Parasites and Breeding of Companion Animals

A.Y. 2020/2021
3
Max ECTS
32
Overall hours
SSD
VET/06
Language
Italian
Learning objectives
The course aims to illustrate to the student the information and practical contents to understand and manage dog's main ecto- and endo-parasites. The course will also focus on operational strategies contributing to the hygiene and environmental prevention of the parasitic transmission in the breeding farm, and to the improvement of cohabitation between humans and dogs
Expected learning outcomes
At the end of the course, the students will have knowledge about the parasite dynamics and control measures  in  dog farming, and will gain practical experiences and communication skills regarding laboratory and field monitoring of parasites in dog breeding farms
Single course

This course cannot be attended as a single course. Please check our list of single courses to find the ones available for enrolment.

Course syllabus and organization

Single session

Lesson period
Second semester
VET/06 - PARASITOLOGY AND ANIMAL PARASITIC DISEASES - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours