Course: Epizootology

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Course title Epizootology
Course code KZVE/PZO
Organizational form of instruction Lecture
Level of course Doctoral
Year of study not specified
Semester Winter and summer
Number of ECTS credits 0
Language of instruction Czech
Status of course Compulsory
Form of instruction Face-to-face
Work placements This is not an internship
Recommended optional programme components None
Lecturer(s)
  • Kváč Martin, prof. Ing. Ph.D.
Course content
Methods of epizootiological studies, etiological agents of infectious diseases, infectious process, epizootiological process, sources of infection and routes of transmission, diagnostic methods, protection of breeding stock, risk analysis, protection of territory. Important infectious diseases of livestock. In relation to the specialisation of the student's dissertation, a deeper knowledge of the process and agents of specific infectious diseases is required.

Learning activities and teaching methods
Work with text (with textbook, with book), Individual preparation for exam, Work with multi-media resources (texts, internet, IT technologies), Individual tutoring
  • Preparation for classes - 134 hours per semester
  • Preparation for exam - 66 hours per semester
Learning outcomes
The aim of the course is to familiarize students with the origin, development and demise of mass animal diseases at the level of herds and populations, as well as the factors that influence them.
Expert knowledge of the origin, spread and demise of infectious diseases in animal populations, their prevention, methods of diagnosis and treatment. The student will gain basic information on the protection of human populations.
Prerequisites
General knowledge - biology, biochemistry, morphology and physiology, zoohygiene

Assessment methods and criteria
Oral examination

Compulsory consultations with the teacher, passing of an oral examination confirming the student's comprehensive orientation in the field.
Recommended literature
  • Kouba, V. Epizootiology principles and methods ? textbook. [online].. Praha., 2008.
  • Treml, F. a kol. Infekční choroby zvířat. I., Bakteriální, mykotické a protozoární infekce.. VFU Brno, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7305-704-6.
  • Treml, F. a kol. Infekční choroby zvířat. II., Virové a prionové infekce.. VFU Brno, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7305-706-0.
  • Treml, F. a kol. Obecná epizootologie.. VFU Brno, 2014. ISBN 978-80-7305-702-2.


Study plans that include the course
Faculty Study plan (Version) Category of Branch/Specialization Recommended year of study Recommended semester
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Zoohygiene and livestock diseases prevention (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -
Faculty: Faculty of Agriculture and Technology Study plan (Version): Zoohygiene and livestock disease prevention (1) Category: Agriculture and forestry - Recommended year of study:-, Recommended semester: -