Section outline

  • Introduction

    This module covers the knowledge, skills and attitudes required to prevent diseases for the following species: cow, sheep, goat, pig, poultry, rabbit, dog and cat. The workplace in which this competence may be applied range from veterinary clinics, animal housings/shelters, farms, customs services to slaughterhouses. It’s a prerequisite for all the specific modules of the qualification involving the manipulation and treatment of the different species mentioned above. 


    Learning objectives:

    Upon completion of this module, the trainee will be able to: 
    • Monitor physical conditions of animal housing; 
    • Restrain animals for veterinary intervention; 
    • Perform animal general examination; 
    • Use antiphrastic drugs for disease prevention.