Parassitogy and Hygiene
A.Y. 2022/2023
Learning objectives
The course aims to provide students with the basics of prevention, prophylaxis and management of the main infectious and parasitic diseases of domestic animals .
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course the student must know the general topics of biosecurity regarding the prevention and hygienic-sanitary management of infectious and parasitic diseases of domestic animals.
Lesson period: First semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
First semester
Prerequisites for admission
No particular prerequisites are needed
Assessment methods and Criteria
The exam consists of a written exam aimed at ascertaining the acquisition of correct understanding and ability to manage the course topics. The didactical tools available on the Ariel platform allows the formulation of questions aimed at verifying knowledge of the topics, the ability to critically analyze the contents. The test will be evaluated out of thirty and the final grade will take into account the accuracy and quality of the answers.
hygiene of livestock
Course syllabus
Lectures
General concepts of Biosecurity (6 hours)
General definitions of infectious disease and infectious pathogens (4 hours)
Interaction between pathogens, environment and host (2 hours)
Disinfection techniques and technologies applied in farms (4 hours)
General concepts of antibiotic resistance and issues related to the use of antibiotics in pets (4 hours)
Concepts of epidemiology (4 hours)
General concepts of immunization (2 hours)
Main zoonotic diseases of domesttic animals (2 hours)
Diseases subjected to control and eradication on the Italian territory (4 hours)
Prevention of infectious diseases in cattle (8 hours)
Prevention of infectious diseases of small ruminants (2 hours)
Pig farming prevention and biosecurity (6 hours)
Prevention of equine infectious diseases (4 hours)
Prevention of the main pathologies of pets (4 hours)
Practical activity
Organization and activities of a microbiological diagnostics laboratory (4 hours)
Analysis of cattle farm health data (4 hours)
Case reports on protocols for prevention of the main pathologies at farm level (8 hours)
General concepts of Biosecurity (6 hours)
General definitions of infectious disease and infectious pathogens (4 hours)
Interaction between pathogens, environment and host (2 hours)
Disinfection techniques and technologies applied in farms (4 hours)
General concepts of antibiotic resistance and issues related to the use of antibiotics in pets (4 hours)
Concepts of epidemiology (4 hours)
General concepts of immunization (2 hours)
Main zoonotic diseases of domesttic animals (2 hours)
Diseases subjected to control and eradication on the Italian territory (4 hours)
Prevention of infectious diseases in cattle (8 hours)
Prevention of infectious diseases of small ruminants (2 hours)
Pig farming prevention and biosecurity (6 hours)
Prevention of equine infectious diseases (4 hours)
Prevention of the main pathologies of pets (4 hours)
Practical activity
Organization and activities of a microbiological diagnostics laboratory (4 hours)
Analysis of cattle farm health data (4 hours)
Case reports on protocols for prevention of the main pathologies at farm level (8 hours)
Teaching methods
Room Lectures and Lab practical activities
Teaching Resources
On-line contents available on Ariel Platform http://ariel.unimi.it/User/Default.aspx
Parassitogy
Course syllabus
Parasites, animal production and sustainable development (2 h)
Parasite-host-environment interactions -Farming systems and parasitological risk assessment (4 h)
Prevention and control of parasites of major zooeconomic and zoonosic importance:
-Protozoa (4h)
-Helminths (4h)
-Ectoparasites (2h)
Parasite-host-environment interactions -Farming systems and parasitological risk assessment (4 h)
Prevention and control of parasites of major zooeconomic and zoonosic importance:
-Protozoa (4h)
-Helminths (4h)
-Ectoparasites (2h)
Teaching methods
Room Lectures and practical activities
Teaching Resources
Didactic and bibliographic tools will be available in electronic format.
Books for further information
Ambrosi M. (1995). Parassitologia zootecnica, Edagricole-Edizioni Agricole, Bologna;
Taylor MA, Coop RL, Wall RL (2010). Parassitologia e Malattie parassitarie degli animali. Ed. EMSI, Roma.
Books for further information
Ambrosi M. (1995). Parassitologia zootecnica, Edagricole-Edizioni Agricole, Bologna;
Taylor MA, Coop RL, Wall RL (2010). Parassitologia e Malattie parassitarie degli animali. Ed. EMSI, Roma.
hygiene of livestock
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 8
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Lessons: 56 hours
Professors:
Bronzo Valerio, Piccinini Renata
Parassitogy
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professor:
Ferrari Nicola
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day
Remote on MS Teams platform by prior e-mail appointment