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Veterinary public health 510


 
Module code VPH 510
Qualification Undergraduate
Faculty Faculty of Veterinary Science
Module content

The role of the veterinary surgeon in veterinary public health. Veterinary food hygiene and nutrition-related diseases of importance regarding food of animal origin. Meat and milk hygiene; all necessary measures, including legislation, to ensure that food of animal origin is safe, sound and wholesome at all stages of production and manufacture, up to the consumer. Veterinary aspects of environmental health. Zoonoses in veterinary science. Introduction of the use of laboratory animals in biomedical research and relevant aspects relating to animal welfare. Introduction to the social aspects of the human-animal interaction by protecting and promoting human health in communities, veterinary extension and risk communication.

Module credits 14.00
Contact time 6 lectures per week
Language of tuition Module is presented in English
Academic organisation Paraclinical Sciences
Period of presentation Semester 1

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