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Diseases of Poultry & Aquatic Industries (VETS90090)
Graduate courseworkPoints: 12.5Not available in 2019
Overview
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This subject focuses on emergency diseases of poultry and aquatic species.
The poultry and aquatic industries share several features in common with respect to emergency animal disease. These include the high stocking densities of susceptible animals and the dependence upon effective biosecurity to prevent disease outbreaks. If this biosecurity breaks down, or new diseases or strains are introduced, massive mortalities may result, the foremost recent examples being the continuing H5N1 epidemic in poultry and the recurring outbreaks of White Spot Syndrome (WSS) in shrimp.
This subject will use online lecture notes and study materials to provide students with an in-depth understanding of the major emergency diseases of poultry and aquatics. Accordingly, it will deepen the understanding gained from VETS90083 Selection and Interpretation of Lab Tests and VETS90086 Epidemiology of Epidemics, and expand on the understanding from VETS90087 Transboundary Animal Diseases, VETS90088 Vectorborne & Wildlife Reservoir Disease and VETS90089 Eradicable Diseases.
Intended learning outcomes
On completion of this subject, students will have gained:
- A comprehensive understanding of epidemiology and diagnosis of three important poultry diseases (highly pathogenic avian influenza, Newcastle disease and Infectious bursal disease) and four important aquatic diseases (White Spot Syndrome, viral haemorrhagic septicaemia, infectious salmon anaemia and infection with koi herpesvirus)
- An in-depth familiarity of the literature describing outbreaks of these diseases, with a focus particularly on outbreak investigations and management of H5N1 and WSS in the intensively farmed poultry and shrimp in Asia
- A capability to make a critical evaluation of disease outbreak investigations and the implementation of management and control measures in the intensive poultry and aquaculture farms
Generic skills
On completion of this subject, students should have developed their:
- Ability to critically interpret the scientific literature describing historical animal disease eradication campaigns
- Ability to read and write reports critically evaluating the investigation and management of emergency outbreaks diseases in intensive poultry and aquaculture farms
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Eligibility and requirements
Prerequisites
None
Corequisites
None
Non-allowed subjects
None
Recommended background knowledge
Background knowledge in one of:
VETS50003
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90083 | Selection & Interpretation of Lab Tests | Winter Term (On Campus - Parkville) |
12.5 |
Plus one of:
VETS50006
Code | Name | Teaching period | Credit Points |
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VETS90086 | Epidemiology of Epidemics | February (Online) |
12.5 |
Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)
The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.
Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Assessment
Additional details
Students will be assessed for participation in weekly forum discussions, a group assignment in approximately Week 5 and final written exam in approximately Week 9 or 10. Students will be required to arrange an appropriate venue (e.g. a nearby university) to sit this assessment under supervised examination conditions.
The assessment components of this subject are:
- Participation in online forum discussions (25%)
- Group assignment (1000 words per student) (20%)
- 2-hour final written exam (55%)
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Dates & times
Not available in 2019
Time commitment details
170 hours
Additional delivery details
Prior to 2017 this subject was VETS50010 Emergency Animal Diseases 4.
Last updated: 3 November 2022
Further information
- Texts
Prescribed texts
Students will use a reading list of scientific articles from the current literature, which will be provided online.
- Subject notes
Reliable internet access with at least a medium speed connection and a personal computer are essential for undertaking this online program. The content is accessed through your web browser. Microsoft Office™ and Adobe Acrobat Reader or equivalent software packages are necessary for assessment tasks, assignments and some class exercises.
- Related Handbook entries
This subject contributes to the following:
Type Name Course Master of Veterinary Public Health Course Graduate Diploma in Veterinary Public Health
Last updated: 3 November 2022