Animal Science Equipment List - University Centre Reaseheath

Animal Behaviour and Welfare

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

Canine

Practical equipment – each student will need:

Large Halti lead
Treat pouch
Clicker – we recommend a button one with a wrist loop like this one

Books you might want to read before starting your course

Aspinall, V., & Cappello, M. (2015). Introduction to Veterinary Anatomy and Physiology Textbook (3rd ed.). Edinburgh, United Kingdom: Elsevier.
Hare, B., & Woods, V. (2013). The Genius of Dogs: Discovering the Unique Intelligence of Man’s Best Friend. London, United Kingdom: Oneworld.
O’Heare, J. (2014). The Science and Technology of Dog Training. Wanatchee, WA: Dogwise.
Pryor, K. (2002). Don’t Shoot the Dog! (3^rd). London, United Kingdom: Interpret Publishing.
Burch, M. R., & Bailey, J. S. (1999). How Dogs Learn. New York, NY: Howell Books.
Miller, P. (2008). The Power of Positive Dog Training. (2nd ed.). Hoboken, NJ: Wiley-Blackwell.
Bradshaw, J. (2011). In Defence of Dogs.London, United Kingdom: Penguin.
Miklosi, A. (2015). Dog Behaviour, Evolution and Cognition. Oxford, United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
Westgarth, C. (2021). The Happy Dog Owner. London, United Kingdom: Welbeck Publishing.

Wildlife Conservation and Ecology

For wildlife sessions, it is important that you are prepared for a range of weather conditions, so ensure you have good footwear and waterproof clothing.

The following items are a desirable accompaniment that will enable you to complete/assist you in completing the necessary practical surveying skills in relative comfort. Note that not all items are required for every practical, and you should check weather forecasts and attend relevant briefings concerning practical field work to ensure you prepare yourself adequately for each session.

Required all year round:

Waterproof/windproof coat
Waterproof trousers
Sturdy pair of walking boots (ankle support preferable)
Wellington boots (steel toe caps preferable)
Jumper/micro-fleece/body warmer
Basic pair of binoculars
Digital camera

Required seasonally:

Woolly hat
Gloves
Sunhat
Sunglasses
Sun lotion

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

Animal Management

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

Zoo Management

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

Veterinary Nursing

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded veterinary nursing scrub tops, polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate in some sessions without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

FdSc Countryside Resource Management

It is essential that you have the following PPE for practicals and estate skills:

It is recommended that you also have the following for the academic side of the course:

A laptop
Folders
Pens
Stationery
A clipboard

Animal Behaviour and Welfare (Foundation Year)

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat. For wildlife sessions, it is important that you are prepared for a range of weather conditions, so ensure you have good footwear and waterproof clothing.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.

Wildlife Conservation and Ecology (Foundation Year)

For animal husbandry sessions you may wear a dark (preferably navy) boiler suit or sensible, dark coloured trousers and polo shirt. There are Reaseheath branded polo shirts and sweatshirts available for purchase through the online store. Any clothing worn during practical sessions should be changed and washed between sessions to minimise cross-contamination. Steel-toe-capped boots are essential, and you will not be permitted to participate without them. For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat.

For lab sessions, you will need to have a white lab coat. For wildlife sessions, it is important that you are prepared for a range of weather conditions, so ensure you have good footwear and waterproof clothing.

We recommend buying a USB memory stick, although you can save documents to the UCR OneDrive, as it makes it easier for group work and presentations.