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
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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.
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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.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
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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.
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Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
- Veterinarians - Veterinary nurses - Veterinary medicine and veterinary nursing students - Animal health technicians on a cattle farm
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Program
Program
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Ultrasound for Monitoring and Controlling Diseases in Cattle Herds
1.5 ects
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
Veterinary medicine; Veterinary nursing; Animal production.
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Scientific areas of the course
Scientific areas of the course
Ciências veterinárias
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Observations
Observations
Assessment methodology: Written theoretical assessment; Practical assessment demonstrating skills in an operational environment.
Lisboa | Faculdade de Medicina Veterinária
