Zoonoses
A.Y. 2023/2024
Learning objectives
The aim of the course is to provide students with one day competences needed to identify the main food borne zoonoses and to apply the food inspection procedures and judgement on the basis of the legislation in force.
Expected learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
The student must demonstrate knowledge of the notions concerning the main foodborne zoonoses.
Appling knowledge and understanding
The student will have to demonstrate that he can recognize the main zoonoses, apply the rules and establish suitability for human consumption.
Making judgments
The student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the proposed case studies.
Communication
The student must be able to expose what he has learned in a simple and clear way using a correct and appropriate terminology, in relation to the different operational areas.
Life long learning skills
The student must demonstrate an ability of lifelong learning and a commitment to learning and professional development, taking into account the epidemiological situation, thanks to the knowledge of concepts and to the formulation of a critical judgement by applying the skills supplied by the course.
The student must demonstrate knowledge of the notions concerning the main foodborne zoonoses.
Appling knowledge and understanding
The student will have to demonstrate that he can recognize the main zoonoses, apply the rules and establish suitability for human consumption.
Making judgments
The student must be able to apply the knowledge acquired in the proposed case studies.
Communication
The student must be able to expose what he has learned in a simple and clear way using a correct and appropriate terminology, in relation to the different operational areas.
Life long learning skills
The student must demonstrate an ability of lifelong learning and a commitment to learning and professional development, taking into account the epidemiological situation, thanks to the knowledge of concepts and to the formulation of a critical judgement by applying the skills supplied by the course.
Lesson period: Second 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
Second semester
Prerequisites for admission
In order to take the exam, students must have passed the Veterinary Anatomic Pathology I exam, as established by the study schedule.
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will consist in 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.
Infectious Zoonotc Diseases
Course syllabus
Introduction to the course (1h)
Classification of zoonoses (classification, impact on public health) (2h)
World, European, National Health Organizations (3h)
Zoonosis and risk factors (3h)
Zoonoses and animal reservoirs (2h)
Emerging zoonoses (3h)
Re-emerging zoonoses (3h)
Vector-borne zoonoses (4h)
Food-borne zoonoses (3h)
The topics and diseases could be updated according to the national and international epidemiological situation. An update of topics for exam preparation purposes will be available on the course's Ariel website.
Classification of zoonoses (classification, impact on public health) (2h)
World, European, National Health Organizations (3h)
Zoonosis and risk factors (3h)
Zoonoses and animal reservoirs (2h)
Emerging zoonoses (3h)
Re-emerging zoonoses (3h)
Vector-borne zoonoses (4h)
Food-borne zoonoses (3h)
The topics and diseases could be updated according to the national and international epidemiological situation. An update of topics for exam preparation purposes will be available on the course's Ariel website.
Teaching methods
Traditional frontal teaching implemented through active learning approach
Teaching Resources
The material presented and developed during the teaching activities, and the bibliography will be electronically available on the Ariel platform.
Parasitic zoonoses
Course syllabus
Epidemiology of emerging parasitic zoonoses (1 hour)
Parasitic zoonosis by Protozoa (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by helminths (3 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by vector borne pathogens (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by Protozoa (2 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by helminths (3 hours)
Parasitic zoonosis by vector borne pathogens (2 hours)
Teaching methods
Frontal teaching
Teaching Resources
Books
Taylor M.A., Coop R.L., Wall R.L. (2010, Edizione Italiana): Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. EMSI pp. 989
Garippa G., Manfredi M.T., eds (2011). Guida alla diagnosi e terapia delle Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. Prima Edizione Italiana di Veterinary Parasitology di Foreyt J.W., EMSI Roma pp 276.
Teacher slides will be available on the Ariel platform: https://mmanfredip.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Taylor M.A., Coop R.L., Wall R.L. (2010, Edizione Italiana): Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. EMSI pp. 989
Garippa G., Manfredi M.T., eds (2011). Guida alla diagnosi e terapia delle Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali. Prima Edizione Italiana di Veterinary Parasitology di Foreyt J.W., EMSI Roma pp 276.
Teacher slides will be available on the Ariel platform: https://mmanfredip.ariel.ctu.unimi.it/v5/home/Default.aspx
Veterinary Epidemiology
Course syllabus
Room lectures
Introduction to Epidemiology: definition, history and main applications (2 hours)
Epidemiological measures: disease frequency measures: prevalence, incidence, mortality, lethality, association measures (2 hours)
Basic concepts of epidemiological sampling (2 hours)
Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests (2 hours)
Exercises
Calculation of the main measures of central tendency and dispersion and application of statistical tests using spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Calculation of the main parameters of a statistical test and association measures through spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Introduction to Epidemiology: definition, history and main applications (2 hours)
Epidemiological measures: disease frequency measures: prevalence, incidence, mortality, lethality, association measures (2 hours)
Basic concepts of epidemiological sampling (2 hours)
Sensitivity and specificity of diagnostic tests (2 hours)
Exercises
Calculation of the main measures of central tendency and dispersion and application of statistical tests using spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Calculation of the main parameters of a statistical test and association measures through spreadsheets and dedicated opensource software (8 hours)
Teaching methods
Room Lectures, practical activities in computer lab.
Teaching Resources
Teacher slides presentations made available on the dedicated ARIEL platform
Food-borne zoonoses
Course syllabus
· Bacterial diseases of interest for meat inspection
Veterinary procedures and judgement: anthrax, tuberculosis, brucellosis, glanders, other bacterial diseases
3 hours
·Parasitic diseases of interest for meat and fish inspection:
Veterinary procedures and judgement: cysticercosis, echinococcosis, trichinosis, toxoplasmosis, sarcosporidiosis, anisakiasis, diphyllobothriasis, opisthorchiasis.
4 hours
Prionic diseases of interest for meat inspection:
Regulations concerning the Transimissible Spongiphorm Encephalopaties (BSE - TSE)
1 hour
Veterinary procedures and judgement: anthrax, tuberculosis, brucellosis, glanders, other bacterial diseases
3 hours
·Parasitic diseases of interest for meat and fish inspection:
Veterinary procedures and judgement: cysticercosis, echinococcosis, trichinosis, toxoplasmosis, sarcosporidiosis, anisakiasis, diphyllobothriasis, opisthorchiasis.
4 hours
Prionic diseases of interest for meat inspection:
Regulations concerning the Transimissible Spongiphorm Encephalopaties (BSE - TSE)
1 hour
Teaching methods
Lectures
Teaching Resources
Manuale di Ispezione e Controllo delle Carni - S. Stella, E. Scanziani, G. Ghisleni, II ed. 2018, Casa Editrice Ambrosiana, Milano.
Teacher slides presentations will be available on the dedicated ARIEL platform.
Teacher slides presentations will be available on the dedicated ARIEL platform.
Food-borne zoonoses
VET/04 - INSPECTION OF FOODS OF ANIMAL ORIGIN - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Stella Simone
Infectious Zoonotc Diseases
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 3
Lessons: 24 hours
Professor:
Luzzago Camilla
Parasitic zoonoses
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 1
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Manfredi Maria Teresa
Veterinary Epidemiology
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 2
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Lessons: 8 hours
Professor:
Bronzo Valerio
Educational website(s)
Professor(s)
Reception:
Every day
Remote on MS Teams platform by prior e-mail appointment