VET20090 Locomotion in Domestic Animals

Academic Year 2022/2023

This integrated module deals with the major aspects of animal locomotion, and will include topographical anatomy of the limbs, exercise physiology, biomechanics, neuromuscular pharmacology, equine farriery and conformation and lameness in domestic animals. The canine limbs will be utilised as the primary example, but other species of clinical interest will also be studied. Attendance is compulsory at practical classes.

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Curricular information is subject to change

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module, the student should be able to: (i) recognize the overall topographical, comparative, and functional anatomy of the fore- and hindlimbs in the more common domestic species; (ii) identify the functional aberrations and deficits, both in soft and hard tissues, giving rise to the more frequent instances of lameness in domestic animals; (iii) comprehend the roles that the cardiovascular, respiratory and muscular systems play in supporting locomotion and exercise; (iv) relate the pharmacology of the neuromuscular junction to muscle contraction, muscle relaxant drugs and related diseases; (v) correlate how limb and hoof conformation influences gait and how farriery techniques are used to protect the equine hoof and modify faulty gait.

Student Effort Hours: 
Student Effort Type Hours
Lectures

15
Practical

35
Field Trip/External Visits

0
Autonomous Student Learning

65
Total

115
Approaches to Teaching and Learning:
Lectures
Online resources
Practicals 
Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

Not applicable to this module.


Module Requisites and Incompatibles
Co-requisite:
VET20030 - Head & Nervous System

Incompatibles:
VET30370 - Locomotion & exercise


 
Assessment Strategy  
Description Timing Open Book Exam Component Scale Must Pass Component % of Final Grade
Examination: Computer-based invigilated exam conducted through BrightSpace. 2 hour End of Trimester Exam No Other No

70
Examination: Computer-based invigilated exam conducted through BrightSpace. Week 8 No Other No

30

Carry forward of passed components
No
 
Resit In Terminal Exam
Autumn Yes - 2 Hour
Please see Student Jargon Buster for more information about remediation types and timing. 
Feedback Strategy/Strategies

• Feedback individually to students, post-assessment
• Group/class feedback, post-assessment

How will my Feedback be Delivered?

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Name Role
Professor David Brayden Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Mrs Fiona Egan Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Laura Gorman Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Professor Lisa Katz Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Margot Labberté Lecturer / Co-Lecturer
Ms Jane Brennan Tutor
Mr Maurice Kinsella Tutor
Ms Margot Labberté Tutor
Ms Elise O'Byrne-White Tutor
Mr Daniel O'Sullivan Tutor
Ms Michelle Purcell Tutor
Dr Alison Reynolds Tutor
Dylan Scott Tutor
Mr James White Tutor
Mr John Wyatt Tutor