VET20090 Locomotion in Domestic Animals

Academic Year 2020/2021

This integrated module deals with the major aspects of animal locomotion, and will include topographical anatomy of the limbs, exercise physiology, neuromuscular pharmacology, equine farriery and conformation and lameness in domestic animals. The canine limbs will be utilised as the primary example, but other species of clinical interest will also be studied.
Attendance is compulsory at practical classes. Unauthorised absences will result in a reduced final grade.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module the student should be able to:Describe the overall topographical, comparative and functional anatomy of the fore- and hindlimbs in the more common domestic species.Describe the functional aberrations and deficits, both in soft and hard tissues, giving rise to the more frequent instances of lameness in domestic animals. Explain the roles that the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems play in supporting locomotion and exercise.Describe the pharmacology of the neuromuscular junction, relating it to muscle contraction, muscle relaxant drugs and related diseases.Describe how limb and hoof conformation influences gait and how farriery techniques are used to protect the equine hoof and modify faulty gait.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

15

Practical

35

Field Trip/External Visits

0

Autonomous Student Learning

65

Total

115

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures and practicals 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET20030 - Head & Nervous System

Incompatibles:
VET30370 - Locomotion & exercise


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Written and open-book exam on the entire syllabus with a total of 15-20 SAQs - to be administered via Brightspace. The questions will remain open for 2 weeks (end of week 12 - end of 1st exam week) Coursework (End of Trimester) Yes Graded No

70

Project: A specific topic of interest will be given to each group. The groups will develop slides on their topics and will present their slides virtually around week 10 of the term. Week 10 n/a Graded No

30


Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Professor David Brayden Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jane Brennan Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White Tutor
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor
Dr Alison Reynolds Tutor
Dylan Scott Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor