| Module code | VPH 882 |
| Qualification | Postgraduate |
| Faculty | Faculty of Veterinary Science |
| Module content | A coherent and critical understanding and application of the theory and research methodologies and techniques relevant to all aspects of poultry hygiene relating to prevention and control of zoonoses and other diseases transmitted by meat, eggs or other poultry products, welfare of poultry, pre-harvesting, harvesting and post-harvesting aspects of poultry meat or egg production, practical application of HACCP relating to the specific activities, prevention and control of chemical residues, including veterinary drug residues and appropriate national and international legislation. An understanding of how these relate to applied research relevant to industry or public health (including the ability to select and apply research methods effectively). Ability must be shown to rigorously critique and evaluate current research and participate in scholarly debates in this area of specialisation. Ability must be demonstrated to relate theory to practice and vice versa and to think epistemologically. |
| Module credits | 40.00 |
| Programmes |
MSc Option: Ruminant Health (Coursework)
MSc Option: Veterinary Epidemiology (Coursework) MSc Option: Veterinary Public Health MVeterinary Medicine Bovine Medicine (Coursework) MVeterinary Medicine Cattle Herd Health MVeterinary Medicine Laboratory Animal Science MVeterinary Medicine Pig Herd Health MVeterinary Medicine Poultry Diseases (Coursework) MVeterinary Medicine Small Stock Herd Health MVeterinary Medicine Veterinary Public Health (Coursework) MVeterinary Medicine Wildlife Diseases |
| Prerequisites | No prerequisites. |
| Contact time | 10 practicals per week |
| Language of tuition | English |
| Academic organisation | Paraclinical Sciences |
| Period of presentation | Year |
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