The aims of the practical training of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases of domestic animals (Vet06) is to ensure that the student is able to use a correct approach in the management of a parasitic disease, by applying the correct diagnostic and clinical tools, either in order to set up adequate control plans or to indicate possible means for the control of a parasitic disease.
Specifically, the activities of the practical training of Parasitology and Parasitic Diseases of Animals (Vet06) are aimed to ensure that the student is able to: identify the most appropriate sample (s) and the correct approach for the diagnosis of a parasitic disease; adequately collect, store and transport the most common biological samples (blood, feces, urine, scraped skin) for a parasitological diagnosis; handle biological samples correctly and use the appropriate tools in order to minimize the risks for the operator; perform basic parasitological tests on biological samples and correctly interpret the results of a parasitological analysis, including the identification at the genus/species level of parasites on the basis of their morphometric and / or genetic characteristics;
know the appropriate measures to be adopted in case of parasitic agents responsible for zoonoses and of parasitic diseases that should be notified to the competent health authorities; Know and formulate parasitic disease prevention programs designed to ensure both animal health and welfare and public health.