Module Descriptors
ADVANCES IN ANIMAL HEALTH AND PERFORMANCE
BIOL50603
Key Facts
Health, Education, Policing and Sciences
Level 5
30 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 96
Independent Study Hours: 204
Total Learning Hours: 300
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 60%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Resources
Group teaching rooms
Internet linked PCs
Learning resource centre
Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle)
Flip cameras
Video and screen capture software
Internet linked PCs
Learning resource centre
Virtual Learning Environment (Moodle)
Flip cameras
Video and screen capture software
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None.
Module Texts
Hinchcliff, K. W., Kaneps, A. J. Geor, R. J. (2007) Equine Exercise Physiology; The Science of Exercise in the Athletic Horse. Saunders.
Robin, A., Meinkoth, J. H. (2007) Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Techniques; An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice. Saunders.
Wilmore, J. H., Costill, D. L., Kenney, W. L. (2008) Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics Europe Ltd.
Robin, A., Meinkoth, J. H. (2007) Clinical Pathology and Diagnostic Techniques; An Issue of Veterinary Clinics: Small Animal Practice. Saunders.
Wilmore, J. H., Costill, D. L., Kenney, W. L. (2008) Physiology of Sport and Exercise. Human Kinetics Europe Ltd.
Module Learning Strategies
This module will be delivered via 20 x 4 hour classroom sessions that will deliver theory via a wide range of methods such as traditional lectures, group activities, guest speakers, individual tasks, questioning, role play, modelling, kinaesthetic activities, short research tasks and tutorials to develop underpinning knowledge and understanding and 4 x 4 hour seminars and site visits.
On top of this it is expected that students will partake in at least 204 hours of independent learning for this module. This will include, but is not limited to, preparation for classroom sessions (~24hrs), extending classroom notes via extended reading and research (~72 hrs), completion of tasks leading from classroom sessions and VLE based tasks (~48hrs) and research, planning and production of assignments (~60 hrs).
Students will have access to an appropriate virtual learning environment (VLE) where they can access a range of sources to support their studies through this module.
On top of this it is expected that students will partake in at least 204 hours of independent learning for this module. This will include, but is not limited to, preparation for classroom sessions (~24hrs), extending classroom notes via extended reading and research (~72 hrs), completion of tasks leading from classroom sessions and VLE based tasks (~48hrs) and research, planning and production of assignments (~60 hrs).
Students will have access to an appropriate virtual learning environment (VLE) where they can access a range of sources to support their studies through this module.
Module Indicative Content
Types of performance animals: Racehorses, dressage horses, event horses, showjumpers, racing pigeons, racing huskies, greyhound racing, working animals, draught animals.
Exercise physiology: Physiological changes that occur during exercise, physical adaptations to exercise.
Disorders of performance animals: Types of performance injuries experiences by performance animals, including fractures, dislocations, tendon and ligament damage, ruptures, cardiac arrest. Euthanasia of injured performance animals.
Management of performance animals: Optimum feeding for performance, housing of performance animals, drugs and their effects on performance, fitness programmes.
Performance in extreme environments: Adaptations that occur when performing in extreme heat and cold, problems and risks associated with performing in extreme heat and cold, performance at altitude, altitude training, risks of performing at altitude.
Ethics of using animals for performance: The value of animals, ethics vs morals, principles of animals rights, the use of animals for the enjoyment of humans. Issues around increased incidents of injury.
Diagnostics: Methods of identifying a range of animal disorders and their advantages and disadvantages including medical history, physical examination, local nerve blocking, ultrasonography, radiography, scintigraphy, thermography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Therapy: Recent advances in therapeutic techniques and their uses in the veterinary industry, including, stem cell therapy, hypobarics, hydrotherapy, chiropractics, osteopathy, shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, and advances in the treatment of wounds.
Pharmacology : Pharmacological agents, legislation relating to drug use and abuse, categories, classes and schedules of drugs, pharmacological terminology, dose calculations, routes of administration, safe storage, handling and disposal of drugs. Recent advances in animal pharmaceuticals, including vaccine development, antiviral development, antibiotic resistance, antibiotic development.
Exercise physiology: Physiological changes that occur during exercise, physical adaptations to exercise.
Disorders of performance animals: Types of performance injuries experiences by performance animals, including fractures, dislocations, tendon and ligament damage, ruptures, cardiac arrest. Euthanasia of injured performance animals.
Management of performance animals: Optimum feeding for performance, housing of performance animals, drugs and their effects on performance, fitness programmes.
Performance in extreme environments: Adaptations that occur when performing in extreme heat and cold, problems and risks associated with performing in extreme heat and cold, performance at altitude, altitude training, risks of performing at altitude.
Ethics of using animals for performance: The value of animals, ethics vs morals, principles of animals rights, the use of animals for the enjoyment of humans. Issues around increased incidents of injury.
Diagnostics: Methods of identifying a range of animal disorders and their advantages and disadvantages including medical history, physical examination, local nerve blocking, ultrasonography, radiography, scintigraphy, thermography, Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI).
Therapy: Recent advances in therapeutic techniques and their uses in the veterinary industry, including, stem cell therapy, hypobarics, hydrotherapy, chiropractics, osteopathy, shockwave therapy, electrotherapy, and advances in the treatment of wounds.
Pharmacology : Pharmacological agents, legislation relating to drug use and abuse, categories, classes and schedules of drugs, pharmacological terminology, dose calculations, routes of administration, safe storage, handling and disposal of drugs. Recent advances in animal pharmaceuticals, including vaccine development, antiviral development, antibiotic resistance, antibiotic development.
Module Additional Assessment Details
This module will be assessed by two elements.
The first will be a 3000-word written report investigating the current production and management of a named performance animal (60%). LO's 1, 2 and 3.
The second will be a 10-minute verbal presentation, plus 5 minutes for targeted questioning, on a particular animal therapy for a specific injury/disease seen in performance animals. This will include a critical review of a scientific paper relating to recent development in the field chosen (40%). LO's 4 and 5.
The module will also involve a range of formative assessment techniques to assess learning and progress throughout the module including practical assessments, self, peer and tutor evaluation, targeted questioning and critical analysis of techniques and skills. Use of flip cameras, videos and screen capture software to examine performance and improve presentation techniques will be an important part of the formative assessment of this module.
The first will be a 3000-word written report investigating the current production and management of a named performance animal (60%). LO's 1, 2 and 3.
The second will be a 10-minute verbal presentation, plus 5 minutes for targeted questioning, on a particular animal therapy for a specific injury/disease seen in performance animals. This will include a critical review of a scientific paper relating to recent development in the field chosen (40%). LO's 4 and 5.
The module will also involve a range of formative assessment techniques to assess learning and progress throughout the module including practical assessments, self, peer and tutor evaluation, targeted questioning and critical analysis of techniques and skills. Use of flip cameras, videos and screen capture software to examine performance and improve presentation techniques will be an important part of the formative assessment of this module.