GENERAL ZOOTECHNICS

General Module

Course Sheet

Academic Year of enrolment:

2021/2022

Type of Course:

Basic

Optional/Mandatory:

Compulsory

Degree:

5-year Single Cycle Master's Degree Programme in VETERINARY MEDICINE

Disciplinary Sector:

General Techniques for Zoology and Genetic Improvement

Is part of:

ZOOTECHNICS AND GENETIC IMPROVEMENT

Credits:

Programme Year:

Professor and Collaborators:

MURA Maria Consuelo

Obligatory attendance:

Yes

Hours of classroom activity:

Prerequisites:

Good knowledge of Anatomy and Physiology with particular attention to the correct terms of the Topographic Anatomy

AF code:

40001279

Teaching period

First semester

Objectives

The objectives of the General Zootechnics unit are to provide knowledge about the different breeds of domestic species with particular attention to the morphological differences arising from the different selection plans. At the end of the course the student will know the main breeds of domestic animals, their appearances and peculiarities and their diffusion on the national and foreign territory. The skills of the students at the end of the course will be: to identify and describe an animal based on its specific breed; to evaluate the distinctive morphological traits of each breed and the qualitative and quantitative features of the morphological traits. Through the knowledge acquired and the skills achieved, the student will finally have the essential skills to understand the main differences in production traits with particular attention to the importance of safeguarding biodiversity; to recognize the traits that allow a subject to become a good reproducer. DOC acquired: Handle and restrain animal patient safely and with respect of the animal and instruct others in helping the veterinarian perform this technique (1.16); Assess the physical condition, welfare and nutritional status of an animal or group of animals and advise the client on principles of husbandry and feeding (1.20).

Contents

Animal species of zootechnical interest. Classification of the morphology of dog breeds by type and size; classification into groups according to the ENCI; meaning of the breed standard; morphological and character description of the dog breeds of the 10 groups (8h). Leading world feline organizations; morphological and character description of the main feline breeds (2h). Bovine species: origins and evolution; consistency and distribution of the Italian and world bovine herd; morphological differences deriving from the types of production, the main Italian and foreign dairy and meat breeds, with dual and triple aptitudes (4h). Sheep and goat species: origins and evolution; morphological differences at the basis of production differentiation, main Italian and foreign breeds, consistency and distribution of the Italian and world sheep herd (2h). Swine species: origins and evolution, morphological characters and racial differences, main Italian and foreign breeds, consistency and distribution of the Italian pig herd (2h). Equine and donkey species: origins and evolution of the horse and donkey, classification by morphological criteria, main Italian and foreign breeds (2h). Biotechnologies related to the improvement and control of reproductive activity in animals of zootechnical interest, sexing of embryos and spermatozoa (2h).
The practical exercises include simulations of morphological and functional assessments on livestock (3h) and companion animals (3h); search in the database of information relating to breed standards, identification of subjects, structure and functions of the main National Breeders Associations (3h); 2h / student shifts in the veterinary teaching hospital (VTH) aimed at breed recognition, coat identification, filling in individual forms for dogs and cats. The practical exercises with animals are aimed at ensuring the student''''s development of critical judgment skills through the exercise of observing an animal and its accurate description. Before approaching any animal, the student is educated on possible escape routes, on the correct approach to the animal, avoiding creating anxiety and stress for the animal, or situations of potential danger for himself and others.

Recommended Bibliography

- DIALMA BALASINI: Zootecnica speciale, principali razze di animali domestici e tecniche di allevamento per le diverse produzioni. Edagricole.
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