B9247 - Approach and Safe Handling of Animals

Learning outcomes

He/she knows how to approach an animal and animal handling methods, respecting the safety of the animal and of the veterinarian, during the various clinical procedures. The student will learn biosafety topics, specifically regarding the management of the operating room, the preparation of the surgeon and the patient with the aim to prevent nosocomial infections and antibiotic resistance.

Course contents

The course aims to teach the methods of approaching and restraining companion animals, to understand the risks associated with handling and restraining animals, to ensure animal well-being during clinical activities, and to protect the veterinarian from potential risks. In addition, topics of biosafety and biosecurity will be covered, including clinical management and operating room management, in the prevention of antibiotic resistance and nosocomial infections.

Readings/Bibliography

Lecture slides

Manipolazione e contenimento sicuri degli animali: una guida completa. Chapman Stella J., Wiley, 2017

Chirurgia veterinaria, piccoli animali 2a edizione, Johnston e Tobias Eds, Elsevier, 2018

Chirurgia dei piccoli animali, 5a edizione, Fossum Ed, Elsevier, 2018

Auer – Chirurgia equina 4a ed. Saunders 2012

Fubini Ducharme – Chirurgia dei grandi animali Lea Febiger 2006

Teaching methods

The course includes both theoretical lectures and practical sessions. The course will be organized through lectures and group activities, including clinical skills workshops and workshops at the Veterinary Teaching Hospital. Problem-solving learning will also be used as a tool to encourage student engagement and interaction. Given the types of activities and teaching methods employed, participation in this course requires successful completion of Modules 1 and 2 in e-learning mode and Module 3 on health and safety training in study environments. Information on the schedule and access to Module 3 is available in the dedicated section of the Degree Program website.

Assessment methods

Learning will be tested through an oral exam and the exam will be considered passed with a minimum score of 18/30.

Teaching tools

PC, video projector.

The teaching materials will be available on the Unibo Virtual Platform.

Office hours

See the website of Luciano Pisoni