Strategie one-health per la riduzione dell'antibiotico resistenza

Antibiotics play an indispensable role in animal health, welfare and production management. They find their place is as sub-therapeutic, prophylactic, metaphylactic and therapeutic agents for use in livestock sector. However, the possibility for transfer of antibiotics resistance genes among livestock through food chain and environment is probably a direct threat to public health. This review focuses on the prudential use of antibiotics and advocating various practices which can potentially minimize the usage of antibiotics in livestock production system.
The course will provide the student with the tools to analyze the main farming systems in a multidisciplinary perspective by identifying the critical phases of ruminant and monogastric farming and addressing the solutions in a transversal way, considering pathologies, microorganisms, antimicrobial resistance, feed safety, nutrition and animal welfare

Ability to apply knowledge and understanding: the concepts expressed and the interventions to be adopted will be useful for the student to better understand the role of the company veterinarian and the importance of his action in combating bacterial resistance to antimicrobials.

Autonomy of judgement
The student will have to develop critical analysis skills of the knowledge acquired and be able to formulate an evaluation knowing how to identify the most effective strategies to guarantee the health and well-being of animals and reduce the use of the drug.

Communication skills
The student must be able, during practical lessons, to explain the knowledge acquired, using appropriate terminology, updated and in tune with other disciplines.


Ability to learn
The student will have to demonstrate that they acquire in-depth information on the epidemiology of antimicrobial resistance to plan more effective counteractions, making the best use of available resources.

Learning assessment methods and evaluation criteria
Discussion and proposed solutions to clinical cases observed in the farms where the practical activities will take place. The student's critical approach and his ability to solve problems will be evaluated.