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Module 2a - Introduction To Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and the relationships between its parts, while physiology deals with the functions of living matter, including behavior, biochemistry, and biophysics. The external anatomy of farm animals includes features like beaks, bills, hooves, muzzles, snouts, wattles, hindquarters, barrels, hair, wool, and feathers, which describe key parts of their heads, feet, trunks, and coat coverings.

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Module 2a - Introduction To Anatomy and Physiology of Farm Animals

Anatomy is the study of the structure of the body and the relationships between its parts, while physiology deals with the functions of living matter, including behavior, biochemistry, and biophysics. The external anatomy of farm animals includes features like beaks, bills, hooves, muzzles, snouts, wattles, hindquarters, barrels, hair, wool, and feathers, which describe key parts of their heads, feet, trunks, and coat coverings.

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ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF

FARM ANIMALS
•Anatomy vs. physiology
• Anatomy is the study of the
structure of a body and the relation
of its part.
• Physiology deals with the function
of a living matter and includes a
number of subsidiary discipline such
as behavior, biochemistry and
biophysics.
External anatomy of farm animals
A.Beak- projecting mouthpart of the chicken
B.Bill- projecting mouthpart of water fowl
C. Hoof- the entire part of the foot of the animal covered in horny
covering
D.Muzzle- projecting part of the animal head including the mouth, jaw
and nostril. It is seen in cattle, carabao, goat and sheep
E. Snout- projecting mouthpart of swine
F. Wattle- fleshy lobe appendage hanging down from the throat or chin
G.Hindquarter- back or posterior region of the animals including the
par supported by the hindlegs
H.Barrel- trunk or middle part of the animal body bet. The fore and
hind legs
I. Hair- coat covering of cattle, goat, horse and swine
J. Wool- coat covering of sheep
K.Feather- body covering of poultry

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