250-407 Clinical Sciences 7: Epidemiology, Exotic Diseases, Veterinary Law and Ethics, and Aspects of Animal Derived Food and Public Health

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Students completing this subject should:

• understand the concepts of epidemiology;

• be aware of factors which influence patterns of disease;

• be familiar with the techniques of data acquisition and analysis and the uses and limitations of statistical information;

• be familiar with legislation affecting the practice of veterinary science and regulations and codes of practice directed to the control of animal disease and the welfare of animals;

• be able critically to evaluate clinical, pathological and epidemiological investigations of animal disease;

• possess the essential information to recognise exotic diseases and to provide tactical and strategic support in the event of an outbreak;

• be familiar with abattoir practices and methods of quality control in food processing; and

• understand the epidemiological features of diseases which present a public health risk.

• be familiar with the community expectations of the ethical behaviour of veterinarians.

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Veterinary epidemiology, statistics and systems analysis. State veterinary medicine and administration. Exotic diseases preparedness for recognition, control and eradication. Meat processing and hygiene. Zoonoses. Veterinary convention, ethics and law.

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