Veterinary Microbiology and Immunology

Acquisition of the basic knowledge of immunology with particular reference to the main differences in animal species. Acquisition of basic knowledge of biosecurity and veterinary microbiology with particular reference to the pathogenic activities of bacteria and virology. Furthermore the main microbiological and immunological techniques of classical and innovative diagnostics applied in veterinary will be presented. In addition, the course aims to improve the student's skills and critical analysis skills, providing the basis for an experimental design in the field of veterinary microbiology and immunology.

At the end of the course, the student must be aware of the immune system characteristics and of the most relevant specificities in different animal species, and be able to apply the main immunological tests used in veterinary medicine. The student must know the characteristics that condition the pathogenicity of microorganisms; moreover, and be able to apply and understand the results of microbiological diagnostic tests and the antibiogram. The student must also know the characteristics of the viruses and the main notions of biosecurity, as well as understand and realize a simple experimental protocol of microbiology and immunology.