| Module Identifier |
RSM0120 |
| Module Title |
EQUINE IMMUNOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND BACTERIOLOGY |
| Academic Year |
2002/2003 |
| Co-ordinator |
Dr Rodney J Turner |
| Semester |
Semester 1 |
| Other staff |
Professor John Barrett, Dr Lesley N Manchester |
| Course delivery |
Lecture | 20 Hours 20 x 1 hour lectures |
| |
Seminars / Tutorials | 12 Hours 6 x 2 hour seminars |
| Assessment |
Semester Exam | 3 Hours | 70% |
| |
Semester Assessment | Seminar Presentation: Students will select an appropriate seminar topic to investigate independently. | 30% |
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Supplementary Exam | 3 Hours | 100% |
Learning outcomes
On completion of this module students should be able to :
1) Identify key components of the equine immune system
2) Discuss immunological aspects of equine reproduction, infection, stress and exercise.
3) Discuss the principles, merits and limitations of equine immuno-diagnostic tests and vaccinations
4) Discuss the principles of integrated programmes for the control of equine pararsites
5) Discuss the principles governing the selection of appropriate anthelmintics
6) Evaluate the approaches used for the isolation and identification of equine bacterial pathogens
7) Discuss the means by which bacteria are able to cause disease in equines
8) Identify the procedures for the diagnosis and treatment of bacterial infections
Brief description
This course will consider in detail equine immunology, parasitology and bacteriology. The key components of the equine immune system will be considered along with immunologucal aspects of equine reproductive infection and exercise stress. This knowledge will be developed on to an understanding of the principles, merits and limitations of equine immuno-diagnostic tests and vaccinations. The principles of integrated programmes for the control of equine parasites will be considered and applied to the use of appropriate anthelmintics. The isolation and identification of equine bacteria will be studied along with the means by which such bacteria are able to cause equine disease. This knowledge will then be applied to the principles of diagnosis and treatment of such disease.
Transferable skills
.1 Independent project work
Students will select an appropriate seminar topic to investigate independently in the literature.
.2 IT and information handling
Retrieval of information for all aspects of the module, but in particular the seminar presentation, will include the use of BIDS and appropriate web sites.
.4 Writing in an academic context
These skills will be developed and assessed via :
i) the production of a brief overview of their seminar presentation with a list of key references
ii) written examination
.5 Oral discussion and presentation
The seminar presentation will develop oral skills and allow for group discussion of issues raised. The presentation will be peer reviewed
.6 Careers need awareness
Knowledge and skills developed within this module will be reinforced by reference to practical horse health care and management
.7 Self-management
The use of initiative, self management and self discipline will be developed through the requirement to prepare for and present seminars.
Reading Lists
Books
ANDERSON, R C. (1992)
Nematode parasites of vertebrates. CAB
GEORGE, J R. (1995)
Parasitology for veterinarians. W B Saunders, Philadelphia
TIZARD, I R. (1996)
Veterinary immunology. 5th. W B Saunders, Philadelphia
ROSE, R J and HODGSON, D R. (1999)
Manual of equine practice. 2nd. W B Saunders, Philadelphia
ROITT, I et al. (1998)
Immunology. 5th.
TURNER, R J. (1994)
Immunology: a comparative approach. Wiley
Journals
EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL.
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE.
Articles
HERD, R B and COLES, C C. (1995)
Slowing the spread of anthelmintic resistant nematodes of horses in the United Kingdom. in Veterinary Record, Vol 136 pp 481-485
HOLMES, M A et al. (1991)
Equine immunology. in Equine Veterinary Journal, Suppl 23 pp 152-154
LOVE, S and DUNCAN, J L. (1991)
Could the worm have turned?. in Equine Vet, Vol 23 pp 152 - 154