ANML3104 – Introduction to husbandry for companion animals
Module code
ANML3104
Module title
Introduction to husbandry for companion animals
Prescription
The aim of this course is to develop the knowledge, skills and competencies relevant to husbandry of companion animals.
Programmes
- NZ2487
NZQA Level
Level 3
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- 1. Describe a holistic approach to companion animal husbandry which supports optimal health and welfare in an animal care context.
2. Explain basic reproduction, parturition and care of neonates in companion animals in an animal care context.
3. Explain how to apply basic first aid to companion animals in a range of emergency situations in a companion animal context. - Content
- LO1
• Animal Husbandry
Nutrition; nutritional requirements, provision of food/water, feeding plans, recording
Housing; design/selection, safety, cleaning, space requirements
Waste disposal
Grooming requirements
Exercise and Enrichment
LO2
• Reproduction
Breeding and reproductive cycle of companion animals (cats, dogs, rabbits, rodents, and birds)
Normal parturition and signs of problems in companion animals
Care of companion animal neonates
Prevention of breeding in companion animals
Ethical considerations in breeding of companion animals
LO3
• First Aid
Handling of injured animals, safety for handler and animals, PPE, handling, and transport equipment.
Rules and aims of first aid and how to apply to a range of situations.
Common animal emergencies and their responses.
Contents of first-aid box (bandages, dressings, surgical tape, cotton wool, towel, scissors, disposable gloves, tweezers). - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Learning and teaching activities will employ a range of elements drawn from approved methods to align with the context of the learning (delivery mode, regional specific requirement, etc.) and any particular needs of the group of aakonga.
- Assessment Criteria
- Assessment in this course employs an achievement-based grading scheme. Aakonga will be advised of all matters relating to summative assessment prior to the start of the course.
Aakonga are required to provide sufficient evidence against all learning outcomes in order to pass the course. - Learning and Teaching Resource
- All required and recommended resource are provided to aakonga via course outlines.
