Module Information
Module Identifier
BEM6705
Module Title
Livestock Health and Welfare 3 (Diagnosis and control of disease)
Academic Year
2025/2026
Co-ordinator
Semester
Distance Learning
Other Staff
Course Delivery
Assessment
| Assessment Type | Assessment length / details | Proportion |
|---|---|---|
| Semester Assessment | Written assignment Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
| Supplementary Assessment | Written assignment Pass Mark = 50% 1500 Words | 100% |
Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
Identify mechanisms for controlling disease globally, nationally and locally.
Evaluate the future cost and complexity of developing technologies and theoretical models in livestock disease diagnosis and control
Brief description
An introduction to the diagnosis and control of disease across the: dairy, beef and sheep, pig and poultry sectors.
Content
Through a series of online lectures, guided reading and quizzes, students will explore:
1. The policies and research on controlling diseases.
2. Mechanisms for controlling disease globally, nationally and locally.
3. The future cost and complexity of developing technologies and theoretical models in livestock disease diagnosis and control
1. The policies and research on controlling diseases.
2. Mechanisms for controlling disease globally, nationally and locally.
3. The future cost and complexity of developing technologies and theoretical models in livestock disease diagnosis and control
Module Skills
| Skills Type | Skills details |
|---|---|
| Creative Problem Solving | The written assessment will pose questions that present theoretical problems for the students to solve. |
| Critical and analytical thinking | Students will be expected to synthesise complex information |
| Digital capability | Students will be required to examine and synthesize quantitative data from a range of publications and databases to develop answers for their written assessment. |
Notes
This module is at CQFW Level 7