Course code Vete4119
Credit points 4.50
Total Hours in Course120
Number of hours for lectures16
Number of hours for seminars and practical classes44
Independent study hours60
Date of course confirmation19.02.2019
Responsible UnitInstitute of Food and Environmental Hygiene
Dr. med. vet.
First-cycle professional higher education(līm.)
First-cycle professional higher education(līm.)
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
VeteB028 [GVETB028] Diseases of Miscellaneous Animals II
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 fish, sea-water fish and aquarium fish invasion diseases causing mass morbidity and the methods of treatment.
Knowledge of the aetiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis, control and prophylaxis of the common diseases that occur in the small animal species (small mammals , reptiles, fish (test);
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).
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 (1 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and method of small rodents’ treatment (2 hours).
5. Husbandry conditions of small rodents and the most common diseases (1 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 (1 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of decorative birds’ treatment(2 hours).
8. Retaining reptiles and amphibians and the most common diseases (1 hour). P.W Clinical investigation and the method of reptiles’ and amphibians’ treatment (2 hours).
9. Zoo veterinary clinic visit (6 hours).
Test
10. Aquaculture in Latvia and in the World (1 hour). P.W. Fish anatomy and physiology (2 hours).
11. Non- communicable fish diseases (1 hour). P.W Important fish species in Latvia. Fish Farming Biotechnology (2 hours).
Test
12. Fish diseases caused by Protozoa, Monogenea, Digenea (1 hour). P.W Ichtypathological examination (2 hours).
13. Fish diseases caused by Digenea and nematodes (1 hour). P.W. Identification of fish parasites in preparations and swabs (2 hours).
14. Fish diseases caused by acantocephalus and cestodes (1 hour). P.W. Ichtypathological examination (2 hours).
15. Fish diseases caused by ectoparasites (1 hour). P.W. Fish treatment and vaccination methods (bathing, spraying, etc.) (2 hours).
16. Fish and crayfish virus diseases (1 hour). P.W Anatomy and physiology of crayfish, breeding biotechnology (2 hours).
17. Fish and crayfish bacterial diseases (1 hour). P.W Crayfish section methodology (2 hours).
18. Fish farms visit (6 hours).
Test
Credit points can be obtained if all tests in fish diseases, farm and exotic animals’ diseases are passed, practical works has been completed, student has participated in practice trips organized by lecturer
Cumulative Exam at the end of the 11th semester. Assessment of cumulative exam can be obtained if all the practical work has been done, student has participated in study trips and have successfully completed KEGA .
Studies of scientific articles, analysis of practical work results.
Scientific literature should be studied. The Clinical and Epidemiological Case Study (KEGA) work should be developed.
Participation in laboratory work is mandatory. Working out missed practical classes should be coordinated with the teaching staff.
Each test is evaluated by mark: three tests in farm and exotic animals’ diseases and two tests in fish diseases.
At the end of 10th semester- cumulative exam includes of Diseases of small animals I and Diseases of small animals II.
Cumulative exam score can be obtained if all practical works has been completed, student has participated in practice trips organized by lecturer and passed seven tests Cumulative exam score is calculated as the arithmetic mean of the assessment of study topics: bee diseases, poultry diseases, farm and exotic animals’ diseases and fish diseases and KEGA score.
Students may choose to pass a written exam if they would like to change the score of accumulative exam. Teaching staffs will prepare questions in closed envelope, Students will chooses one of the envelopes containing three exam questions. Students gives written answers to all questions. The exam results can be announced within 3 working days. Assessment of the written examination is the final evaluation of the study course.
1. Cahn, C.M., Line, S. (Eds.). The Merck Veterinary Manual. Philadelphia: John Wiley & Sons, 2005. 2712 p.
2. Sue Paterson (Eds.). Skin Diseases of Exotic Pets. 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.
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.
Compulsory course of study programme Veterinary medicine.