Veterinary Degrees Online

The course aims to train top-level professionals trained in the theoretical / practical of Zootecnia, equipped with managerial and entrepreneurial mindset within the context of the globalized world and the various needs of the labor market segments productive. It is attributed to Zootecnista planning knowledge in the areas of livestock, breeding, trial of animals, herd recording, artificial insemination, fodder production, nutrition and feeding, management, production, reproduction and prophylaxis of various animals.

The Brazilian Zootecnista have before it a great challenge: the creation of Zootecnia Tropical, with the application of knowledge zootechnical that are compatible to the climatic and ecological conditions of our region. Agricultural Schools are a true and permanent market for Zootecnista. State agricultural research companies, the Brazilian Enterprise for Agricultural Research (EMBRAPA), along with institutions such as refrigerators, feed industries, and agricultural equipment, breeding farms and cooperatives represent the broad market’s working zootechnics.

This course is offered in Bagé in Rural Campus, in Alegrete.

The degree aims to train professionals with a solid scientific basis, able to understand and diagnose the current situation of livestock, as well as to guide the use of modern techniques to make farming economically viable activities. The professional will have power to run the profession in any area of their training. The graduate earns degree in veterinary medicine.

Under the coordination of professor José Carlos Lucena Rosa, this course offers 50 places per semester. The time duration of the course is 5 years (10 semesters), for a total of 4,470 hours / class. The classes take place in the daytime shift.

Among its general characteristics, the Course of Veterinary Medicine, University of the Region of the Campaign’s goal to form a competent professional with an overview and critique of the man in his relation with the environment and the society, dedicated to the branch of science Agrarian that studying animals, providing their cooperation in raising the living standards of the community, whose theoretical and practical knowledge to enable the exercise of the following main activities:

- Promote and implement measures to encourage the production of animals, instructing or adopting the procedures and systems, genetic and food that are most given to improvement of the various species and breeds, including the conditioning of their better adaptation to the environment, aiming to objectives of its creation and the destiny of their products;

- Study, coordination and implementation of techniques of interest to animal breeding, including the service of artificial insemination;

- Inspection and supervision from a health and hygiene of products of animal origin;

- Study and implementation of public health measures in relation to diseases of animals transmissible to humans (zoonoses);

- Perform the technical supervision of the exhibition of animals and of experimental stations for their creation;

- Clinical and surgical obstetrics domestic animals;

- Prophylaxis and control of infectious diseases and parasites of domestic animals;

- Join the examinations that the pets have to be submitted for the purpose of their registration in the companies registry of pedigree;

- Teaching and research, both in the professional sector of the veterinary sector and in basic biological sciences related.

Establishment of training:
Polytechnic Institute of Santarém – Santarém School of Agricultural
2.
Title of the course of technological specialization:
Veterinary Care
3.
Area of training which includes:
640 – Veterinary Care
4.
Professional to prepare:
The technical professional veterinary care is that, independently or under
supervision of a veterinarian, carries out the planning, organization and
implementation of a set of activities in the care of animal health
either in the area of livestock, whether in the area of pets, or in
technology sectors in support of veterinary medicine, and laboratory testing
clinics.
5.
List of skills to acquire:
Support to carry out clinical and surgical activity under the supervision of the Medical
Veterinary;
To support the administration of drugs, under the guidance of the veterinarian;
To sampling, packaging and dispatch to laboratory;
Perform laboratory procedures and techniques of diagnostic aids;
Implement requirements for accommodation and management of animal production and
company to ensure the conditions of welfare;
Run and control techniques associated with animal identification;
Run the techniques of hygiene and shearing of animals and production company;
Support for assisted reproduction techniques, eg artificial insemination;
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6. Training Plan
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Management and
Marketing
Marketing
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Anatomy and Physiology
Animal
64
50
2.0
general and scientific
Biosciences
Biology
50
38
1.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Hygiene and health
animal
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Ethology and welfare
animal
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Systems
Livestock
90
71
3.5
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Introduction to
pharmacology
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Technical assistant
of diagnosis
103
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of small animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Medical Nursing
of large animals
104
72
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Nursing
surgical and
anesthetics
103
71
4.0
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Beauty care
90
71
3.5
Technology
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
Epidemiology and
public health
90
71
3.5
context of
work
Livestock
and Sciences
Veterinary
stage
465
455
17.0
TOTAL
1609
1296
60.0
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work as defined in
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in point
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23 May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and Accumulation
System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits), determined in accordance with the
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7. Subject areas in which the applicant must have approval for the purposes
under Article 8th of the Decree-Law No. 88/2006:
Microbiology, Biochemistry, Ecology, Health, Safety and Health at
Work; Informatics.
7. Number of trainees:
No maximum of trainees
In each entry of new trainees
15
Registration in progress simultaneously
20
8. Plan for additional training (Article 8th of the DL No 88/2006 of 23 May):
Working Time
(Hours)
Components
Training
Area
competence
Unit
training
Total
(3)
Contact
(4)
ECTS
(5)
Biosciences
Microbiology
106
54
3
Science
Chemical
Biochemistry
106
54
3
Biosciences
Ecology
106
54
3
Production
Agricultural
Hygiene,
Security and
Health at
Work
106
54
3
general and scientific
Technology
Information
Hardware
106
54
3
Notes:
In column (3) indicates the total hours of work in accordance with the definition given
Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February.
In column (4) indicates the hours of contact, according to the definition in
d) Article 2. and of paragraph 1 of Article 15th of the Decree-Law No 88/2006 of 23
May.
In column (5) provides an indication of the credits under the European Credit Transfer and
Accumulation System (European system of transfer and accumulation of credits),
determined in accordance with Decree-Law No 42/2005 of 22 February

Fall Semester

Course Code Course Title
Credits
AGBS 100 Agricultural Economics 3
DANS 100 Dairy Nutrition 3
DANS 140 Dairy Cattle Judging 1
DANS 150 Dairy Farm Practicum 1
-or-
DANS 151 Dairy Techniques
DANS 160 Introduction to Dairy Science 3
ENGL 101 Language and Composition 3
MATH Mathematics (as advised) 3
-or-
ACCT 100 Accounting Information & Management Decisions
-or-
BSAD 221 Business Statistics
Total (Fall Semester) 17

Spring Semester
AGBS 200 Marketing of Agricultural Products 3
AGRO 110 Soil Science 3
DANS 110 Dairy Breeding 3
DANS 115 Dairy Artificial Insemination 1
DANS 120 Anatomy and Physiology of the Dairy Cow 3
DANS 150 Dairy Farm Practicum 1
-or-
DANS 151 Dairy Techniques
DANS 250 Dairy Perspectives 1
SPAN 101 Beginning College Spanish I 3
Total (Spring Semester) 18
SECOND YEAR

Fall Semester
AGBS 210 Farm Management 3
AGRO 210 Field Crop Management 3
AGSC 132 Introduction to Computer Applications in Precision Farming 2
-or-
OFFT 110

OFFT 100
OFFT 106
OFFT 109 Introduction to Spreadsheet Software
And 1 of the following 3 OFFT courses
Introduction to Word Processing Software
Personal Computer Keyboarding I
Introduction to Presentation Software
DANS 210 Dairy Health 3
DANS 220 Dairy Herd Management 3
SOCS Social Science 3
Total (Fall Semester) 17
Spring Semester
DANS 225 Dairy Production and Management 3
SOCS Social Science 3
Elective Agricultural Science or Dairy Science Electives 5
Elective Open Elective 3
Total (Spring Semester) 14

Total Required 66

SUGGESTED ELECTIVES
Fall Semester
DANS 300 Internship in Dairy Husbandry 4
AGEN 105 Principles of Farm Machinery 2
CITA 100 Introduction to Computer Concepts and Applications 2
AGRO 310 Pasture Management and Forages Production 3
AGBS 230 Agricultural Business Management 3
AGEN 100 Equipment Care and Maintenance 2
AGEN 102 Agricultural Equipment Operation 2
Spring Semester
CITA 123 Information Systems Concepts and Applications 3
AGBS 220 Agricultural Finance 1
AGEN 105 Principles of Farm Machinery 2
AGEN 125 Electrification 3
AGEN 140 Welding 3
DANS 200 Nutritional Management of Dairy Cattle 2
DANS 235 Dairy Production Seminar 1
DANS 255 Dairy Management Fellowship 2
DANS 260 Introduction to the Student Heifer Applied Research and Raising Program (SHARP) 3
DANS 305 Heifer Raising Management 3
AGSC 137 Analysis and Interpretation of Agricultural Data 2

Animal sciences and industry offers a program
that prepares students for careers in
the animal industry. The curriculum combines
studies in nutrition, genetics, reproduction,
behavior, physiology, business
and technology with production, management
and agribusiness skills.
The diversity and flexibility within the
program allows students from both urban
and agricultural backgrounds to plan programs
of study consistent with individual
interests and goals.
Some reasons to study animal science:
• The department is highly respected by
other animal scientists.
• Animal science is progressive and technical.
It prepares students for a variety of
good jobs both in the livestock and companion
animal industries.
• Program diversity allows students with
broad interests to gain knowledge of many
subjects, while specializing in one area.
• Quality of instruction in classrooms and
laboratories is among the best the university
offers.
The industry
The goal of the ever-changing animal
science industry is to produce and develop
safe, quality meat to meet consumer
demand both home and abroad. The
industry is also expanding in companion
animal needs. It strives to make the lives
of companion animals and their owners
better through fulfilling, nutritional, pharmaceutical
and behavior needs.
Careers
Career opportunities in animal sciences
range from self-employment to jobs with
large corporations. In the business world,
positions include management, sales,
product development, market reporting,
personnel administration, regulation, and
field service. Education positions include
county agent, research worker, and
laboratory director. Communication businesses
hire editors, field representatives,
radio broadcasters, journalists, and public
relations professionals.
Among others, K-State animal science
graduates are employed by artificial
insemination services, feed companies,
banks, equipment suppliers, meat packers,
food processors, dairy plants, feedlots,
poultry breeders, equipment manufacturers,
commercial hog operations, equine
breeding and training ranches, breed associations,
pet food companies, pharmaceutical
companies, and pet and farm stores.
Faculty
Effective instruction is a constant goal
of the Department of Animal Sciences
and Industry. Several faculty members
have received national and international
recognition for their accomplishments in
teaching and research.
Academic programs
Beef and dairy cattle, sheep, swine,
horses, companion animals and poultry
are studied, as are the products they use
and produce.
You’ll select one of the following options
of study to complete a bachelor of science
in agriculture degree:
Animal products
This option is designed for students seeking
employment in the food industry.
Course work includes food and meat
processing; chemistry; microbiology;
technology; and other related topics.
The wholesomeness and safety of animal
food products are stressed.
Business
The business option is for students
interested in entering the broad field of
agribusiness, whether it be in finance,
management, personnel administration,
merchandising, or another area. This
option uses many courses from the
College of Business Administration
and the Department of Agricultural
Economics. A minor in business can be
easily incorporated into this curriculum
and is encouraged.
Communications
This option is for students interested in
journalism, advertising, editing, or public
relations. This option includes courses
from the School of Journalism and Mass
Communications such as news writing,
editing and design, public relations writing,
photography, and related topics.
Production/management
The production/management option is for
the student who wants a sound education
in the breeding, feeding, care, and welfare
of animals. This option combines production,
nutrition, and management courses,
with courses from the College of Business
Administration and the Department of
Agricultural Economics to provide a solid
basis for a career in animal management
and production.
Science/pre-vet
Science/pre-vet serves three areas:
students who pursue graduate work for
an advanced degree, students who seek
admission to a College of Veterinary
Medicine, or students who intend to pursue
a career in research. As the name of
the option implies, courses in chemistry,
physics, mathematics, and biology are
emphasized.

The UFV Veterinary Medicine program aims to prepare professionals with an eclectic profile, able to act in different veterinarian activity fields, that is whyUFV Veterinarian undergraduates acquire knowledge in the most varied areas, such as: clinical medicine, surgery and obstetrics; reproduction, artificial insemination and new biotechniques; prevention and control methods of animal diseases; nutrition, genetic breeding and domestic animal breeding; technology, hygiene and inspection of products of animal origin; livestock project planning; public health; research project planning and development.

The program takes five years, with the possibility of conclusion in a minimum of four and a half years, and a maximum of seven and a half years.

Since its creation, there has been great competition at the university entrance examination for this program. Most of the faculty has Doctorate Ph.D. degrees and all the professors have a full-time contract. In the Ministry of Education evaluation, the program was awarded maximum grades, due to its faculty qualification, didactic-pedagogical organization, and facilities.

The curricular courses and other important activities for undergraduates’ professional training are offered by different UFV departments. Students can use modern, well equipped and functional laboratories designed for classes of anatomy, pathological anatomy, histopathology, clinical pathology, toxicology, animal reproduction, physiopathology, physiology and pharmacology, technology and inspection of products of animal origin, microbiology, parasitology, preventive veterinary medicine, animal science medicine, computer science, and others basic subjects.

There is also a fully equipped Veterinary Hospital, with a modern structure and specialized laboratories (ultrasound, endoscopy, X-ray, surgical suite, etc.). There is a large outpatient demand, for small or large animals, which provides a great amount of didactic material for practical lessons, offering students the best conditions for practice and adaptation to the job market.

The UFV campus has a structure that allows practical lessons, which avoids trips to distant regions. Despite these facilities, there are daily tours, with small groups of students, to local farms near Viçosa for practical lessons.

Cattle, swine, horses, sheep, goats, poultry, rabbits, fish and frogs are also raised in the campus, offering students a daily contact with those animals, through practical lessons, training periods, or research activities.

In addition, the UFV possesses an animal meal plant that supplies food to the animals, and milk and dairy product processing plant that packs, produces and commercializes many products. These facilities and activities are also important for professional training.

The UFV Veterinary Medicine Program began in 1977 and was recognized by Decree/MEC N.713/81.

Career Preparation
The study of Animal Science is increasingly broad and diverse.
Employment opportunities for Missouri State Animal Science graduates
range from food processing management, pharmaceutical sales, feed
and equipment sales, animal breeding and management to production
farming, horse training and zoo animal management.
The employment picture appears bright for properly prepared
graduates of the animal science curriculum. Numerous national
and regional firms employ our graduates. Those who maintain a
superior college grade point average, are active in at least one student
organization and are willing to be relocated after graduation
have the best prospects for employment.
Academic Program
The Animal Science program normally takes four years to complete
and results in a Bachelor of Science degree. Animal Science is a
comprehensive major, meaning no minor is required.
Students who have completed most of the basic requirements and
have made some decisions on career goals may, in consultation with
their advisors, want to emphasize the basic sciences to prepare for
graduate school. Other students may want to emphasize business
classes to prepare for careers in the many agricultural businesses that
serve animal agriculture. A minimum of 125 credit hours are required
for graduation; this requires that students carry about 16 hours per
semester in order to complete studies in four academic years. Students
are encouraged to complete two units of mathematics, plus chemistry
and biology in high school in preparation for majoring in Animal
Science. High school preparation should also include a background in
speaking, writing and reading.
Courses
Please consult the Missouri State Catalog online at www.missouristate.
edu/catalog for specific course information.
Introduction to Animal Science
Introduction to Horses
Equitation
Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
Artificial Insemination and Reproduction
Veterinary Science
Feeds and Feeding
Animal Breeding
Meat Science
Game Bird Production
Advanced Dairy and Meat Animal Evaluation
Swine Production
Dairy Production
Poultry Science
Beef Cattle Production
Light Horse Production
Beef Cattle Marketing
Problems in Animal Science
Physiology of Domestic Animals
Animal Nutrition and Metabolism
Applied Animal Breeding
Senior Seminar