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Study programmes 2010-2011Last update : 11/04/2011
VETE0059-1  Veterinary parasitic diseases
- Common courses
- Horses complement
Duration :  Common courses : 40h Th, 14h Pr, 12,5h PCL
Horses complement : 5h Th
Credits/ECTS :  
Master in Veterinary Medicine, 2nd yearToute l'année5
Holder(s) :  Common courses : Bertrand Losson
Horses complement : Bernard Mignon
Coordinator :  Bertrand Losson
Language :  French language
Course contents :  The most important parasitic diseases according to their frequency in temperate areas, to their clinical impact or their zoonotic potential will be considered during the 40 hours dedicated to the compulsory part of the course. These parasitic diseases are described according to the host species: cattle, small ruminants, pig, poultry and rabbit, equines, dog, cat, new companion animals. For each host species the approach will be based on the different organic systems (the gut, the lungs, the skin, the blood...). After a short reminder about the pathogenic agent and its biology, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis (including the differential), therapy and prophylaxis of each disease will be exposed. The students of the option "equines" will get an additional information on specific parasitic diseases of equines which are not included in the compulsory part.

Common courses

The most important parasitic diseases according to their frequency in temperate areas, to their clinical impact or their zoonotic potential will be considered during the 40 hours dedicated to the compulsory part of the course. These parasitic diseases are described according to the host species: cattle, small ruminants, pig, poultry and rabbit, equines, dog, cat, new companion animals. For each host species the approach will be based on the different organic systems (the gut, the lungs, the skin, the blood...). After a short reminder about the pathogenic agent and its biology, the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, diagnosis (including the differential), therapy and prophylaxis of each disease will be exposed. The students of the option "equines" will get an additional information on specific parasitic diseases of equines which are not included in the compulsory part.

Horses complement

This section deals with specific parasitic diseases of the horses not included in the non optional section because of their relative rarity or their geographic distribution.

Course objective :  This course is dedicated to the study of parasitic diseases in domesticated animals. Additionally, some wild species are also dealt with due to their epidemiological or zoonotic impact. The main goal of the course is to provide the veterinarian to be with the necessary knowledges to reach a diagnosis and implement prophylactic and control measures for the main parasitic infections in the relevant host species. A great emphasis will be given to the prevention of parasitic diseases potentially transmissible to the human beings.

Common courses

This course is dedicated to the study of parasitic diseases in domesticated animals. Additionally, some wild species are also dealt with due to their epidemiological or zoonotic impact. The main goal of the course is to provide the veterinarian to be with the necessary knowledges to reach a diagnosis and implement prophylactic and control measures for the main parasitic infections in the relevant host species. A great emphasis will be given to the prevention of parasitic diseases potentially transmissible to the human beings.

Horses complement

Provide to the students a complementary information about the parasitic diseases of equids.

Prerequisites :  The prerequisites are as follows: general parasitology (fifth year), pathology, pharmacology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, physiopathology, semiology and epidemiology.

Common courses

The prerequisites are as follows: general parasitology (fifth year), pathology, pharmacology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, physiopathology, semiology and epidemiology.

Horses complement

The prerequisites are as follows: general parasitology (fourth year), pathology, pharmacology, immunology, bacteriology, virology, physiopathology, semiology and epidemiology.

Workshops :  The practicals are organized to illustrate the lectures. The content is identical regardless of the option chosen by the student. This due to the fact that the pathogens which are dealt with are described in the compulsory part of the course.

Common courses

The practicals are organized to illustrate the lectures. The content is identical regardless of the option chosen by the student. This due to the fact that the pathogens which are dealt with are described in the compulsory part of the course.

Horses complement

The practicals are organized to illustrate the lectures. The content is identical regardless of the option chosen by the student. This is due to the fact that the pathogens which are dealt with are described in the compulsory part of the course.

Organization :  The course is given over two semesters.

Common courses

The course is given over two semesters.

Horses complement

This optional section is organized during the second semester.

Written notes :  The following volumes are available at the student printing unit: Veterinary Protozoology (1 vol.); Mycology (1 vol.); Veterinary Entomology (1 vol.); Veterinary Helminthology (2 vol.). Additionally, a copy of the Power Point Presentation is available. An illustrated CDRom dedicated to Veterinary Parasitology in temperate regions has been realized and will be used during the practicals or at home. Additionnally the content of the course is available via the website of the faculty.
http://www.dmipfmv.ulg.ac.be/parasitovet/teaching.html

Common courses

The following volumes are available at the student printing unit: Veterinary Protozoology (1 vol.); Mycology (1 vol.); Veterinary Entomology (1 vol.); Veterinary Helminthology (2 vol.). Additionally, a copy of the Power Point Presentation is available. An illustrated CDRom dedicated to Veterinary Parasitology in temperate regions has been realized and will be used during the practicals or at home. Additionnally the content of the course is available via the website of the faculty.
http://www.dmipfmv.ulg.ac.be/parasitovet/teaching.html

Horses complement

The specific information is available on the website. See "Equids-option".
http://www.dmipfmv.ulg.ac.be/parasitovet/teaching.html

Assessment :  The examination is composed of three parts: a practical examination (identification of different parasites under the microscope and of photographic documents), one assay question and a serie of 5 short questions (Yes/No or a few words), and a case report written according to specific recommendations available on the website of the unit. This case report will be prepared during the first and second GMV and submitted as a hard and an electronic copy before the deadline.
http://www.dmipfmv.ulg.ac.be/parasitovet/teaching.html

Common courses

The examination is composed of three parts: a practical examination (identification of different parasites under the microscope and of photographic documents), one assay question and a serie of 5 short questions (Yes/No or a few words), and a case report written according to specific recommendations available on the website of the unit. This case report will be prepared during the first and second GMV and submitted as a hard and an electronic copy before the deadline.
http://www.dmipfmv.ulg.ac.be/parasitovet/teaching.html

Horses complement

The examination is composed of three parts: a practical examination (identification of different parasites under the microscope and of photographic documents), one assay question and a serie of 5 short questions (Yes/No or a few words), and a case report written according to specific recommendations available on the website of the unit.

Contacts :  Prof. B. Losson, E-mail : blosson@ulg.ac.be , Tél : 04/366 40 90
Secrétariat : Jessica Collard, E-mail: jcollard@ulg.ac.be, Tél : 04/366 40 92, Fax : 04/366 40 97

Common courses

Prof. B. Losson, E-mail : blosson@ulg.ac.be , Tél : 04/366 40 90
Secrétariat : Jessica Collard, E-mail: jcollard@ulg.ac.be, Tél : 04/366 40 92, Fax : 04/366 40 97

Horses complement

Prof. B. Losson, E-mail : blosson@ulg.ac.be , Tél : 04/366 40 90

Dr. B. Mignon, E-mail : bmignon@ulg.ac.be , Tél : 04/366 40 99

Secrétariat : Jessica Collard, E-mail: jcollard@ulg.ac.be, Tél : 04/366 40 92, Fax : 04/366 40 97

Remarks :  Before attending the practicals the students must read the relevant part of the course.

Common courses

Before attending the practicals the students must read the relevant part of the course.

Horses complement

Before attending the practicals the students must read the relevant part of the course.



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