Teaching dairy herd health dynamics using a web-based program.
BACKGROUND
This course teaches veterinary students basic principles of epidemiology. Dynamic relationships of dairy herd performance parameters are demonstrated.


METHODS
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.


RESULTS
The course has been taught for two years, with students and experts providing evaluations and critical feedback for courseware modification.
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Department of Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences, College of Veterinary Medicine, Cornell University, Ithaca, NY 14853, USA.
Haferkamp-Wise
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Gröhn
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Warnick
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D000818:Animals; D002417:Cattle; D002418:Cattle Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D003194:Computer-Assisted Instruction; D003479:Curriculum; D003612:Dairying / Q000193:education; D004520:Education, Veterinary / Q000379:methods*; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D012984:Software