ANIM 211 — Animal Production
Veterinary Medicine · University of Ghana
Origin, classification, global distribution. Adaptive physiology/Mechanism of adaptation, stress syndrome in swine. Anatomic and physiological characteristics, importance of swine to man. Breeds, Behaviour: maternal , social, investigatory, territorial, sexual, Anomalous behaviour; Growth and development in pigs. Nutrient requirements in life cycle; definition of technical terms. Origin and domestication of Poultry, Classification and world/global poultry distribution. Anatomy and physiological characteristics and adaptation of poultry to the tropics. Terminology in poultry. Importance of Chicken to Man. Factors affecting Poultry Production. Systems of production. Incubation and Hatchery management. Brooding of chicks. Management and rearing of broilers and layers; Requirements/Standards for Poultry Feeds. Poultry Behaviour Record keeping.
- Credits
- 3
- Level
- Level 200
- Semester
- Semester One
Other courses on this programme
- BCMB 217 — Veterinary Biochemistry I
- BCMB 218 — Veterinary Biochemistry II
- BCMB 222 — Veterinary Biochemistry III
- VBAS 211 — Veterinary Gross Anatomy I
- VBAS 212 — Veterinary Gross Anatomy II
- VBAS 213 — Histology
- VBAS 214 — Embryology
- VBAS 215 — Veterinary Physiology I
- VBAS 216 — Veterinary Physiology II
- VBAS 218 — Animal Management 1
- VBAS 220 — Filed Practical I
- ANIM 311 — Principles of Animal Nutrition
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Start freeCourse details from University of Ghana Volume 3 Handbook for the Bachelor's Degree: Course Descriptions for Programmes in the Sciences (2017).