CCMAS Course Search

Concepts in epizootiology; sampling methods and requirements for the detection and identification of microbial agents; descriptive epizootiology; analytical and observational epizootiology; field investigations of epizootic; enzootic; pandemic and sporadic diseases including prevention and eradication; Planning and implementation of epizootiological projects; strategies for disease control and eradication in a population; risk analysis

Definitions of diseases and disease surveillance; historical perspective on the control of animal diseases; trans-boundary animal diseases; map reading and use of Geographical Information System (GIS) in disease surveillance; disease reporting; national and international requirements in disease surveillance and reporting (e.g; WTO sanitary requirements); OIE pathways for declaration of freedom from diseases

General history of vaccination; development and uses of animal vaccines in Nigeria; concepts of antigenicity and immunogenicity in relation to animal vaccines; vaccine types; vaccination procedures (precautions; advantages and disadvantages); determination of vaccine efficacy; planning vaccination campaign

A review of demand and supply of Veterinary services in Nigeria; business opportunities in the Veterinary profession; management techniques; equipment and staff requirements; financial management in Veterinary business

Basic principles of economics; methods of evaluation of economic losses due to acute; chronic and sub-clinical diseases; Criteria for assessing production losses; project planning; evaluation and monitoring; Veterinary project appraisal

Overview of computer and Information Technology (Computer accessories in veterinary practice) general application software; Networking; Database and information management in veterinary practice (Herd health management; Hospital management; Integrated diagnosis and laboratory data management); Disease monitoring and surveillance information management; Internet and related veterinary resources (Telemedicine in Veterinary Practice; Veterinary bioinformatics; Veterinary databases and websites; Social networking in veterinary practice; Geographic Information System; Google Earth and disease mapping)

Review of acts; regulations; rules and orders relating to animal movement; importation and trade cattle routes; Animal Disease Control Acts; Veterinary Public Health Acts; Rabies Control Act; Legislations regulating the importation; marketing and uses of Veterinary drugs and vaccines; Professional responsibilities for the use of Veterinary drugs and vaccines; International legislations and conventions relevant to Veterinary practice (e.g; Codex Alimentarius; OIE; FAO; IBAR; WHO etc.)