Animal and Public Health

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The teaching methodologies are based on: 1. Theoretical exposition with case studies for each topic addressed; 2. Bibliographic research and discussion of topics throughout the classes; 3. Study visit.

Knowledge of animal diseases of public health importance, particularly foodborne diseases and zoonosis, regarding epidemiology, control/eradication plans and animal health policy development. Control of hygiene at various levels of the food production chain.

Introduction to animal health and public health: The main diseases of importance to Public Health transmitted by animals. General principles of epidemiological surveillance. Integrated surveillance and legislation. Trade Regulations and Importation of Live Animals. Production Systems and Public Health. Risk assessment of major zoonotic diseases. HACCP concept – production, manipulation, transformation. Pre-requisites, critical control points and hazards. Decision tree. Assessment of sources of contamination of food of animal origin. The Sanitary Inspection in the field of Animal Health and Food Safety: Food hygiene and safety. Study of microbial hazards in foods of animal origin and (the means by which) how they affect humans. Prerequisites (hygiene plan, hygiene assessment, pest control, etc.). National Residue Control Plan. National Pharmacovigilance System.

Periodic Assessment

Final Grade (NF) = 30% of a Theoretical Exam + a written assignment that will be evaluated with 40% on the written component and 30% on the oral presentation.

To pass the course through periodic assessment, the final grade, rounded to the nearest whole number, must be equal to or greater than 10 (ten) points.

If the student does not pass through periodic assessment, they will have access to a final exam. The conditions for assessment by exams, regular period, recovery, and special period are described in the academic performance assessment regulations of the Coimbra School of Agriculture, ref.: RG_RAAE, of 26-07-2013 and other applicable legislation.

Assessment by Exam

Written Exam - 100%

If the student does not pass through periodic assessment, they will have access to a final exam. The conditions for evaluating exams, regular periods, repetitions, and special exams are described in the student performance evaluation regulations of the Coimbra School of Agriculture, ref: RG_RAAE, dated 26-07-2013, and other applicable legislation.

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