Animal anatomy involves complex animal structures, and textbooks and multimedia teaching alone are insufficient for students to gain a deep understanding. The role of the anatomy lab is reflected in the fact that students can directly observe the distribution of bones, muscles, internal organs, blood vessels, and nerves through physical specimens, models, and dissection operations, deepening their understanding of theoretical knowledge. Through hands-on dissection, students can verify the knowledge learned in class, such as the structure of the digestive, circulatory, and reproductive systems, improving their memory and comprehension abilities. Group anatomy training promotes teamwork, allowing students to consolidate knowledge and enhance their learning interest through discussion.
The animal husbandry and veterinary medicine industry requires practitioners to possess solid practical skills. The anatomy training lab provides students with a platform for training key skills, such as basic anatomy techniques, animal carcass handling, tissue separation, and organ identification, laying the foundation for subsequent courses in surgery and pathological diagnosis. By dissecting pathological specimens, students can learn about the pathological changes of common diseases, such as pneumonia, hepatitis, and tumors, improving their disease diagnosis capabilities. Combined with anatomical knowledge, students can conduct simulated surgical training, such as castration, cesarean section, and gastrointestinal surgery, reducing errors in future clinical operations.
The anatomy training lab is not only a teaching venue but also a crucial research facility. Anatomical data from animals of different breeds and growth stages can be used for comparative studies, such as the differences in muscle development between beef cattle and dairy cattle, and the differences in organ structure between poultry and mammals. By dissecting diseased animals and analyzing diseased tissues, the mechanisms of disease can be explored, providing a basis for new drug development and prevention and control measures.
The application of new technologies, such as the combination of 3D digital anatomy and virtual anatomy technologies, promotes the modernization of anatomy teaching and research.
Students majoring in animal husbandry and veterinary medicine must possess an understanding of animal welfare. The anatomy lab emphasizes standardized animal euthanasia techniques to minimize the suffering of laboratory animals. Alternative methods such as plastinated specimens and 3D models reduce the need for live dissection, complying with animal ethics requirements. It cultivates a sense of professional responsibility, helping students understand the significance of dissection experiments and fostering a professional attitude of respect for life and scientific rigor.
Anatomy labs in animal husbandry colleges not only serve teaching and research but also undertake social training and technology promotion functions. They provide anatomical training for farm technicians and veterinary practitioners, improving the overall skill level of the industry. Through anatomical analysis of epidemiological cases (such as African swine fever and avian influenza), they help farmers identify diseases and develop prevention and control strategies. Combining anatomical knowledge with livestock and poultry husbandry management, such as precise nutritional regulation and improved reproductive techniques, enhances production efficiency.
Animal anatomy labs play a vital role in teaching and research in animal husbandry colleges. They not only help students master basic knowledge and skills in animal anatomy but also promote their scientific thinking and clinical practice abilities. Through scientific teaching methods, the anatomy training lab provides a platform for the all-round development of students in animal husbandry colleges, and cultivates a solid foundation for future animal husbandry scientific research and veterinary medicine workers.
