HYGIENE & ELEMENTARY CLINIC PATHOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS
| Title | ΥΓΙΕΙΝΗ ΚΑΙ ΣΤΟΙΧΕΙΑ ΠΑΘΟΛΟΓΙΑΣ ΑΓΡΟΤΙΚΩΝ ΖΩΩΝ / HYGIENE & ELEMENTARY CLINIC PATHOLOGY OF FARM ANIMALS |
| Code | Ν415Ε |
| Faculty | Agriculture, Forestry and Natural Environment |
| School | Agriculture |
| Cycle / Level | 1st / Undergraduate |
| Teaching Period | Winter |
| Common | Yes |
| Status | Active |
| Course ID | 420001936 |
Programme of Study: PPS Geōponías (2019-sīmera)
Registered students: 11
| Orientation | Attendance Type | Semester | Year | ECTS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KORMOS | Elective Courses belonging to the other | Winter | - | 5 |
| ZŌIKĪS PARAGŌGĪS | Elective Course belonging to the selected specialization (Elective Specialization Course) | Winter | - | 5 |
| Academic Year | 2022 – 2023 |
| Class Period | Winter |
| Faculty Instructors |
|
| Weekly Hours | 4 |
| Class ID | 600210461
|
Course Type 2016-2020
- Scientific Area
Course Type 2011-2015
Specific Foundation / Core
Mode of Delivery
- Face to face
- Distance learning
Digital Course Content
- e-Study Guide https://qa.auth.gr/en/class/1/600210461
- At the Website of the School: https://www.agro.auth.gr/uploads/odigos_spoudon2020.pdf
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
| Activities | Workload | ECTS | Individual | Teamwork | Erasmus |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lectures | 50 | ✓ | |||
| Seminars | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Laboratory Work | 40 | ✓ | |||
| Reading Assigment | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Internship | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Clinical Practice | 5 | ✓ | |||
| Exams | 10 | ✓ | |||
| Other / Others | 5 | ✓ | |||
| Total | 140 |
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
