Veterinary Infectious Diseases

Cod y Modiwl: BR34120
Teitl y Modiwl: Veterinary Infectious Diseases
Blwyddyn Academaidd: 2025/2026
Semester: Semester 1
Cyd-gysylltydd y Modiwl: Dr Iain Chalmers
Rhestr Ddarllen: Gweld ar Aspire
Rhagofynion: BR22220
Anghymharus (Unrhyw Flwyddyn Acad): BR33820
Staff Eraill sy'n Cyfrannu: Mr Jonathan King; Dr Ruth Wonfor; Dr Beverley Hopkins; Dr Russ Morphew; Dr Amanda Gibson; Dr Ifat Shah

Dulliau Asesu

Math o Asesiad	Manylion Asesiad	Cyfran
Asesiad Semester	Individual oral presentation: with provision of supporting briefing note (750 words) 10 Minutes	50%
Arholiad Semester	Written Examination: 2 Awr (including seen question section).	50%
Asesiad Ailsefyll	Individual oral presentation:	50%
Arholiad Ailsefyll	Written Examination: 2 Awr (including seen question section).	50%

Canlyniadau Dysgu

Wedi cwblhau'r modiwl dylai'r myfyrwyr fedru:

Using retained knowledge, compare the biology of infectious organisms to provide a greater understanding of disease development in farm animals, horses and companion animal species
Using retained knowledge, critically assess how viral, bacterial and parasitic diseases can modulate the host immune response
Formulate measures for the prevention and control of infectious diseases.
Evaluate and demonstrate retained knowledge on the importance of notifiable and zoonotic diseases in the veterinary field

Disgrifiad cryno

This module will deal with advanced biological aspects of infectious organisms and the infected animals' immune responses, focusing on farm and companion animal species. Special emphasis will be given on the infection and control of bacterial (e.g. bovine TB), viral (e.g. myxomatosis) and parasitic diseases (e.g. fleas) prevalent in the United Kingdom. Notifiable and zoonotic diseases will also be discussed.

Cynnwys

The module builds upon students knowledge of immunology and infectious diseases from previous years study to examine host-pathogen interactions and understand how veterinary diseases spread and can be controlled. This is a brief outline of module content week by week, however week designations and content may vary.

Understanding disease outbreaks (Week 1-3)
- Potential subjects include: The biology behind diseases outbreaks, Biosecurity, Epidemiological study of disease outbreaks
Veterinary Microbiology (Weeks 4-7)
- Viral, bacterial and fungal veterinary diseases will be covered examining their biology (mutation rates, immune evasion, zooneses etc.), control (detection and treatment methods) and highlighting specific examples (such as West Nile Virus, Bovine TB, Ringworm).
Veterinary Parasitology (Week 8-11)
- Potential subjects include: key ectoparasites, protozoal parasites and helminth parasites of various veterinary species, Immune responses to parasites, Control of parasitic diseases in the veterinary sector.

Sgiliau Modiwl

Math o Sgiliau	Manylion Sgiliau
Cyfathrebu	Students will develop effective written communication skills in the examination and coursework, where these will be assessed. Feedback for this coursework will be given. Students will develop oral communication skills as part of the seminars. Feedback on this will be given in the seminars.
Datblygu personol a chynllunio gyrfa	Students will be required to consider different careers/employers within 1st seminar and will have contact with external speakers from industry. This aspect is not assessed.
Datrys Problemau	Practical classes and the seminars will involve problem solving. These will be assessed in associated coursework. Feedback on this will be given for the coursework.
Gwaith Tim	The 1st seminar will be performed in groups, with discussion within the groups as to the most important points to communicate. Feedback on this will be given in the seminar.
Gwella dysgu a pherfformiad ei hun	Outside the formal contact hours, students will be expected to research materials, manage time and meet deadlines for the coursework and exam. Feedback on this will be given for the coursework.
Rhifedd	Practical classes will involve the collection and analysis of data through a variety of techniques. Analysis will be assessed in the associated coursework and feedback on this aspect will be given.
Sgiliau pwnc penodol	During the module, students will gain knowledge of veterinary terminology. They will also learn the current legislation regarding notifiable diseases of veterinary diseases.
Sgiliau ymchwil	The coursework and exam will require students to research topics beyond the depth and scope of the lecture material. Information from a variety of sources will be used. Research skills will be assessed in both the examination and coursework. Feedback on this will be given for the coursework.
Technoleg Gwybodaeth	Accessing the web for reliable information sources and using databases to find literature in preparation for the seminar report and the exam. Presentation of coursework will be assessed, which should be prepared on a computer and feedback on this aspect will be given.

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