Course Code : ABF 435
Course Title : Animal Diseases
Weekly lecture and application hours of the course: 3- 0
Course Description:The course deals with animal health, hygiene and disease prevention and control of the productive animal at the farm level.The most significant animal diseases in different species are studied regarding their epidemiology of infection in Cyprus and Europe, their origin,diagnosis and methods of disease control. The course also examines veterinary medicines and vaccines used for prevention and treatment ofdifferent infections with special reference to the best practices regarding proper drug use, hygiene and drug storage in farms. Information is alsogiven in relation to drug residues in animal products and the environment. The course includes lectures and practical exercises.
Textbooks and supplementary books:
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Management and Welfare of Farm Animals: The UFAW Farm Handbook, 5th Edition by John Webster ISBN: 978-1-4051-8174-7
Course Evaluation:
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Class Participation 10%,
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Mid-term Examination 30%,
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Assignments 10%,
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Final Examination 50%,
Attendance 95%compulsory