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Diseases of Miscellaneous Animals I

Course developers

Prior knowledge

Vete2009, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology I

Vete2013, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals I

Vete2014, Anatomy of the Domestic Animals II

Vete2024, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology II

Vete3025, Bacteriology, Mycology, Virology III

Vete3036, Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases I

Vete4115, Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases II

Vete5011, Diseases of Miscellaneous Animals I

Vete6022, Physiology I

Vete6023, Physiology II

Course abstract

Students are acquainted with the anatomical and physiological properties of fur-bearing, laboratory and of most popular exotic animals; with the principles of husbandry and feeding; with the methods of handling and diagnostic procedures; with the management and treatment of most widespread and dangerous infectious, invasive, not invasive diseases and surgery. The students acquire the anatomy and biology of fish and, the most dangerous infectious diseases in Europe and Latvia, fresh-water and sea-water fish infection diseases causing mass morbidity and the methods of treatment.

Learning outcomes and their assessment

Knowledge of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of the common diseases that occur in the small animal species (five tests);
skills to follow correct diagnostic procedures and to use appropriate diagnostic methods (practical works);
competence to minimize the risks in small animal husbandry and nutrition to prevention and prophylaxis of diseases (practical works).

Course Content(Calendar)

1. Introduction, the husbandry conditions of fur animals (1 hour). P.W. Veterinary manipulation and clinical investigation of fur animals (2 hours).
2. Non- communicable diseases of fur animals (1 hour). P.W Diagnosis, treatment and prophylaxis of non-communicable diseases of fur animals (2 hours).
3. Infectious diseases of fur animals (1 hour). P.W Diagnosis, treatment, prevention and control of fur animal infectious diseases (2 hours).
Test
4. Husbandry conditions of small rodents and the most common diseases (2 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and method of small rodents’ treatment (2 hours).
5. Husbandry conditions of small rodents and the most common diseases (2 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of small rodent’s treatment (2 hours).
6. Husbandry conditions of rabbits and the most common diseases (1 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of rabbits’ treatment (2 hours).
Test
7. The most commonly occurring diseases of decorative birds (2 hours). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of decorative birds’ treatment (2 hours).
8. Retaining reptiles and amphibians and the most common diseases (2 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of reptiles’ and amphibians’ treatment (2 hours).
9. Practical works in Zoo’ veterinary clinics (study trip) (6 hours).
Test
10. Aquaculture in Latvia and in the world (2 hours). P.W. Fish anatomy and physiology (2 hours).
11. Non- communicable fish diseases (2 hours). P.W Important fish species in Latvia. Fish Farming Biotechnology (2 hours).
Test
12. Fish diseases caused by Protozoa, Monogenea, Digenea (2 hours). P.W Ichtypathological examination (2 hours).
13. Fish diseases caused by Digenea and nematodes (2 hours). P.W. Identification of fish parasites in preparations and swabs (2 hours).
14. Fish diseases caused by acantocephalus and cestodes (2 hours). P.W. Ichtypathological examination (2 hours).
15 Fish diseases caused by ectoparasites (2 hours). P.W. Fish treatment and vaccination methods (bathing, spraying, etc.) (2 hours).
16. Fish and crayfish virus diseases (2 hours). P.W Anatomy and physiology of crayfish, breeding biotechnology (2 hours).
17. Fish and crayfish bacterial diseases (2 hours). P.W Crayfish section methodology (2 hours).
18. Practical works on fish farm (study trip) (6 hours).
Test

Requirements for awarding credit points

Credit points can be obtained if all tests in fish diseases, farm and exotic animals’ diseases are passed, practical work has been completed, student has participated in practice trips organized by lecturer.

Description of the organization and tasks of students’ independent work

Studies of scientific articles, analysis of practical work results.

Criteria for Evaluating Learning Outcomes

Participation in laboratory work is mandatory. Working out missed practical classes should be coordinated with the teaching staff.
Each test is evaluated with mark: three tests in farm and exotic animals’ diseases and two tests in fish diseases.

Compulsory reading

1. The Merck Veterinary Manual. C.M.Cahn, S.Line Eds. Philadelphia: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. 2712 p. 2. Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets. Sue Paterson Eds.Philadelphia: John Wiley & Sons, 2006. 344 p. 3. The Veterinary Formulary. 6nd ed. Ed by Y.M.Debuf. London. The Pharmacentinal Press. 1994. 460 p.

Further reading

1. Antimicrobial Therapy in Caqed Birds and Exotic Pets. An International Symposium January 18, 1995 at The North American Veterinary Conference, Orlando, Florida. 48 p. 2. Jenkins J.R., Brown S.A. A Practitioner’s Quide to Rabbits and Terrets. The American Animal Hospital Association. 1993. 111 p. 3. Болезни кроликов. Изд. 2-е. Москва: Колос. 1974. 239 c.

Periodicals and other sources

1. Veterinārais Žurnāls. ISSN 1407-0065 2. Zivsaimniecības gadagrāmata. ISSN 1407-1959

Notes

Compulsory course of study programme Veterinary medicine.