VM0129, Veterinary public health with applied epidemiology and epizootiology, 7.0 Hp
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Syllabus

Finalized by: PN-VH, 2024-04-23
Valid from : Spring semester 2025 (2025-01-20)

Level

Second cycle (A1F)

Main field of study

Veterinary Medicine

Grading Scale

The grade requirements within the course grading system are set out in specific criteria. These criteria must be available by the course start at the latest.

Course language

Swedish

Entry Requirements

Objectives

The course gives a broad understanding of the contributions of veterinary science to the physical and social well-being of humans, and for preventing and controlling infectious diseases between animals and between animals and people.

On completion of the course, the student should be able to

• explain the role of veterinary medicine and veterinary profession in public health,
• apply knowledge in veterinary medicine on public health issues,
• identify and explain animal-related public health risks,
• explain the basics of Swedish contingency plans for epizootic diseases,
• describe in detail the most important diseases covered by the legislation on epizootic diseases and zoonoses, and identify aspects that are important for their detection, control and eradication,
• apply the legislation on epizootic diseases and in various veterinary capacities act upon suspicion of a serious contagious animal disease,
• explain strategies for prevention, control and eradication of the diseases covered by the legislation on epizootic diseases and zoonoses,
• apply epidemiological methods to issues and problems concerning animal and public health.

Content

The course includes the subject areas veterinary public health, applied epidemiology and applied epizootiology. Veterinary public health comprises the role of veterinary medicine for public health i.e. application and knowledge development of veterinary science areas of responsibility from a people health perspective regarding for example zoonoses, antibiotics resistance, food security, environmental effects on health, crisis management and the social effects of animal husbandry. Applied epidemiology covers principles and design of population based studies and investigations, for example outbreak investigations, disease surveillance, epidemiology of infectious disease and reliability of diagnostic tests. Reports of project work and certain group exercises are mandatory elements.

Applied epizootiology comprises national and international disease control work with a focus on handling suspected cases of epizootic and zoonotic diseases based on the legislation of epizootic and zoonotic diseases and their characteristics, epizootic preparedness and strategies for fighting outbreaks of epizootic diseases in Sweden and EU and the importance of infectious diseases in the global exchange of food, animals and animal products.

Apart from lectures the student works in groups (discussions, role play etc) and carries out project work which is completed by joint group presentations.

Examination Formats and Requirements for Passing the Course

Participation in compulsory parts, passed presentation of exercises and project work and passed written examinations.

Responsible Department/Equivalent

Department of Clinical Sciences

Supplementary information

Included in program

• Veterinärprogrammet

Module set

Title	Credits	Code
Examination Epizootology	2.5	0102
Examination Epidemiology	1.5	0103
Examination Veterinary public health	2.0	0104
Compulsory activities	1.0	0105

The Course Replaces

VM0090