Module Identifier RSM0120  
Module Title EQUINE IMMUNOLOGY, PARASITOLOGY AND BACTERIOLOGY  
Academic Year 2004/2005  
Co-ordinator Dr Rodney J Turner  
Semester Semester 1  
Other staff Dr Colin J Jackson, 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
Assessment TypeAssessment Length/DetailsProportion
Semester Exam3 Hours  70%
Semester Assessment Seminar Presentation: Students will select an appropriate seminar topic to investigate independently.30%
Supplementary Exam3 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 (2000) Nematode parasites of vertebrates 2nd edition. CABI 0851994210
GEORGI, J R (1999) Georgi's Parasitology for veterinarians W B Saunders, Philadelphia 0721670970
TIZARD, I R (2004) Veterinary immunology 7th. W B Saunders, Philadelphia 0721601367
ROITT, I. BROSTOFF, J and MALE, D (2001) Immunology 6th. Mosby, New York 0723431892
TURNER, R J (1994) Immunology: a comparative approach Wiley 0471944009
ROSE, R J and HODGSON, D R (1999) Manual of equine practice 2nd. W B Saunders, Philadelphia 0721686656

Journals
** Recommended Text
VETERINARY RECORD
** Consult For Futher Information
EQUINE VETERINARY JOURNAL
JOURNAL OF EQUINE VETERINARY SCIENCE

Notes

This module is at CQFW Level 7