VET2223 Veterinary Microbiology

This module has been developed in order to provide theoretical and practical information on all aspects of basic veterinary microbiology. It will provide a student with a general overview of microbiology and serve as foundation for diagnosis and provision of proper management of diseases of domestic and wild animals caused by microbes; also management and control of diseases of public health importance, and ability to perform laboratory diagnostic tests with minimal facility.

The importance of microorganisms in human and animal health, as well as their applications in industry and their impact on ecology will be studied.

The Microbiology course is given in three consecutive components of (i) Bacteriology, virology and mycology