Abstract
This subject provides an introduction to the study of disease processes in animals. The mechanisms by which infectious and non-infectious agents cause developmental, degenerative, circulatory, inflammatory and neoplastic diseases in animals will be studied. Genetic, microbial, parasitic, immunological, metabolic, nutritional and toxic causes of disease will be considered. Students will … For more content click the Read More button below.
Syllabus
This subject will cover the following topics:
Pathological processes;Aetiological agents;Cell injury and adaptation or death, inflammation, repair and regeneration with some emphasis on the process of wound healing and species variation (eg proud flesh in horses);Host-pathogen-environment relationship;Neoplastic disorders;Developmental disorders;Normal and abnormal macroscopic and microscopic cells, tissues and organs of the … For more content click the Read More button below.
Enrolment restrictions
Restricted to students enrolled in the Bachelor of Veterinary Science, Bachelor of Veterinary Biology,
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science and
Bachelor of Veterinary Biology/Bachelor of Veterinary Science (Honours)
Pre-requisite