Animal Health and Welfare (AC)

Code	School	Level	Credits	Semesters
VETS1012	Veterinary Medicine and Science	1	20	April Full Year UK

Code: VETS1012
School: Veterinary Medicine and Science
Level: 1
Credits: 20
Semesters: April Full Year UK

Summary

This module considers:

Animal health and husbandry
Animal handling
Housing and animal environments
Animal industries and / or the role of the different species in the society
Legislation and regulatory bodies

Throughout the module the following species will be considered:

Dogs and cats
Small mammals
Exotic animals
Horses
Cattle
Small ruminants (including sheep, goats and deer)
Camelids
Pigs
Poultry
Fish
Wildlife

Target Students

Restricted to students registered for the BVMedSci programme only. There is a limited number of places on this module. Students are reminded that enrolments which are not agreed by the Offering School in advance may be cancelled without notice.

Classes

A mixture of lectures, practical sessions, seminars and self-directed study.

Assessment

Inclass Exam 1 (Written & Practical): Animal Handling Direct Observation of Procedural Skills (DOPS) *Note: This element of the assessment must be passed before being allowed to complete the practical assessment and any EMS and Note: This element of the assessment must be passed before progression to Year 4 of the BVM BVS programme.
50% Inclass Exam 1 (Written) (0-hour-50-minute): MCQs, EMQs, hot spots and fill in the blanks
50% Inclass Exam 2 (Written) (1-hour): Online short answer

Assessed by end of designated period

Educational Aims

The aims of the module are to provide students with:An introduction to the health and husbandry of the common species on which to build throughout the remainder of the courseUnderstanding of key behavioural characteristics and behavioural states of common speciesA basic understanding of UK animal industries and the role of the different species in societyThe key animal handling and practical skills to enable them to effectively and efficiently learn during preclinical and clinical EMSAn understanding of the opportunities available working with different species following graduation

Learning Outcomes

A. Knowledge and understanding
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:
The principles of animal health and husbandry;
Legislation relating to the keeping of animals;
Animal industries and the role of the different species in society.

B. Intellectual skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
Critical appraisal of housing and husbandry systems;
Extrapolation and transfer of knowledge of husbandry to unfamiliar species.

C. Professional practical skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
Animal handling skills;
An ability to assess animal housing and environments.

D. Transferable (key) skills
At the end of this module the student should be able to demonstrate:
An ability to work in small groups;
An ability to extrapolate knowledge between differing species and areas of knowledge.

Conveners

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Last updated 07/01/2025.