Veterinary Pharmacology and Biotechnology Law

Aim of the course is to provide suitable knowledge for the future biotechnologist on kinetics and dynamics of drugs and toxic compounds, specific information on the main pharmacological classes used in veterinary species and to provide understanding on the main sources and classes of toxic substances found in veterinary species. Further objectives are to provide knowledge on general principles of law and the legislation for the biotechnologist in the veterinary field and to emphasize the connection between research and scientific evaluation with the legal behavior and critical analysis on the validity of the rule of law, law application and biotechnologist's responsibilities.

At the end of the course the student will be able to know and understand the general principles concerning veterinary drugs and toxic substances, the mechanisms of action and the effects of the main classes of drugs and toxic substances used in the veterinary field. Furthermore, the student will be able to know and understand the general principles of law and specific legislation for the biotechnologist in the veterinary field as well as his duties and responsibilities regarding the legal standard.