Laboratory Methods for Infectious Diseases Prevention
A.Y. 2025/2026
Learning objectives
Objective of the course is to develop competencies on diagnostic tools currently applied for animal's health and wellness management.
Expected learning outcomes
The student is expected to acquire the theoretical knowledge of the major laboratory techniques (bacteriology, virology and immunology) applied to the prevention of infectious diseases of farm animals.The student is expected to acquire the practical ability to apply the above mentioned methodologies to correctly perform the diagnosis of infectious diseases in fam animals.
Lesson period: Second semester
Assessment methods: Esame
Assessment result: voto verbalizzato in trentesimi
Single course
This course can be attended as a single course.
Course syllabus and organization
Single session
Responsible
Lesson period
Second semester
Course syllabus
The course includes lectures and laboratory practical sessions.
LECTURES:
Organization of a biological laboratory
Principles of biosafety
Biological safety cabinets
Diagnostic procedures for biological samples
Techniques for bacteriological analysis
Techniques for virological analysis
PCR and Real-Time PCR
Immunochemical techniques
Immunological techniques
LABORATORY PRACTICALS:
Application of selected techniques in bacteriology, virology, immunology, and PCR (individual workstations), including result analysis and discussion.
LECTURES:
Organization of a biological laboratory
Principles of biosafety
Biological safety cabinets
Diagnostic procedures for biological samples
Techniques for bacteriological analysis
Techniques for virological analysis
PCR and Real-Time PCR
Immunochemical techniques
Immunological techniques
LABORATORY PRACTICALS:
Application of selected techniques in bacteriology, virology, immunology, and PCR (individual workstations), including result analysis and discussion.
Prerequisites for admission
No specific prerequisites are required
Teaching methods
The course is delivered through lectures and practical laboratory sessions. Laboratory activities include both individual and group work.
Teaching Resources
Teaching slides and bibliography are available in electronic format on the MyARIEL platform.
Textbook useful for further reading: Poli G et al. (2017) Microbiologia e Immunologia Veterinaria, 3rd edizion, Edra, Milano
Textbook useful for further reading: Poli G et al. (2017) Microbiologia e Immunologia Veterinaria, 3rd edizion, Edra, Milano
Assessment methods and Criteria
Learning assessment will be conducted orally through both open-ended and closed questions covering the topics addressed in lectures and practical sessions.
Evaluation criteria include the accuracy of responses, depth of understanding, ability to make connections between topics, and clarity and appropriateness of language.
The final grade is expressed out of thirty and is communicated to the student immediately following the oral examination.
Evaluation criteria include the accuracy of responses, depth of understanding, ability to make connections between topics, and clarity and appropriateness of language.
The final grade is expressed out of thirty and is communicated to the student immediately following the oral examination.
VET/05 - INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS - University credits: 3
Practicals: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Lessons: 16 hours
Professors:
Pilla Rachel Karine, Turin Lauretta
Professor(s)
Reception:
Monday 9:00 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Polo Lodi