The course introduces animal science students to basics of animal health and hygiene, from an animal farming standpoint. Students are first introduced to the fine lines separating livestock producers and engineers from veterinarians, in terms of policies, ethics and procedures and rights of practice. Then, they learn how to distinguish between sick and healthy animals, and how to carry out quarantine protocols. Additional concepts include: pathogenesis, common metabolic ailment formations, contagions, zoonosis and prophylaxis. Major focus is given towards methods of controlling contaminants as well as types and action modes of disinfectants. Finally, verification of several common field livestock diseases and their treatments are tackled.
