208-101 Farm Animal Biology

202-103 Biology for Land and Food Resources.

On completion of this subject students should:

• understand the basic anatomy of the major domestic and agricultural animal species and the principal functions of the major organs and tissues;

• understand how and what products are harvested from farm animals and how manipulating animal form and function can alter animal production;

• understand animal behaviour, factors modifying its expression and the influence of behaviour on animal production as well as the implications for animal welfare;

• be able to analyse how the environment and genetics influence animal performance and the quality of products harvested;

• and appreciate the importance of animal health in animal production systems and that disease usually has animal management as a component of its occurrence, prevention and treatment.

A three-hour written examination at the end of semester (70%), practical work (20%) and tutorials (10%).

• W Bruce Currie, Structure and Function of Domestic Animals. CRC Press Inc., 1995.