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Teaching dairy herd health dynamics using a web-based program
H G Allore1, C Haferkamp-Wise, Y T Gröhn
1Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Introduction:
This course teaches veterinary students basic principles of epidemiology. Dynamic relationships of dairy herd performance parameters are demonstrated.
Methodology:
Courseware combines lectures (both in-class and Web-based) and problem-based exercises using two computer simulation models. The format of this eight-week, one-credit course is a lecture followed by exercises in a computer laboratory working with simulation models. Currently, Cornell University and nine test sites use the courseware.
Current Status:
The course has been taught for two years, with students and experts providing evaluations and critical feedback for courseware modification.