Ill health is caused by many different factors.
This unit deals with the main causes of ill health in farm animals. It will look at:
- harmful organisms
- the animal's environment
- physical damage
- nutritional factors
- metabolic disorders
- stress
- chemicals
- allergies
- inherited problems
At the end of this session you will be able to:
- State the causes of ill health in farm animals
- Explain what is meant by pre-disposing factors to ill health
- Evaluate the role of the stockperson in preventing ill health
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