35694 - Professional Practical Training in Infectious Diseases of Companion Animals

Learning outcomes

At the end of the course the student will be able to:

1.    perform and understand the main traditional and molecular diagnostic methods for infectious diseases of pet animals;

2.    know and apply rules about the control of stray dogs and cats, expecially with regards to public Veterinary Services skills.

Course contents

-Discussion of clinical case

- Direct or indirect examination

- DNA extraction and PCR 

- Registration and identification of pets

- Management of facilities where roaming or abandoned animals are sheltered

- Risk of infectious diseases into facilities for roaming or abandoned animals

- Management of synanthropic animals in urban areas

Some activities depend on available samples and on Veterinary Services activity organisation

Readings/Bibliography

Diagnostic protocols provided by the teacher

Teaching methods

1.    laboratory activities for the diagnosis of pet infectious diseases

2.    field activities of veterinary urban hygiene at Local Health Agencies

Assessment methods

1.    The teacher verify the correct performing and understanding of diagnostic tools

2.    The activities of veterinary urban hygiene must be approved by the teacher

Teaching tools

video projector; PC; laboratory instruments

Office hours

See the website of Mara Battilani