related to animal health and disease
can, based on knowledge an analytical skills, propose possible solutions to animal health problems

General competence:

knowledge and the ability to reflect upon and assess issues where animal health is a key component
able to propose preventive measures related to animal disease
knowledge and skills required to communicate about issues and potential solutions in the field in a clear and comprehensible way

No tuition fees. Semester fees and costs of literature apply.

Compulsory