Tuesday, December 11, 2012
Many thanks to Lorraine in the Dog Spa for her Dog Grooming demonstration of a Westie.
It was an extremely beneficial and informative afternoon
Draft to be submitted for Learner Records in Animal Grooming and Animal Anatomy and Physiology (Mr.Gilmartin)
Structured Report submitted for Communications (Ms. Igoe)
11th DEC 2012
Rat Dissection (Mr. Gilmartin)
Individaul Student Feedback with Tutors
Fill out course Evaluation Forms for Semester I
18th DEC 2012
Skills Demonstration in Animal Anatomy and Physiology (Mr. Gilmartin)
Biology Section 1 and 2 (Ms.McCool)
This short video clearly outlines the digestive system of the cow and describes the function of the rumen in the process. Using animation (projected on a cow) the presenter makes it immediately easier to understand the differences between the ruminant and the mongastric.
Our first Skills Demonstration takes place next Tuesday, 23rd Oct at Donegal Equestrian Centre. This demonstration will include a full grooming of a horse. Below are the instructions for your Brief. Please sign the Feedback sheet to show that you have read this.
Brief
(1)In one or more skills demonstrations, candidates will be observed carrying out a broad range of animal grooming tasks
(2)The skills assessed will include one or more complete or partial grooming procedures.
(3)Candidates will demonstrate adherence to safe working practices and good rapport with the animal throughout the skills demonstration.
(1) Finish notes from Animal Grooming powerpoint (post below)
(2) Complete Mind map on Animal Grooming notes
(3) Research and write up steps involved in the grooming of any small animal of your choice. (approx 2 pages with appropriate images)Email this to me @ animalcareplc2012@gmail.com by Friday 12th
Hi folks. Please take note of the following dates for submission of Learner Records, Skills Demonstrations and Examinations. Percentage of each in relation to overall module is in brackets
Learner Records
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 16th April (20%)
Animal Grooming 28th March (40%)
Animal Welfare 18th APril (20%)
Skills Demonstration
Animal Anatomy and Physiology 16th April (30%)
Animal Grooming 21st March (40%)
Animal Welfare 18th April (30%)
Examinations
All exams will take place in the week of 23rd - 27th April
Animal Anatomy and Physiology TBA (50%)
Animal Grooming TBA (20%)
Animal Welfare TBA (50%)
You should be able to label the following parts from today's dissection for the Skills Demonstration. You should also know the function of each part
1.Abdominal Cavity
(a)Stomach
(b)Liver
(c)Small Intestine
(d)Large Intestine
(e)Pancreas
(f)Kidney
2.Thoracic Cavity
(a)Heart
(b)Lungs
(c)Diaphram
(d)Rib Cage
Please click here for website which tests you on Rat dissections. Next Dissection on Monday 26th March.
Some useful information from our recent trip in relation to Animal Welfare
1. Sheep
- housing requirements
- feeding requirements
- treatment for disease
- treatment of new born lambs with iodine
- adoption of new born lambs
2.
- housing requirements
- feeding requirements
- treatment for disease
- correct procedure for calving
2 diagrams required for revision of these systems
Skin System
Today we had our first grooming session in Donegal Equestrian Centre. Many thanks to Rachel for an excellent introduction.
Today's visit is to a sheep farm in North Leitrim to view scanning of pregnant ewes. Scanning ewes between 40 and 85 days after mating will produce a very high degree of accuracy in determining whether a ewe is barren or carrying one, two or three lambs. Knowing precisely the pregnancy status of ewes allow the following management decisions to be taken:
(1)Accurate feed determination of pregnant ewes according to the number of lambs each is carrying
(2)Fattening and/or sale of non pregnant ewes
(3)Assessment of housing requirements
(4)Improved lambing management
The scanning process is quick and from an animal's point of view, stress free.
For further information on sheep scanning please click here. This link gives you the best time to scan your flock along with an estimated lambing date.
This short video clearly outlines the digestive system of the cow and describes the function of the rumen in the process. Using animation (projected on a cow) the presenter makes it immediately easier to understand the differences between the ruminant and the mongastric.
The Frog Blog: Science Fact of the Week 15 - Cows Have Four Stoma...: Cows have four stomachs, or more technically one four-chambered stomach. Cows are ruminants. Most ruminants have a four-chambered stomach, ...
The Frog Blog: World's Smallest Frog Discovered: Researchers have discovered the smallest species of frog, and indeed vertebrate (or back boned animal), during a recent field study in ...
Hi folks..here are two interesting links on the evolution of the dog. Please click here and here