Zoopharmacognosy and self-selection herbs for animals
Challenge reference: 9823
Active
Notional learning hours
30
Level
Level 2
Subject area
Preparing for Adulthood pathway
Vocational area
Skills
Learning aim
The learner will apply their knowledge of zoopharmacognosy by offering herbs to animals, recording outcomes, and evaluating how this may support animal health.
Learning context
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Learning outcomes
(What the learner needs to know, understand or be able to do)
The learner will:
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1
. Understand zoopharmacognosy in animal care. -
2
. Be able to research herbs used in self-selection.
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Assessment criteria
(What the learner need to demonstrate in order to meet the learning outcome)
The learner can:
- Explain how animals can self-medicate through herb selection
- Describe at least three ways zoopharmacognosy may support welfare in domesticated animals
- Use books or the internet to find information about six herbs used for animal self-selection
- Record their potential benefits and risks
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Assessment methodology
Assessment methodology
Linked to learning outcome
Record of oral questioning
1
Labelled product, video or photographic evidence
2
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