Learning objectives
After completing this course, students will be able: to understand the importance of biosecurity to prevent the introduction of infectious diseases in farmed animals, to assess the level of implementation of biosecurity measures applied in farms and identify risk factors; to propose practical, economically feasible and flexible initiatives to reduce the zoonotic hazards at primary production level.
Prerequisites
None
Course unit content
The course will present the prevention and control measures that can be applied on farm to control zoonosis and (food borne) infectious disease in the pre -harvest phase of the food chain, in compliance with national and international guidelines and legislation.
Lessons will deliver outlines on the major zoonosis and will cover principles of biosecurity, vaccination and hygiene practices applied in food producing animal farms.
The practical part of the course will consist of visits to farms to practice the assessment of biosecurity level and possible risk factors related to their structural characteristics and management. Working groups will be formed for the preparation of reports on the overall risks identified in the visited farms, discussion of the collected data and proposals to effectively achieve zoonosis prevention, improvement of animal health and welfare and consequently increase food safety.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Files of the power point presentation of the lessons and the seminars will be provided to the students. Additional literature sources will be indicated during the course.
Teaching methods
Front lectures, seminars held by experts and visits to farms.
Assessment methods and criteria
The assessment takes place through an oral interview.
Other information
None
