ECTS - University of Pisa
| Modules | Area | Type | Hours | Teacher(s) | |
| FISIOLOGIA DEGLI ANIMALI DOMESTICI E BENESSERE ANIMALE | VET/02 | LEZIONI | 62 |
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Far acquisire allo studente le conoscenze fondamentali riguardanti la fisiologia ed il funzionamento dell'organismo animale, anche in senso comparato, per quanto riguarda il sistema nervoso, l'apparato muscolare, la fisiologia renale e la riproduzione in specie animali di interesse veterinario.
To acquire the student's basic knowledge of the physiology and functioning of the animal organism, even in a comparative manner, with respect to the nervous system, muscle tissue, kidney physiology and reproduction in animal species of veterinary interest.
The module of Ethology and Animal Welfare has the purpose of providing the student with in-depth knowledge of the behavior of pets. These notions will be indispensable to enable the student to properly assess the level of animal welfare and to be able to adequately intervene to protect him.
Le conoscenze acquisite saranno valutate attraverso una prova scritta con risposte chiuse ed una prove orale alla fine del corso.
For Physiology, the acquired knowledge will be evaluated through two ongoing assessments, consisting of written tests with closed and open answers, and possibly with oral exams at the end of the course.
For the Animal Ethology and Wellbeing module, knowledge will be evaluated through an oral exam at the end of the course.
Methods:
Further information:
Examination Consists in two written exams; alternative Oral exam
Lo studente dovrà acquisire la capacità di integrare in modo dinamico le diverse funzioni e gli elementi di valutazione dei principali parametri fisiologici, in alcuni casi eseguendo semplici esami e test di laboratorio.
The student will need to acquire the ability to dynamically integrate the various functions and evaluation elements of the main physiological parameters, in some cases by performing simple examinations and laboratory tests.
For the module of Animal Ethology and Wellbeing, the student must acquire the ability to integrate knowledge about the behavior of different pets in order to evaluate their state of well-being and the quality of their relationship with the human being.
Sarà valutata la capacità, durante le prove scritte ed orale, di analizzare in modo critico interazioni fra sistemi fisiologici.
Physiology will assess the ability, during written and oral tests, to critically analyze interactions between physiological systems.
For the module of Animal Ethology and Wellbeing, during the oral examination, the student must demonstrate that he possesses the ability to analyze different behaviors in relation to their importance in revealing the animal's level of well-being and the type of relationship existing with the animal, human being.
In the module of Animal Ethology and Wellbeing, the student can acquire and develop a particular sensibility regarding the welfare of both breeding animals and those of affection.
durante le lezioni lo studente dimostrerà l'eventuale sensibilità acquisita che sarà valutata in base ai comportamenti effettuati.
During the lessons the student will demonstrate the acquired sensitivity that will be evaluated based on the behaviors performed.
Per il corso integrato è prevista la propedeuticità dei corsi di Anatomia e Biochimica. Per la Fisiologia risultano utili conoscenze di base fisico-biologiche.
The integrated course is foreseen for the pre-courses of the courses of Anatomy and Biochemistry. For physiology, useful physico-biological knowledge is useful.
For the module of animal ethology and welfare are important knowledge of the anatomical structures of the nervous system, the endocrinological and physiological ones necessary for the understanding of the mechanisms related to stress.
Le lezioni frontali si svolgono in aula con l'ausilio di diapositive proiettate durante la lezione e precedentemente fornite agli studenti tramite il sistema di e-learning. Durante il corso e prima dell'esame, gli studenti possono essere ricevuti dal docente su appuntamento, da richiedere via email. Alla fine delle lezioni frontali e prima di sostenere l'esame, gli studenti devono aver frequentato le attività pratiche previste per i singoli moduli.
The frontal lessons take place in the classroom with the help of slides projected during the lesson and previously provided to students via the e-learning system. During the course and before the exam, students can be received by the teacher by appointment, to be requested by email. At the end of the frontal lessons and before taking the exam, students must have attended the practical activities provided for the individual modules.
Modulo di Fisiologia
Argomento
Ore
Fisiologia cellulare
2
Apparato riproduttore
3
Sistema Nervoso
6
Sistema Endocrino
2
Sistema Muscolare
4
Sangue
6
Apparato cardio vascolare
5
Apparato digerente (prestomaci)
5
Stomaco
2
Fegato
2
Pancreas esocrino
1
Intestino
5
Rene
5
Ghiandola mammaria
2
Latte (composizione)
2
Esercitazione: Analisi del sangue (conta gl rossi e gl bianchi; conta differenziale, ematocrito, VES)
4
Esercitazione: metodica del prelievo e analisi su seme fresco di coniglio
6
Esercitazione : Analisi delle urine
3
Esercitazione: Analisi principali parametri del latte
3
TOTALE
68
Physiology Module
Topic
hours
Cell physiology
5
Nervous system
6
Endocrine system
2
Muscular System
4
Blood
5
Preparation for the 1st time trial
2
Vascular cardio vascular system
4
Digestive system (beyond)
5
Stomach
2
Liver
2
Exocrine pancreas
1
Intestine
5
Kidney
5
Mammary gland
2
Milk (composition)
2
Exercise: Blood analysis (counts red and white gl, differential counts)
4
Exercise: method of sampling and analysis on fresh rabbit seed
6
Exercise: Urine Analysis
2
Exercise: Main parameters of milk parameters
2
Tutorial: Milk protein electrophoretic analysis
2
TOTAL
68
Form of Ethology and Animal Wellbeing:
Basic ethology (6 hours) - general notions about the development of behavior, imprinting and communicating in animals.
Cat and dog ethology (14 hours) - behavioral development, puppy management, dog and cat communication, canine aggression, social behavior, and reproductive behavior.
Animal ethology of zootechnical interest (8 hours) - development of horse, ruminant and pig, social behavior of horse, ruminant and pig.
Stress (2 hours) - physiological mechanisms, evaluation methods in different animal species.
Practical exercises (10 hours) - 3 hours in the kennel (dog approach, stress signal evaluation), 3 hours in cattle stall (animal approach, wellness index assessment), 4 hours dedicated to the prevention of behavioral problems Dog and cat.
Il materiale didattico proiettato sotto forma di slides durante il corso è disponibile per gli studenti sul canale TEAMS relativo.
Nel programma del corso è inoltre fornita una lista di libri a cui gli studenti possono fare riferimento, presenti nella biblioteca del Dip.to Scienze Veterinarie -Unipi:
The didactic material screened in the form of slides during the course is available for students on the e-learning site of the U.S. Veterinary Science Dip.
The course program also provides a list of books to which the students can refer to, located in the Library of the Veterinary Science -Universe and / or the teacher:
Aguggini G., Beghelli V., Giulio L.F., 1998. Physiology of domestic animals with elements of ethology. UTET
Cunningham J.G., 2005. Veterinary Physiology Manual. Antonio Delfino Ed.
Sjaastad O., Sand O., Hove K., 2013. Physiology of Domestic Pets. Publishing House Ambrosiana.
Domestic Pets Physiology - Dukes. Ed Italiana. F. Church et al. - Idelson-Gnocchi. Naples
Veterinary Physiology - M.G.Clement et al. Point Veterinary Italie. 1st ed. Milan
With regard to the module of animal ethology and welfare, the slides on the e-learning website of the department are exhaustive and allow the student to acquire the knowledge necessary to pass the exam, resulting from the processing of relevant information From several bibliographic sources and from the research of the teacher.
The book is still recommended.
Angelo Gazzano: Manuale di etologia del cane. ETS PISA Editions
il corso non prevede obbligo di frequenza. i non frequentanti possono preparare l'esame avvalendosi delle diapositive disponibili sul canale TEAMS dedicato
The course does not require a frequency requirement. Non-attendants can prepare the exam using the slides available on the department's e-learning site.
For the Physiology module, the exam consists of 2 written tests, quizzes and an oral interview if the student has not achieved enough in both tests. Oral evidence is nevertheless sustainable as an alternative to written tests.
Only the oral exam is for the Animal Ethology and Welfare module.
