VCM 639 - Swine Health and Production

Institution:

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

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Description:

This course covers important diseases of swine and their impact on animal health and production. Lectures (5 hours/week) provide information about clinical signs, diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and cost of diseases, as well as on husbandry practices and production goals. Actual herd investigations are used for illustration. Laboratory/discussion sessions are held once/week during the course. These sessions allow students to investigate herd problems, interpret diagnostic reports, and use swine records. A field trip to the Veterinary Medicine Research Farm allows students to evaluate housing and environmental conditions on a swine farm.

Credits:

2.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.illinois.edu/

Phone Number:

(217) 333-1000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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