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14D2I21 - Diseases of pigs

Course specification
Course title Diseases of pigs
Acronym 14D2I21
Study programme DOCTORAL ACADEMIC STUDIES
Module
Type of study PhD academic studies
Lecturer (for classes)
Lecturer/Associate (for practice)
    Lecturer/Associate (for OTC)
      ESPB 10.0 Status elective
      Condition Condition eroll semester Oblik uslovljenosti
      The goal To enable students to expand their theoretical and practical knowledge in selected thematic areas of the course Swine diseases. To equip students for a complex analysis of etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, therapy and prophylaxis of diseases of pigs.
      The outcome Upon completion of the course students will understand following knowledge of the theoretical and practical parts: a thorough knowledge of etiopathogenesis, clinical picture, diagnosis, therapy and prophylaxis of swine diseases. Information related to biosecurity measures on pig farms and acquire skills, linking research with practical work-clinical solutions in industrial pig production.
      Contents
      Contents of lectures Modern aspects in diagnosis and treatment of diseases of swine; Diseases of the digestive system, respiratory system, cardiovascular system, blood and hematopoietic organs, urinary system; locomotory system; the skin diseases; Metabolic disorders and diseases of the liver; Diseases of the central nervous system. Parasitic diseases of pigs in intensive farming.
      Contents of exercises Biosecurity measures in pig farms.
      Literature
      1. Stamatović S, Šamanc H, Bolesti svinja, VKS, Beograd, 2003 (Original title)
      2. Barbara Straw E et al, Diseases of swine, Michigen, State University,USA (Original title)
      3. Otto Radostits et al Veterinary Medicine,Text Book of disease of cattle, horses, sheep, pigs and goats, Saunders Elsevier (Original title)
      4. Reprodukcija svinja T.Petrujkić, J.Bojkovski, B.Petrujklić, monografija, Naučni instut za veterinarstvo Srbije, Bepograd,2011. (Original title)
      Number of hours per week during the semester/trimester/year
      Lectures Exercises OTC Study and Research Other classes
      4
      Methods of teaching Teorethical education. Preparation of seminar papers, artical public presentation and disscusion. Practical work on pig farms and individual work.
      Knowledge score (maximum points 100)
      Pre obligations Points Final exam Points
      Activites during lectures 10 Test paper 70
      Practical lessons 20 Oral examination
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