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L1 Introduction to Animal Husbandry (Shelter and housing (Bedding,…
L1 Introduction to Animal Husbandry
Shelter and housing
Bedding
Stocking density
Ventilation
Hygiene
Socialisation
Food and Water
What feed?
When feed?
How feed?
Breeds/reproduction
Right breed for right purpose/performance
People/Handling
Education/training
Empathy
Abilities
Dedication
How handled
i.e. Rushing dairy cows --> Lameness
Biosecurity
Stopping spread
Routine Management procedures
Castration/Spay
Dehorning
Debeaking
Teeth clipping
Tail docking
5 Freedoms
Hunger and thirst
Discomfort
Pain, injury and disease
Express (most) normal behaivours
Fear and distresss
Consequences
For people
Zoonotic disease
Emotional toll
Treatment costs
Poor performance
Production losses
Injury
Diseases
Colic
Stereotypic behaviours
Tail biting
Lameness
Obesity
Role as a vet
Advising and training clients
Support owners
Lead on issues of husbandry
Dont use vet medicines to compensate for poor husbandry