VET30060

Learning Outcomes:

At the end of this module students should:

· Explain the epidemiology and reservoirs of significant zoonotic agents and the modes of transmission to humans using the One Health approach.

· Describe the main chemical residues and contaminants of public health significance in foods of animal origin and the introductory points in the food chain for these compounds.

· Discuss theoretical and practical procedures for conducting laboratory examination of foods of animal origin, and interpret associated data in relation to relevant legislation.

· Identify risk management measures that can be used along the food chain to manage associated risks.

· Describe the approaches and epidemiological tools used to investigate outbreaks of foodborne disease.

· Communicate Veterinary Public Health principles and approaches effectively to a broad range of stakeholders.

Indicative Module Content:

Content will be made available to students in Brightspace

Student Effort Hours:

Approaches to Teaching and Learning:

Requirements, Exclusions and Recommendations

The incoming students will be required to have completed previous core veterinary modules and in particular, be able to demonstrate competencies in veterinary anatomy, veterinary microbiology, parasitology, immunology and pathology, along with clinical pharmacology and therapeutics.

Module Requisites and Incompatibles

Assessment Strategy

Feedback Strategy/Strategies

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