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Open Courses Ultrasound for Monitoring and Controlling Diseases in Cattle Herds

This course will contribute to more conscious and efficient livestock production in line with the One Health concept, specifically with regard to the early detection of disease in cattle herds, using uterine and pulmonary ultrasonography in sentinel animal Read more
Course formatIn-Person Hours16h Credits1.5 ECTS
  • What will I learn in this course?

    What will I learn in this course?

    This course will contribute to more conscious and efficient livestock production in line with the One Health concept, specifically with regard to the early detection of disease in cattle herds, using uterine and pulmonary ultrasonography in sentinel animals, facilitating timely intervention and thus contributing to a reduction in the use of antimicrobials, economic losses, and animal suffering.
  • Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona

    Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona

    • Acquisition of skills for early identification of respiratory and reproductive problems in cattle herds.
    • Resolution of clinical problems with a preventive approach.
    • Reduction in the use of antimicrobials in cattle farms.
  • Technical and professional skills that I will acquire

    Technical and professional skills that I will acquire

    Identify some of the diseases that most affect ruminant production; Identify risk factors on each farm that contribute to the occurrence of disease; Learn about tools for early disease identification and the use of sentinel animals, with special emphasis on ultrasound; Apply prophylactic measures (including biosecurity) to reduce the occurrence of disease; Decide in each specific situation on the use of therapeutic (including antimicrobials) and prophylactic protocols, and other control and prevention measures.
  • Program

    Program

    • [Anual]
    • Ultrasound for Monitoring and Controlling Diseases in Cattle Herds 1.5 ects
  • Observations

    Observations

    Assessment methodology: Written theoretical assessment; Practical assessment demonstrating skills in an operational environment.

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