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Syllabus

HV0172 Herd analysis including laboratory animal science, 15.0 Credits

Besättningsutredning inklusive försöksdjursvetenskap

Subjects

Agricultural Science Animal Science Animal science Agricultural science

Education cycle

Master’s level

Modules

Title	Credits	Code
Herd study	13.5	0102
Laboratory Animal Science	1.5	0103

Advanced study in the main field

Second cycle, has only first-cycle course/s as entry requirements
Master’s level (A1N)

Grading scale

Language

Swedish

Prior knowledge

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Objectives

The course intends to provide in-depth knowledge of examining the operation of livestock farm from several points of view. The course includes laws and regulations concerning animal production and the use of research animals. The student trains in identifying areas that has potential for improvement and develop suggestions with practical solutions of the problem.

After completing the course, the student should be able to:

• account for laws and regulations as well as ethical issues regarding the use of animals for scientific purposes,

• explain how the 3 R (Replace, Reduce and Refine) can be applied when using animals in research and what is meant by a care culture,

• explain how housing, care and experimental methodology can affect experimental animals and research results,

• describe and discuss the operation of a commercial livestock farm,

• identify areas for improvement in feeding, housing, breeding, health and welfare and propose relevant measures for these,

• independently analyze and discuss factors that affect the biological outcome of an animal herd and its economic consequences with regard to product quality and sustainability,

• plan and carry out an investigation and present the results in a way that is adapted to a specified target group.

Content

In the course, the student participates in a project concerning one species within animal food production. The student should describe such feeding, care, breeding, health, housing and animal welfare factors that are possible to determine by e.g. farm-specific data, own measurements and interviews with the farmer. Opportunities for improvement are identified and solutions to revealed problem are presented both orally and in writing. The presentation includes a description of the operation, the opportunities for improvement, proposals for solutions and explanations of the biological, economic and sustainability aspects of selected solutions.

The course also gives students basic knowledge regarding legislation and regulations when using experimental animals. The course includes handling exercises of live animals.

Study visits may occur.

Mandatory elements occur within e.g. presentations, group discussions, projects and study visits.

The course trains the following general competencies: Popular science presentation, analytical skills, critical thinking and advise-giving.

Grading form

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Formats and requirements for examination

Active participation in, and approved written and oral presentation of the project work. Approved participation in the course’s compulsory parts. Passed examination in laboratory animal science.

• If a student has failed an examination, the examiner has the right to issue supplementary assignments. This applies if it is possible and there are grounds to do so.
• The examiner can provide an adapted assessment to students entitled to study support for students with disabilities following a decision by the university. Examiners may also issue an adapted examination or provide an alternative way for the students to take the exam.
• If this syllabus is withdrawn, SLU may introduce transitional provisions for examining students admitted based on this syllabus and who have not yet passed the course.
• For the examination of a degree project (independent project), the examiner may also allow the student to add supplemental information after the deadline for submission. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Other information

• The right to participate in teaching and/or supervision only applies for the course instance the student was admitted to and registered on.

• If there are special reasons, students are entitled to participate in components with compulsory attendance when the course is given again. Read more in the Education Planning and Administration Handbook.

Additional information

It is expected that the student has good knowledge of nutrition, breeding, health, ethology, animal welfare, housing and care of the animal species you wish to work with in the course. It is also expected that the student has at least basic knowledge in business economics.



Can not be included in same degree as the courses HV0086 or HV0138.

Responsible department

Department of Animal Nutrition and Management

Cooperating departments: