Tribunal titular

Cargo

Departamento

Profesor

Presidente

SANIDAD ANIMAL

GUTIERREZ MARTIN , CESAR BERNARDO

Secretario

SANIDAD ANIMAL

MARTINEZ MARTINEZ , SONIA

Vocal

SANIDAD ANIMAL

BALSEIRO MORALES , ANA MARIA

Tribunal suplente

Cargo

Departamento

Profesor

Presidente

SANIDAD ANIMAL

PEREZ MARTINEZ , CLAUDIA

Secretario

SANIDAD ANIMAL

DIEZ BAÑOS , MARIA NATIVIDAD

Vocal

SANIDAD ANIMAL

GARCIA IGLESIAS , MARIA JOSE

Description

Qualification

Lecture

Attendance, which will be monitored on random days throughout the course, and active participation.

2 %

Seminars

Attendance (mandatory) and active participation in discussions or comments. Carrying out multiple choice questionnaires.

12 %

Field work/trips

Assistance and active participation in the activities carried out during visits to the Experimental Farm of the University.

2 %

Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms

Attendance (mandatory) and active participation.
Delivery of the results of the exercises.

2 %

Presentations / expositions

Assessment of works and presentations.

10 %

Laboratory practicals

Attendance (mandatory) and active participation.

2 %

Objective short-answer tests

Global evaluation exercise of the entire subject.

70 %

Other comments and second call

A partial exam will be carried out on the contents of the thematic blocks corresponding to Preventive Medicine and Health Policy on the date agreed upon by the Course Council and set in the corresponding teaching calendar; It is necessary to obtain a grade higher than 4.5 points (out of 10) to eliminate the subject and be able to average the grade of the exam corresponding to the Zoonosis part, which will be carried out on the date set for the ordinary call, in which there will be if a grade higher than 4.5 (out of 10) is also obtained to consider this part passed. These two exams will account for 70% of the final grade for the subject. Attendance at practices and seminars is mandatory and it is necessary to attend at least 80% of them in order to pass the subject. Grades are kept for all calls for the course.

In accordance with what was approved by the Governing Council of the University of León (January 29, 2015, partially modified on June 8, 2015), in the document referring to "Guidelines for action in cases of plagiarism, copying or fraud in exams or evaluation tests" it is indicated that:

- During the written exam of the subject, it will be strictly prohibited to use any electronic device (computer, tablet, mobile phone or digital watch with memory, etc.) that could help the student to the resolution of the questions without relying exclusively on the knowledge acquired during the study.

- These devices must be kept out of reach of the student during the test.

- If this indication is not met, the exam will be immediately withdrawn, expelled and graded as a fail.

- Furthermore, if the student were found cheating, the subject would be graded as a fail ( 0.0) in both annual exams.

Code
A19612	106P10 Assess and interpret the productive and health parameters of an animal group, considering the economic and welfare aspects.
A19615	106P13 Minimise the risks of contamination and cross-infection in animal facilities and in the field.
A19625	106P5 Identify, control and eradicate animal diseases, with special attention to notifiable diseases and zoonoses, following, in this case, the corresponding procedures in accordance with current regulations.
A19629	106P9 Advise and carry out epidemiological studies and therapeutic and preventive programs in accordance with animal welfare, animal health and public health standards.
A19661	106S38 Transmission and maintenance of diseases and methods of studying diseases in populations.
A19664	106S40 Zoonoses and Public Health.
A19665	106S41 Promotion of health in animal groups, including wild animals, in order to obtain maximum economic performance in a socially, ethically and health-acceptable way.
A19666	106S42 Technical measures and regulations for the prevention, control and eradication of animal diseases.
B6471	106G1 Analyse, synthesise, solve problems and make decisions in the professional fields of the veterinarian.
B6472	106G2 Work as a team, single or multidisciplinary, and show respect, appreciation and sensitivity to the work of others.
B6474	106G4 Communicate the information obtained during the veterinarians professional practice fluently, orally and in writing, with other colleagues, authorities and society in general.
B6475	106G5 Write and present professional reports correctly, always maintaining the necessary confidentiality.
B6476	106G6 Search and manage information related to the veterinarians activity.
B6477	106G7 Apply the scientific method to professional practice including evidence-based medicine.
B6478	106G8 Know how to get professional advice and help.
C2	CMECES2 That students know how to apply their knowledge to their work or vocation in a professional manner and possess the skills that are usually demonstrated through the development and defense of arguments and the resolution of problems within their area of study.
C3	CMECES3 That students have the ability to gather and interpret relevant data (normally within their area of study) to make judgments that include reflection on relevant issues of a social, scientific or ethical nature.
C4	CMECES4 That students can transmit information, ideas, problems and solutions to both a specialised and non-specialised audience

	Competences
Evaluate the economic and health importance of animal disweases in the population, including zoonoses	A19612 A19661 A19664 A19665	B6471 B6476 B6478	C4
Analyze the causes that have contributed to its presentation, spread and maintenance in the population	A19615 A19629 A19661	B6471 B6472 B6476	C3
Implement measures for its identification and control taking into account current legislation	A19615 A19625	B6471 B6472 B6478	C2
Design measures to prevent the presentation and spread of diseases in the population	A19615 A19661 A19665 A19666	B6471 B6472 B6475 B6478
Interpret herd and individual clinical cases	A19612	B6471 B6476 B6477	C3
Write and present reports on clinical cases.	A19661 A19664	B6474 B6475 B6476

Topic	Sub-topic
I. GENERALITIES	1. Concept of preventive medicine. Historical development and future perspectives. Relations with other sciences. 2. Preventive medicine programs: components. Objectives and levels of interference. Systems for collecting and analyzing productive and health data. Evaluation and monitoring of programs. 3. Control of contagious diseases in production animals. Investigation of disease outbreaks and causes of production failures. Biosecurity on farms. Medications: administration and withdrawal period.
II PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN CATTLE	4. Preventive medicine in dairy cattle: reproductive, milk production and breeding indices and records. Preventive medicine measures. 5. Preventive medicine in beef cattle: factors that influence the production and profitability of breeding stock and a fattening farm, indices and records, main causes of disease. Preventive medicine measures.
III. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN SHEPP AND GOATS	6. Structure of sheep and goat production. Factors that influence production and profitability. 7. Health programs in sheep and goats according to aptitude and exploitation system.
IV. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN SWINE PRODUCTION	8. Production structure. Production systems and their relationship with health. Objectives and components of the preventive medicine program. Recognition of the disease on the farm. 9. Preventive medicine in breeding and lactating animals. Productive records and data analysis. Health program. Preventive medicine in transition and bait. Productive records and data analysis. Health program.
V. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN POULTRY FARMING	10. Structure of egg production. Preventive medicine in layers. Incubation: disinfection programs and sanitary programs. Production of meat chickens: preventive medicine.
VI. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN EQUIDS	11. Preventive medicine in horses.
VII. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN CARNIVORES	12. Preventive medicine in carnivores: vaccine prophylaxis in dogs, cats and ferrets. Legislation applicable to pets. 13. Preventive medicine in carnivores: antiparasitic programs in dogs and cats. Identification, census and movement of pets.
VIII. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN CUNICULTURE	14. Rabbit production: preventive medicine.
IX. PREVENTIVE MEDICINE IN AQUACULTURE	15. Health management in Aquaculture: water quality, cleaning and disinfection, vaccination and health Control.
X. HEALTH POLICY	16. Definition, objectives and historical perspective of the health police. Distributionof competencies in animal health. Health organization of animal farms: health defense groups and health qualification. Animal health and animal feed products and Spanish Medicines Agency. 17. Prevention, fight, control and eradication of animal diseases: notification, investigation of the primary focus and sanitary safeguard measures, official declaration of the existence and extinction of diseases. Veterinary health alert system. 18. Sanitary actions for the prevention and treatment of animal diseases, movement and transportation of animals, embryos, semen and products of animal origin, concentrations of animals and treatment of corpses. 19. International legislation: World Organization for Animal Health. Health code for terrestrial animals and health code for aquatic animals. European Union legislation. Notifiable diseases. 20. National legislation: Animal Health Law. Decrees to combat diseases. Livestock sanitation campaigns. Autonomous legislation.
XI. ZOONOSES AND PUBLIC HEALTH	21. Concept of zoonosis. Classification and importance. Main pathogens involved in zoonoses. Public health and One health concepts. Historical aspects of zoonoses. BACTERIAL ZOONOSES. 22. Foodborne zoonoses (1): salmonellosis and colibacillosis. 23. Foodborne zoonoses (2): campylobacteriosis and listeriosis. Other zoonoses: yersiniosis and anthrax. 24. Brucellosis, Tuberculosis and Paratuberculosis. 25. Chlamydiosis, Leptospirosis and Tularemia. 26. Zoonoses transmitted by ticks: Lyme disease, Ricketsiosis, Crimean-Congo fever. Q fever. FUNGAL AND VIRAL ZOONOSES. 27. Dermatophytosis, Aspergillosis, Candidiasis, Cryptococcosis and other fungal zoonoses. 28. Influenza and Coronavirus infections. Zoonoses due to Filovirus, Arenavirus and Bunyavirus. 29. Rabies and other Lyssavirus infections. 30. Zoonoses caused by Arbovirus. PARASITIC ZOONOSES. 31. Protozoonosis: cryptosporidiosis, giardiosis, toxoplasmosis, leishmaniasis and others. 32. Zoonoses due to trematodes: fasciolosis. Cestode zoonoses: taeniosis, cysticercosis, echinococcosis (hydatidosis). Other zoonoses due to flatworms. 33. Zoonoses due to nematodes: trichinellosis, larva migrans (cutaneous and visceral), anisakidosis and others. 34. Zoonoses due to arthropods: myasis, zoonotic scabies, acariasis and others. OTHER ZOONOSES. 35. Diseases caused by prions.
PRACTICAL PROGRAM	SEMINARS Seminar 1: Biosecurity in livestock farms. Serminar 2: Health managemnnt in wild animals. Seminar 3: Analysis of the National Antibiotic Resistant Plan. Seminar 4: Analysis of the EFSA annual report on zoonoses. PRACTICES IN THE EXPERIMENTAL FARM 1. Pigs and birds. 2. Ruminat. cattle and shepp. COMPUTER PRACTICES 1. Health simulation excercises. LABORATORY PRACTICES 1. Necropsy and sample collection in fish. TEAM WORK 1. National Surveillance, Control and Erradication Programs.

Methodologies :: Tests
	Class hours	Hours outside the classroom	Total hours
Seminars	8	8	16

Field work/trips	4	2	6
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms	2	1	3
Presentations / expositions	4	10	14
Laboratory practicals	2	1	3

Lecture	36	54	90

Objective short-answer tests	4	14	18

(*)The information in the planning table is for guidance only and does not take into account the heterogeneity of the students.

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	Description
Seminars	Seminar 1: Biosecurity in livestock farms. Seminar 2: Health management in wild animals. Seminar 3: Analysis of the National Antibiotic Resistance Plan. Seminar 4: Analysis of the EFSA annual report on zoonoses.
Field work/trips	Guided tours in Experimental Farm of the University: discussion of biosecurity measures and preventive programs; blood and feces sampling.
Practicals using information and communication technologies (ICTs) in computer rooms	Health simulation exercises using the RASVE (Spanish Veterinary Alert Health Network) web platform.
Presentations / expositions	Preparation of a written work and oral presentation, in groups of 3-4 students, about the oficial surveillance, control and erradication programs of notifiable diseases.
Laboratory practicals	Necropsy and sample collection in fish.
Lecture	Theoretical teaching with the help of visual presentations. Students will have support material available on the institutional Moodle educational platform.