HYGIENE & ELEMENTARY CLINIC PATHOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS

Course Information
TitleΥΓΙΕΙΝΗ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΑ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ / HYGIENE & ELEMENTARY CLINIC PATHOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS
CodeΝ415Ε
FacultyAgriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment
SchoolAgriculture
Cycle / Level1st / Undergraduate
Teaching PeriodWinter
CommonYes
StatusActive
Course ID420001936

Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)

Registered students: 1
OrientationAttendance TypeSemesterYearECTS
KORMOSElective Courses belonging to the otherWinter-5
ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪSElective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course)Winter-5

Class Information
Academic Year2021 – 2022
Class PeriodWinter
Faculty Instructors
Weekly Hours4
Class ID
600195467
Course Type 2016-2020
  • Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
  • Face to face
  • Distance learning
Digital Course Content
Language of Instruction
  • Greek (Instruction, Examination)
Learning Outcomes
Health is the outcome of the dynamic interaction between numerous factors, anatomical, environmental, microbial, parasitic, etc. The subject of Animal Health and the main learning outcome of the course Health of Farm Animals is the study of these factors and of their interaction towards maintaining health, especially in connection with the following: - Host-pathogen interaction. - Management of farm animals and animal health. - Stress and animal welfare. - Genetic predisposition. Upon successful completion, it is expected that the student will have acquired a satisfactory level of knowledge regarding: • The factors that define animal health and welfare, especially in connection with animal production and exposure to microbial pathogens • The measures applied to manage animal health • The principles of the relevant laboratory investigation With regards to Bloom the student will be able to: 1. Understand the association between animal anatomy, physiology, immunity, nutrition and animal husbandry [KNOWLEDGE] 2. Understand the principles of animal production, which aim to the preservation of animal health and the protection of public health [KNOWLEDGE] 3. Apply the main tests of laboratory investigation in connection with animal health (molecular biology, serology) [COMPREHENTION, APLICATION] 4. Combine theoretical knowledge and practical training for the analysis of the scientific information that is available internationally, in connection with infectious diseases of animals and genetic predisposition [ANALYSIS]
General Competences
  • Apply knowledge in practice
  • Retrieve, analyse and synthesise data and information, with the use of necessary technologies
  • Adapt to new situations
  • Make decisions
  • Work autonomously
  • Generate new research ideas
  • Design and manage projects
  • Appreciate diversity and multiculturality
  • Respect natural environment
  • Demonstrate social, professional and ethical commitment and sensitivity to gender issues
Course Content (Syllabus)
A. THEORY • Introduction to Animal Health (definitions, basic principles). • Zoonotic diseases and their control. • Intensive/Extensive/Organic Farming and Animal Health. • Food born diseases. • Hygiene of food of animal origin. • Hygiene of the udder. • Modern methods of animal husbandry and management of farm animals. • Basic principles of decontamination and disinfection. • Animal housing and measures of hygiene in farms of cattle, sheep, goats, swine and fowl. • Animal health and financial sustainability of the farm. • Regulatory contact and authorities at national and European level. B. LABORATORY TRAINING • Herd investigation for the assessment of farming systems and methods and their interrelationship with herd health status. • Herd health investigation at animal and at herd level. • Planning and implementation of preventive veterinary medicine protocols (vaccination, antiparasitic treatments, disinfections, etc.) • Reproductive management and pathologies of the reproductive system. • Foot health management and lameness – Preventive measures against foot diseases. • Newborn animal care – Artificial suckling management. • Udder health management – Milking hygiene. • Diagnostic imaging techniques in farm animals.
Educational Material Types
  • Notes
  • Slide presentations
  • Video lectures
  • Multimedia
  • Book
Use of Information and Communication Technologies
Use of ICT
  • Use of ICT in Course Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Laboratory Teaching
  • Use of ICT in Communication with Students
  • Use of ICT in Student Assessment
Description
• PowerPoint presentations and Internet (literature, visual training material). • E-learning platform http://zp.aua.gr/el/content/eA/virtual • Communication by e-mail and e-class. • Lectures available through e-class platform. • Training in a virtual molecular laboratory (open access http://learn.genetics.utah.edu/content/labs/extraction).
Course Organization
ActivitiesWorkloadECTSIndividualTeamworkErasmus
Lectures50
Seminars10
Laboratory Work40
Reading Assigment10
Internship10
Clinical Practice5
Exams10
Other / Others5
Total140
Student Assessment
Description
Written or oral exams
Student Assessment methods
  • Written Exam with Multiple Choice Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Short Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Extended Answer Questions (Summative)
  • Written Assignment (Summative)
  • Oral Exams (Summative)
  • Written Exam with Problem Solving (Summative)
Bibliography
Course Bibliography (Eudoxus)
"ΘΕΜΑΤΑ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΜΙΚΡΩΝ ΜΗΡΥΚΑΣΤΙΚΩΝ" 50657055 ΝΕΚΤΑΡΙΟΣ Δ. ΓΙΑΔΙΝΗΣ Α. ΧΑΒΑΛΕΣ, Κ. ΧΑΤΖΗΣΥΜΕΩΝ Ο.Ε. 2015 ΘΕΣ/ΝΙΚΗ
Additional bibliography for study
The Merck Veterinary Manual -Συναφή επιστημονικά περιοδικά: Journal of Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health Tropical Animal Health and Production Journal of Etiology and Animal Heath
Last Update
20-01-2021