Parasites and Breeding of Companion Animals

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

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