Exognosis and Animal Identification

Presentation

Morphological characteristics of the main species of domestic animals and new companion animals.

Part of this Programme

Veterinary Medicine

Level of Qualification|Semesters|ECTS

| Semestral | 4

Year | Type of course unit | Language

1 |Mandatory |Português

Code

ULHT478-6020

Recommended complementary curricular units

Not applicable

Prerequisites and co-requisites

n/a

Professional Internship

Não

Syllabus

• Concept and nomenclature of regions outside the animal
• Classification of anatomical skin covering structures
• Marking, patterns and coats
• Age Determination
• Animal Identification Methods and Systems
• Species covered:
  • Birds and Reptiles
  • Rabbits and exotic mammals
  • Horses
  • Dogs
  • Cats
  • Cattle
  • Sheep and goats
  • Pigs

Objectives

Acquire knowledge about the main morphological characteristics of different groups of animals;
Recognize the various breeds of domestic species and identify the regions of the outside, the types, varieties and particularities of the animals' coat, their attitudes and plumbs;
Enable the student to determine the approximate age of the animal;
Perform a correct animal identification using the appropriate methodology (natural, analytical or implanted identification methods);
Recognise the main Portuguese breeds of animals: bovine, equine, ovine, caprine, swine, canine, feline, leporidae and poultry.
Acquire knowledge about the main species of exotic birds, reptiles and companion mammals.

Teaching methodologies and assessment

In continuous assessment and final exam, it is mandatory to attend at least 2/3 of lectures and 2/3 of seminars. Students with working status and others in similar condions, will be submitted to a supplementary evaluation to be defined by the professor. For passing continuous assessment, students must achieve a grade of 9.5 or higher on all assessments.

The partial assessment obtained during the continuous assessment may be carried over to the examination scheme. In the event of non-approval of one of the practical or theoretical components, students may take only the missing component in the subsequent exam seasons of that school year.

Mid-term continuous assessment:
-Theoretical: 2 written tests
-Practical: 2 written tests and exercises in classes

It is considered approved the student who obtains a final grade of not less than 9.5 values in both components.
The final grade of the UC corresponds to the weighted average of the theoretical (50%) and practical (50%) evaluation.

References

• Warren, D. M. (2016). Small animal care and management. Cengage.
• Ekarius, C. (2008). Storey's illustrated breed guide to sheep, goats, cattle, and pigs. Storey Pub..
• Edwards, E. H. (2016). The horse Encyclopedia. DK
• Club, A. K. (2017). The new complete dog book. Companionhouse books.
• Rixon, A. (2020). The illustrated encyclopedia of cats. Chartwell Books.

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