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A silagem pode ser utilizada na alimentação de ruminantes e equídeos, sendo uma alternativa viável em épocas de estiagem. Para a produção de silagem, é importante optar por plantas forrageiras que atendam às necessidades nutritivas dos animais e que possuam características favoráveis para a conservação e aproveitamento das mesmas. Com o objetivo de preparo de um produto ensilado de qualidade, e ressaltar o uso de experimentos práticos para fins didáticos, foi realizado um ensaio demonstrativo de preparação de silagem. Neste trabalho, também foram feitas comparações de cada fase fermentativa do processo de forma visual. A metodologia empregada nesse experimento se mostrou eficaz visto os resultados obtidos em relação ao produto fabricado e a facilidade na assimilação do conteúdo por parte dos discentes, ressaltando a importância da boa conduta na produção desse alimento.(AU)
Silage can be used to feed ruminants and equines and is a viable alternative in drought times. For silage production, it is important to choose forage plants that meet the animal nutritional needs and have favorable characteristics for their conservation and use. In order to practice and learn about the ensiling good practices, a silage preparation experiment was performed and documented in video, for didactic purposes, in the forage crop discipline. In this study, each fermentation phase of the process was visually compared. The methodology used in this experiment proved to be effective given the results obtained about the manufactured product and the ease assimilation of content by students, emphasizing the importance of good practices in this food production.(AU)
El ensilaje puede ser utilizado para alimentar a los rumiantes y a los equinos y es una alternativa viable en tiempos de sequía. Para la producción de ensilaje, es importante elegir plantas forrajeras que atiendan a las necesidades nutricionales de los animales y que tengan características favorables para su conservación y aprovechamiento. Con el objetivo de preparo de un producto ensilado de calidad, y resaltar el uso de experimentos prácticos para fines didácticos, se realizó un ensayo demostrativo de preparación de ensilaje. En este trabajo, las comparaciones de cada fase de fermentación del proceso también se hicieron de manera visual. La metodología empleada en ese experimento demostró ser eficaz, dados los resultados obtenidos en relación con el producto fabricado y la facilidad de asimilación del contenido por parte de los estudiantes, destacando la importancia de la buena conducta en la producción de ese alimento.(AU)
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Animals , Silage , Veterinary Medicine/organization & administration , Ruminants , Food Production , Education, Veterinary/methods , Methodology as a SubjectABSTRACT
Abstract Purpose To develop 3D anatomical models, and corresponding radiographs, of canine jaw fractures. Methods A base model was generated from a mandibular bone scan. With this model it was possible to perform fracture planning according to the anatomical location. Results The 3D base model of the canine mandible was similar in conformation to the natural bone, demonstrating structures such as canine tooth crowns, premolars and molars, mental foramina, body of the mandible, ramus of the mandible, masseteric fossa, the coronoid process, condylar process, and angular process. It was not possible to obtain detail of the crown of the incisor teeth, mandibular symphysis, and the medullary channel. Production of the 3D CJF model took 10.6 h, used 150.1 g of filament (ABS) and cost US$5.83. Conclusion The 3D canine jaw fractures models, which reproduced natural canine jaw fractures, and their respective radiographic images, are a possible source of educational material for the teaching of veterinary medicine.
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Animals , Dogs , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/veterinary , Education, Veterinary/methods , Printing, Three-Dimensional , Mandibular Fractures/veterinary , Models, Anatomic , Time Factors , Radiography/veterinary , Reproducibility of Results , Imaging, Three-Dimensional/methods , Mandible/anatomy & histology , Mandible/diagnostic imaging , Mandibular Fractures/diagnostic imagingABSTRACT
In Egypt, there is a growing movement to encourage veterinary student-centered learning using the most up to date educational technologies. This paper focuses on a computer-facilitated learning program "Equine Anatomedia", which comprises now two modules (head and digit) fully integrated with the applied anatomy curriculum at Alexandria and Damanhour Universities. The educational design of this program allows students and clinicians to explore anatomical concepts, principles and procedure guidelines in a manner more suited to their individual learning needs than traditional methods. The program comprises over 300 high quality images and diagrams, audio and video clips as well as animated graphics with colored keys highlighting the anatomical features. Staff and student feedback indicates that Equine Anatomedia is an effective and engaging learning tool which helps students to develop their knowledge in anatomy and to appreciate its relevance in clinical situations. In addition, it encourages student-staff interaction and is a useful tool in overcoming the challenges of limited resources and increasing numbers of students.
En Egipto, hay un movimiento creciente para fomentar el aprendizaje centrado en el estudiante de veterinaria utilizando las más modernas tecnologías educativas existentes a la fecha. Este trabajo se centra en un programa de aprendizaje por computación denominado "Anatomedia de Equinos", que en la actualidad está conformado de dos módulos (cabeza y dedos) totalmente integrados con el plan de estudios de la asignatura Anatomía Aplicada en las Universidades de Alejandría y Damanhour, Egipto. El diseño educativo de este programa permite a los estudiantes y los médicos clínicos explorar los conceptos anatómicos, como así también principios y directrices de procedimiento relacionados a sus necesidades individuales de aprendizaje, de una manera más adecuada que los métodos tradicionales de aprendizaje. El programa cuenta con más de 300 imágenes de alta calidad y diagramas, audios y vídeos, así como gráficos animados con identificaciones de colores que destacan las características anatómicas. La retroalimentación del personal a cargo del programa y de parte de los estudiantes indica que Anatomedia de Equinos es una herramienta de aprendizaje eficaz y atractiva que ayuda a los estudiantes a desarrollar sus conocimientos en anatomía y les permite apreciar su importancia en situaciones clínicas. Además, el programa permite fomentar la interacción alumno-personal y constituye una herramienta útil que ayuda a superar los retos que ocasionan los recursos limitados y el número creciente de estudiantes.
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Animals , Anatomy, Veterinary/education , Computer-Assisted Instruction/methods , Education, Veterinary/methods , Horses/anatomy & histology , Equidae/anatomy & histology , Learning , TeachingABSTRACT
Currículos de medicina veterinária devem disponibilizar ferramentas para que os futuros profissionais atendam a demanda da sociedade, que inclui preocupações diretas com os animais. O objetivo deste trabalho foi traçar um perfil do panorama geral do ensino da medicina veterinária em relação a questões de bem-estar e dor animal. O método utilizado foi análise de documentos disponíveis online e coleta de dados via aplicação de questionários para coordenadores de curso de medicina veterinária. A descrição do curso, sua grade curricular e ementário foram estudados. Observou-se que 46% das 94 instituições estudadas apresentavam a disciplina de bem-estar animal e 26% ofereciam a disciplina de etologia. Houve evidência de que há uma pronta relação com a esfera física do bem-estar animal, sendo que as outras duas esferas, comportamental e psicológica, não recebem atenção similar ao longo dos cursos. Na avaliação do ementário, o termo "bem-estar animal" é empregado com caráter difuso e o termo "dor" encontra-se presente em 54% dos cursos estudados, relacionado principalmente a disciplinas de patologia, fisiologia, farmacologia e anestesiologia. Conclui-se que o ensino brasileiro de medicina veterinária enfatiza a esfera física do bem-estar animal, sendo importante o enriquecimento em relação às esferas comportamental e psicológica e ao ensino da dor.
The curricula of veterinary medicine should provide tools for future professionals to meet society demands, which include direct concerns for the animals. The overall scenario of education in veterinary medicine on issues of animal welfare and pain was studied. This study was conducted through the analysis of documents available online and via questionnaires to coordinators of veterinary medicine programs. The program description, its curriculum and course content descriptions were considered. Results show that 46% of the 94 institutions studied offer an animal welfare course and 26% offer an ethology course. We observed a direct relationship with the physical component of animal welfare; the other two components, the behavioral and psychological ones, do not receive similar attention throughout the programs. In the study of course contents of the veterinary programs, the term 'animal welfare' is used in a diffuse manner and the term 'pain' appears in 54% of the programs studied, mainly related to disciplines covering its pathology, physiology, pharmacology and anesthesiology. We conclude that in the teaching of veterinary medicine in Brazil there is an emphasis on the physical realm of animal welfare, and that there is room for improvement in the naturalness and psychological realms and in the teaching of pain.
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Animals , Animal Welfare/statistics & numerical data , Education, Veterinary/statistics & numerical data , Education, Veterinary/methodsABSTRACT
Segmental dorsolumbar epidural anesthesia has been considered difficult to perform. The purpose of this study was to determine whether or not it is difficult for beginners to learn how to do modified dorsolumbar epidural anesthesia of cattle. Thirty cattle were divided into two groups, young (n = 8) and adult (n = 22), according to their age and body weight, and 0.12% new methylene blue (NMB) was injected into the first interlumbar (L1.L2) epidural space by four fifth-year veterinary school students who had never performed this method. After a 1 hour lecture on the modified dorsolumbar epidural anesthesia procedure which included basic anatomy and skills, each student successfully performed the procedure. In the young group, the NMB solution was distributed between the periosteum and the epidural fat (BPF) in one half and between the epidural fat and the dura mater (BFD) in the other half of the cattle. In about 60% (13/22) of the adult group, the NMB solution distributed as BFD type. This study showed that the modified dorsolumbar epidural anesthesia procedure is easy for beginners to perform if they overcome their fear about the deeper insertion of the epidural needle with basic anatomical knowledge and a little experience.
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Animals , Cattle , Female , Humans , Age Factors , Anesthesia, Epidural/methods , Education, Veterinary/methods , Epidural Space , Methylene Blue/pharmacology , Random AllocationABSTRACT
En el presente trabajo se incluyen los resultados de una investigación educativa aplicada en dos grupos experimentales y uno control de alummos, realizada en la cátedra de Anatomía Veterinaria, en la que se estudió los efectos sobre el aprendizaje y su perdurabilidad mediante el uso de un vídeo educativo con imágenes tridimensionales computarizadas del colon mayor del caballo
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Humans , Anatomy, Veterinary/education , Audiovisual Aids/statistics & numerical data , Education, Veterinary/methods , Educational Measurement/methodsABSTRACT
El presente trabajo describe las acciones realizadas en la Facultad de Medicina Veterinaria y Zooctenia de la Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (FMVZ-UNAM) con el fin de impulsar un programa de elaboración de clases interactivas para los alumnos de licenciatura. El programa incluyó la capacitación del personal académico de la facultad, el equipamiento necesario y la elaboración de lecciones sobre diversas áreas de la medicina veterinaria y zooctenia. Las clases utilizan como fuente de imágenes un videodisco láser, el respectivo videorreproductor, una computadora y un monitor convencional de televisión. Se crearon inicialmente un total de 30 clases interactivas. Como resultado de este proyecto, se obtuvo financiamiento para establecer un laboratorio del multimedia con 25 estaciones de trabajo