Get a sound foundation in animal husbandry over a variety of domestic agricultural species. This course will help you understand how to diagnose disease or determine if an animal has sustained an injury; to help understand the physical capabilities or limitations of particular species; to understand what happens in the nutrition and growth processes; and to assist you to get better performance for your animals. This knowledge is essential if you are going to work with animals in any capacity.
Benefits:
- 100 hours / 12 months to complete
- Self-paced
- Expert tutor support by practicing Australian Vets
- Printed Notes Available
- Online – Study Anywhere, anytime
Course Aims:
- Discuss the physical components of mammals and other animals, including cells and tissues.
- Explain the digestive system of more than one type of animal, in terms of both structure and function.
- Describe the circulatory system of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
- Explain the urinary system of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
- Explain the nervous system of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
- Explain the respiratory system of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
- Explain the reproductive system of animals, including structure and function.
- Explain the muscular system in animals, including the structure and function of muscles, and meat quality.
- Explain the skeletal system of a typical mammal, in terms of both structure and function.
- Describe the biological mechanisms underlying the growth and development of animals and explain the endocrine system of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
- Describe differences between different types of animals, in terms of both structure and function.
There are 11 Lessons in this course:
1. Introduction to cells & tissues
2. The Digestive System
3. The Circulatory System
4. The Urinary System
5. The Nervous System
6. Respiration
7. The Reproductive System
8. Muscles & Meat
9. The Skeleton
10. Animal Growth, Development, and the Endocrine System
11. Comparing Different Animals