Learning outcomes

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.

Content

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

Table of contents

Horse identification Parts of the horse Horse gaits Cattle identification Judging dairy and beef cattle

Exercices

Examples of horse indentification with the narrative and the diagram are presented

Teaching methods

Syllabus and summary of power-point presentaions with a large range of illustrations

Assessment method

Written examination

Sources, references and any support material

Instructions pour l'identification des équidés. Ministère de l'Agriculture, Les Haras nationaux, France, janvier 2002

Identification of horses.  Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), 2000

Language of instruction

French
Training Study programme Block Credits Mandatory
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine Standard 0 2
Bachelor in Veterinary Medicine Standard 2 2