Applied Helminthology

Modules
4 ECTS Credits
English

About the course

General information

This module will introduce you to helminth infections of livestock of veterinary and zoonotic importance and to basic and advanced diagnostic methods in veterinary helminthology. These methods include qualitative and quantitative coprological methods with an introduction to the identification of helminths, abattoir-based methods, laboratory animal models, methods for detection of anthelmintic resistance and interpretation of diagnostic methods leading to decision making.

The module is offered in a blended format: web-based (distance learning) training and 1 week practical bench training at ITM.

Learning objectives

Understand the particular conditions for the transmission of helminth infections of livestock in a tropical environment
Understand the basis for economical and sustainable control of helminth infections in the tropics
Understand the development of anthelmintic resistance (AR) of helminths, the methods to detect AR and understand the methods how to reduce AR development
Understand the particular conditions for the transmission of common parasitic zoonoses
Appraise the role and the methods of veterinary inspection in the prevention and control of helminth zoonoses
Understand the methodology and importance of laboratory animals in helminth diseases research
Operate current parasitological techniques and interpret parasitological parameters
Retrieve the most relevant papers on a selected topic of veterinary helminthology
Interpret research published in scientific journals on veterinary helminthology research
Write a concise abstract on veterinary helminthology research
Give a short presentation on a selected veterinary helminthology topic

Course Coordinator(s)

Pierre Dorny