Learning objectives
The course aims to allow the student to know and understand the taxonomy, epidemiology and biological cycles of the major parasitic diseases of animals; In particular cattle, sheep, goats and pigs. In addition, the pathogenesis and clinical forms induced by host-parasitic interaction will be treated for elmines, protozoa and ectoparasites. Laboratory diagnosis will be of great importance. For this reason, the student will be able to apply the best and most appropriate parasitic diagnosis methods through lessons and wet laboratories. The course aims to provide the student with all the tools needed to gain knowledge of the material to be able to manage parasitic diseases within the company's management.
Prerequisites
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Course unit content
Parasites and zoonotic diseases of livestock.
Full programme
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Bibliography
Urquhart GM - Armour J - Dunn JL - Jennings FW (ed. italiana a cura di C Genchi) Parassitologia Veterianria, C. editrice: UTET
Taylor M.A. – Coop B. - Wall R. (ed. italiana a cura di Otranto D., Garippa G., Manfredi M.T.) Parassitologia e Malattie Parassitarie degli Animali, C. editrice: Emsi
Edizione: 2010
Genchi M - Traldi G - Genchi C. Manuale di Parassitologia Veterianria, C. editrice: CEA
Teaching methods
Lessons and wet labs.
Assessment methods and criteria
No verification activities are planned. The achievement of the goals will be evaluated through an oral exam at the end of the course.
Other information
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2030 agenda goals for sustainable development
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