This course directs the attention to the variations that exist between animals of the same breed. A method is proposed of comparing each animal individual with the true type for its breed. Usual identification methods of horses and cattle are described.
To know regulations about animal identification / To describe an animal with apprpriate terms
Part 1 : The horse: - age estimation - colours and markings - means of identification - judging the horse - horse gaits Part 2 : Cattle : - age estimation - means of identification - judging dairy and beef cattle
Horse identification Parts of the horse Horse gaits Cattle identification Judging dairy and beef cattle
Examples of horse indentification with the narrative and the diagram are presented
Written examination
Instructions pour l'identification des équidés. Ministère de l'Agriculture, Les Haras nationaux, France, janvier 2002
Identification of horses. Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), 2000
| Training | Study programme | Block | Credits | Mandatory |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 0 | 2 | |
| Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine | Standard | 2 | 2 |