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Zoonoses affecting cattle reproduction

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Course abstract

The aim of the course is to provide the highest level of theoretical knowledge in the field of veterinary medicine how do zoonoses affect reproduction of cattle, how to limit and prevent zoonoses in the herd level and country level.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge about zoonoses present in the country that are affecting cattle reproduction, options to limit and prevent them.
Ability to identify causes of faults in cattle reproduction and to find sustainable solutions to prevent them.

Competence to develop guidelines how to improve reproduction in the cattle herd.

Course Content(Calendar)

During the independent studies of scientific literature, a doctoral student must acquire information about:
1. Epidemiology of zoonoses in bovine herds and factors contributing to the spread of these diseases (Q fever, campylobacteriosis, Listeriosis, etc.).
2. Diagnostic methods of reproductive disorders causing zoonoses.
3. Pathogenesis and clinical signs of reproductive disorders causing zoonoses.

4. Measures to limit and prevent zoonoses in bovine herds.

Requirements for awarding credit points

Passed promotion examination in special course of research direction.
2 weeks before the exam, you must submit an application to the Study Center.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

The doctoral student independently studies the scientific literature on the subject defined in the study course plan and prepares to take the doctoral exam.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Passed promotion exam with approved commission.
The exam takes the form of a ticket (with at least 3 questions) and an oral answer.

Compulsory reading

1. R. Guatteo. Q fever an emerging disease. 2013. Grupo Asis Biomedia, S.L. 134 pp.
2. D. E. Noakes, T. J. Parkinson, G. C. W. England. Veterinary Reproduction and Obstetrics, 10th edition. 2019. Elsevier. 837 pp.

3. M. D. McGavin, W. W. Carlton, J. F. Zachary. Thomson’s Special Veterinary Pathology, 3rd edition. 2001. Mosby. 755 pp.

Further reading

1. EFSA Panel on Animal Health and Welfare. (2010). Scientific opinion on Q Fever. EFSA Journal, 8 (5), 1595.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Boroduske, A., Trofimova, J., Kibilds, J., Papule, U., Sergejeva, M., Rodze, I., Grantina-Ievina, L. (2017). Coxiella burnetii (Q fever) infection in dairy cattle and associated risk factors in Latvia. Epidemiol. Infect., 145 (10), 2011–2019.
2. De Biase, D., Costagliola, A., Del Piero, F., Di Palo, R., Coronati, D., Galiero, G., Uberti, B. D., Lucibelli, M. G., Fabbiano, A., Davoust, B., Raoult, D., Paciello, O. (2018). Coxiella burnetii in infertile dairy cattle with chronic endometritis. Vet. Pathol., 55 (4), 539–542.
3. EFSA and ECDC (European Food Safety Authority and European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), 2021. The European Union One Health 2019 Zoonoses Report. EFSA Journal 2021;19(2):6406, 286 pp.
4. EFSA (European Food Safety Authority) and ECDC (European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control), 2020. The European Union Summary Report on Antimicrobial Resistance in zoonotic and indicator bacteria from humans, animals and food in 2017/2018. EFSA Journal 2020;18(3):6007, 166 pp. Powell K, Foster C, Evans S (2018) Environmental dangers of veterinary antiparasitic agents. Vet Rec.17;183(19):599-600. doi: 10.1136/vr.k4690.
5. Journal of Epidemiol. Infection, Elsevier.

6. Journal of J. Dairy Sci. Elsevier.

Notes

Doctoral study program “Veterinary Medicine”