Posts Tagged ‘animal products’

Veterinary Medicine Degree at Universidade Regional do Noroeste do Estado do Rio Grande do Sul

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

The veterinarian has to make specific contributions on the health and welfare, ensuring health and quality of animal products, control of zoonoses and the adequacy of the animal production process to the new standards and requirements of sustainable development.

The veterinarian has been increasingly called upon to participate in the production process in relation to animal production and products, health and animal welfare, public health and the environment, these issues which are the four major areas of performance of the veterinarian.

This professional must understand and to integrate the process of regional development of society from a critical view of the chain of animal production. Must be able to develop diagnostic, plan and execute actions at different levels of the production process. In its action, the goals should consider economic, social and cultural needs of different social actors, mediated by the concept of animal welfare, food safety and reducing adverse effects to the environment.

Veterinaria Degree at Universidad Alfonso X El Sabio

Thursday, March 19th, 2009

The vet has always had an important role in animal health and welfare, which has led to improved quality of life. Today, development and industrialization of animal products (meat, milk, fish, etc..) And the consequent demand for quality control and inspection of them, gives the figure of the veterinarian a greater role in society.
The students of the Veterinary UAX receive intensive theoretical and practical training through a personalized education in small groups by highly qualified teachers, which will train them as professionals of the highest order.

To this end, the UAX opened during the 2005-2006 academic year a large Veterinary Hospital equipped with the latest technology from Europe.

Veterinary Public Health Graduate at National Chung Hsing University

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

The Graduate  of Veterinary Public Health (GIVPH) is a dynamic research center dedicated to quality
human health and veterinary medical education in Taiwan. GIVPH is committed to develop the students into specialists capable of using advanced biotechnology and information engineering to meet national and
international needs in the broadest sense. The Institute aims at knowledge innovation and communicates
between industry and education/research organizations via various projects and activities. The focuses of
GIVPH include﹕

The surveillance, diagnosis and control of zoonoses
The prevention of epidemic disease
Hygiene of animal products
Detection and analysis of drug residues and toxins in animal products
Control and utilization of animal wastes
Ecology of tropical disease and vectors

Animal Science Undergraduate at Miryang National University Korea

Wednesday, March 18th, 2009

Livestock farming is an industry which produces the necessities of life by the raising of farm animals and special animals. Animal products such as milk, meat, eggs, and honey are important foods for human life and health, and demand for them is increasing annually. Consequently, the improvement in quantity and quality of livestock and the development of high quality animal products are required. The Department of Animal Science aims to train excellent technologists who are able to work in the fields of livestock husbandry and also makes efforts to develop new animal resources and to use biotechnology for the improvement of animal productivity. The major subjects are Animal Breeding, Reproduction, Management, Feeds and Feeding, Nutrition, and Milk and Meat processing.

Animal Science Minor at Eastern New Mexico University

Wednesday, March 4th, 2009

Animal agriculture is an important part of the economy of Oregon and the nation. It supplies wholesome and nutritional food to millions of people daily. To do this, it requires people with a wide variety of knowledge and skills. In addition to farm or ranch managers, modern animal agriculture requires animal breeders, extension specialists, financiers, food processors, food inspectors, marketing specialists, sales representatives, teachers, technicians, scientists, and veterinarians.
Students who study Animal Sciences learn answers to many important questions such as: How valuable are domestic farm animals to Americans? How can these animals be improved through the application of genetics? How are animal diets formulated, and how are domestic animals cared for? How can animal diseases be prevented? And how are animal products prepared and marketed?

Animal Products Degree at Universita Cattolica Del Sacro Cuore

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

The objective of the Second-level Degree Course in Animal Products, belonging to Class n. 79/S: Livestock Management, is to produce
the professionals essential to today’s livestock farming sector, where sustainability, food safety, and animal health and welfare are key
issues alongside those of animal yields, product quality and the profitability of farms. Students will acquire the necessary scientific
knowledge and the professional competence and skills for promoting and implementing technological and managerial innovation within
livestock farming systems, for the purposes of optimising yields and the health and welfare of animals, and for enhancing the quality of
animal products all the while keeping an eye on economic and sustainability issues.
The specific learning objectives of the course are therefore to impart:
A solid grounding in the scientific disciplines essential to this particular occupational profile, coupled with a firm grasp of the scientific
method of enquiry.
An in-depth understanding of the applied sciences relevant to genetic improvement and to both traditional and innovative methods of
animal husbandry and nutrition, based upon chemical, biological, physical or genetic means.
A solid scientific, technical and practical grounding in the disciplines belonging to this Class of degree.
The ability to undertake and manage professional and research activities aimed at promoting and implementing technological and
managerial innovation within livestock farming systems, for the optimisation of yields whilst respecting environmental sustainability and
animal welfare.
The ability to address and resolve problems arising within the agri-food chain, particularly in relation to animal living conditions,
environmental impact, the quality control of processes and products, and the economic management of animal products and the
enhancement of their market value.
An in-depth knowledge of the laboratory methods employed within the various production process phases, and for the quality control of
different animal products at every stage of the supply chain.
Proficiency in the use of computer and information technology tools and their fields of application, and the ability to fluently employ
written and spoken English, in addition to Italian, also for matters requiring specialist legal or regulatory terminology.
The ability to carry out the above activities with the broadest autonomy and full responsibility.
The time allotted to private study generally accounts for 60% of the total hourly course load.

Veterinary Medicine Degree at Universidade De Tras Os Montes E Alto Douro

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

In order to meet the expectations of students and the demands of society for future professionals, the teaching of Veterinary Sciences covers a wide range of applications, ganool cover 11 spread over 2 semesters of courses and studies include:

- The year in clinical pets, of captive and exotic, diagnosing the etiology of disease processes and prescribing the appropriate treatment and developing a scheme prophylactic correctly. Other clinical activity focuses on species of livestock and the role of recreation and sport, relevant not only in the economy of the farms, but also in public health.
- The Public Health whose activity exceeds the intervention at the farm level, there is still a much more comprehensive action, with particular emphasis on control of zoonoses transmitted by domestic animals species, and wild game.
- The Food Technology, the FDA in Food Safety to follow the product from production to consumption, ensuring quality and food hygiene and health of the final product. These and many other related areas such as biotechnology and diagnosis, animal health and epidemiovigilância are essential to the intervention of the veterinarian.

Profile and career opportunities of graduates:

- Biotechnology and diagnosis
- Clinic of pets
- Clinic of livestock species
- Clinic of exotic species and wild
- Production and animal breeding
- Animal health
- Police and Sanitary Epidemiovigilância
- Technology of animal products
- FDA
- Hygiene and Public Health

Veterinary Medicine Requirements at National Agricultural University

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

The Law of Ukraine “On Veterinary Medicine” provides key requirements for SpecialistТs Degree, specifically:
diagnostics, medical treatment and prophylaxis of infectious, invasive, and non-contagious animal diseases;
protection of population from diseases common to men and animals;
providing of the veterinary and sanitary quality control (in veterinary and sanitary terms) in respect of: animal products and raw materials deemed the food fit for men or animals and further processing; animal protection and food additives; monitoring of compliance with veterinary and sanitary requirements related to environment
protection;
protection of the Ukrainian territory from causative agents and organisms from territories of foreign countries or quarantine areas;

Specialist in Veterinary Medicine must have knowledge in:
structure and function of the organism, also, general biological laws and processes governing their stability subject to type of animal, its age and sex, and environmental factors;
main principles of genesis and development of epiphenomenona in the organism; also, techniques/methods of diagnostics, treatment, prognostication, and prophylaxis;

know how to:
determine whether a particular animal is healthy or not;
organize and perform a complex of acts and actions related to: prophylaxis, diagnostics, and treatment of animals as to existence of infectious, invasive, and non-contagious animal diseases; protection of population from disease common to men and animals; compliance control in respect of the ban to take vegetable and animal products as well other products deemed inferior/unfit for consumption in veterinary and sanitary terms.

Breathitt Veterinary Degree at Murray State University

Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009

The mission of the Breathitt Veterinary Center (BVC) is to provide rapid, accurate diagnostic data that enables veterinarians to make appropriate treatment decisions. The BVC is part of an interdependent team composed of the animal owner, veterinarian, and diagnostic laboratory dedicated to the efficient production of safe animal products to the consumers of Kentucky. The BVC uses the latest scientific knowledge, equipment, and techniques to reduce losses from animal diseases and to promote animal health.

The BVC is fully accredited for all animal species by the American Association of Veterinary Laboratory Diagnosticians (AAVLD). The scientific disciplines of Pathology, Microbiology, Molecular Diagnostics, Toxicology, Serology, and Virology are provided in the facility. The lists on the following pages include most of the diagnostic procedures performed by the BVC. The BVC continually expands its testing capabilities and strives to incorporate advancements in scientific tests and equipment into its operations. Please contact the BVC if you have any questions regarding the availability of tests or with a recommendation for additions.