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UNIVERSITY OF NIGERIA, NSUKKA

FACULTY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE
DEPARTMENT OF VET. PUBLIC HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE

COURSE DISTRIBUTION: ZOONOSES & ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH (VPH 521)

ZOONOSES COORDINATOR: Prof. E.V. EZENDUKA

S/NO TOPIC LECTURERS DATE DURATION

1 INTRODUCTION Mar 28 – 31, 2023
– Concepts, definitions and classification Prof. E.V. Ezenduka 4 Days

2 Definition of terms – Contamination, infection,

disease commensalism, mutualism, parasitism.
Carriers – True carriers, incubatory carriers,
convalescent carriers
3 Transmission and disease causing agents April 3– 7, 2023
a) Horizontal disease transmission Prof. E.V. Ezenduka 1 week
- Types and examples
- Transtadial and transovarian
transmission
- Overwintering organisms
b) Vertical disease transmission
- Types and examples
4 Specific Bacteria and Ricketsial zoonoses with April 10– 14, 2023
emphasis on early detection, prevention/control Dr. L.O. Majesty-Alukagberie 1 week
and eradication
5 Specific protozoan and helminth zoonoses with April 17 – 21, 2023
emphasis on early detection, prevention/control & Prof. E.V. Ezenduka 1 week
eradication
6 Specific viral and fungal zoonoses with emphasis April 24 – 28, 2023
on early detection, prevention/control & Dr. L.O. Majesty-Alukagberie 1 week
eradication
Recommended Textbooks: Infectious DiseasesTransmissible from Animals to Humans by Hartmut Krauss et al. , ASM Press, Washington
DC.
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ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 Basic definition: Environmental Health, Ecology Prof. J.A. Nwanta May 1 - 5, 2023 1 week
Waste, pollution
- Components of Environmental Health
Water – surface water Dr. I. O. Nwankwo May 8 – 11, 2023 4 days
2 - Sources – underground, others
- Purification and/or Treatment
3 Waste - Types
- Waste management methods with Dr. E.O. Njoga May 12 - 17, 2023
emphasis on disposal and utilization e.g. 4 Days
Biogas products
- Disposal and treatment of abattoir
Effluents
4 Public Health significance of rodents, birds, flies
& mosquitoes and insect control measures and Dr. O.C. Nwobi May 18 – 22 , 2023 3 Days
surveillance

5 Environmental pollution (Land, water, air) and

control Dr. I. Nwankwo May 23 – 26 , 2023 4 Days

6 Impact of Animal Agriculture and Abattoir on

pollution of environment, animal and human Dr. E.O. Njoga May 29 – 31 , 2023 3 Days
health

Tutorials All lecturers

Examinations

Recommended Textbooks:
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COURSE DISTRIBUTION: EPIDEMIOLOGY & VET. ECONOMIC (VPH 525)

EPIDEMIOLOGY COORDINATOR: Prof E.V. Ezenduka

S/NO TOPICS LECTURERS DATE DURATION

A INTRODUCTION Mar. 28 – 31, 2023
1 - Definition(s) of Epidemiology Prof. E.V. Ezenduka
- Other definitions: 1 week
2 Disease, population, prevention, control,
eradication, frequency distribution, dynamics,
determinants/causes of disease
Objectives of Epidemiology
3 Historical Perspective (Contributors of Epidemiology) Prof. E.V. Ezenduka April3 – 5, 2023 3 Days
4 Types of Epidemiology/Strategies of Epidemiology April 6 – 10, 2023
- Descriptive, analytical, experimental, Prof. E.V. Ezenduka 3 Days
theoretical
B BASIC CONCEPT OF EPIDEMIOLOGY
- Epidemiological Attributes and Variables Dr. A. J. Ogugua
- Multiple causation of disease April 11– 14, 2023 4 Days
- Epidemiologic Triad
* agent-host-environment model
* Person-place-time model
- Secular trend, cyclic and seasonal changes of
disease occurrence
C DESCRIPTIVE EPIDEMIOLOGY
- Patterns of disease in a population Prof. E.V. Ezenduka
(i) Definition- sporadic, endemic, epidemic
(ii) Types of Epidemics April 17 – 19, 2023 3 Days
(iii) Epidemic curve
(iv) Investigation of disease outbreak in a
population

D MEASURES OF DISEASE FREQUENCY April 20 – 24, 2023 3 Days

Definition and calculation of ratio, proportion, rates Dr. F. A. Oyeleye
prevalence, incidence, attack rate:primary, secondary
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ANALYTICAL EPIDEMIOLOGY

S/NO TOPICS LECTURERS DATE DURATION

A Formulation of Epidemiological hypothesis Dr. A. J. Ogugua April 25– 26, 2023 2 Days
Method: Difference, Agreement, Analogy

B EPIDEMIOLOGIC STUDIES
I) Prospective, cross-sectioned & Dr. A. J. Ogugua April 27 – 28, 2023 2 Days
Retrospective studies
II) Cohort, case-control studies
III) Data analysis & interpretation
C Establishing causal relationship between a factor and
a disease Prof. E.V. Ezenduka May 1 - 4, 2023 4 days
i) Definition of cause/factor of a disease
ii) Criteria for establishing disease caustics
iii) Evans postulates
D Screening populations for disease
i) Definition and value of screening, Dr. F. A. Oyeleye May 5 – 9, 2023
validity, reliability of screening test – 3 Days
sensitivity and specificity, predictive
value
ii) Reasons for carrying out screening tests
E SAMPLING METHODS Dr. A. J. Ogugua May 10 - 12, 2023 3 Days
- Simple random, systematic, stratified etc.
F POPULATION SAMPLING/ANIMAL DISEASE May 15 - 17, 2023
SURVEILLANCE Prof. J.A. Nwanta 3 Days
- Definition – survey, monitoring,
surveillance
- Reasons for conducting animal disease
surveillance
- Components of surveillance
Recommended Textbooks:
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VETERINARY ECONOMICS

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 Definitions and concept of Vet and livestock disease
economics Prof. J.A. Nwanta/ May 18 - 22, 2023
Dr. A. J. Ogugua 3 Days
2 Relevant economic principles of livestock farm
management

3 Application of economics in disease control May 23 – 26 , 2023

- Economics and decision making in disease Dr. O.C. Nwobi/ 4 Days
control Dr. A. J. Ogugua

4 Principles of partial analysis

- Principles and criteria of cost/benefit Dr. A. J. Ogugua May 29 – 31 , 2023 3 Days
analysis
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5 Economics of veterinary practice
- Record keeping and accounting Dr. E. O. Njoga Jun. 1 – 7 , 2023 1 week
- Evaluation and analysis of farm records

6 Tutorials All lecturers

7 Examination

Recommended Textbooks:
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COURSE DISTRIBUTION: BIOSTATISTICS & COMPUTER APPLICATION

BIOSTATISTICS (VPH 527) COORDJINATOR: DR. O. J. OKORIE-KANU

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 INTRODUCTION AND BASIC DEFINITION Mar. 28 – 31, 2023 4 Days
OF STATISTICS Dr. F.A. Oyeleye
- What is statistics
- Definition of Data, types of Data, variables
2 POPULATION AND SAMPLE April 3 – 5, 2023 3 Days
- Definitions of sample, element & Dr. A. J. Ogugua
population
- Sampling Technique – Types of
sampling(methods), simple, systematic,
stratified and cluster random sampling
3 DESCRIPTIVE STATISTICS April 6 – 10, 2023
- Summarizing Data Dr. F.A. Oyeleye 3 Days
- Frequency distribution, tables & diagrams
and charts
Measurement of Central tendency and dispersion
- Mean, Median, Mode
- Standard deviation, variance etc.
4 PROBABILITY 4 Days
- Definition and concept Dr. F.A. Oyeleye
- Probability Distribution April 11 – 14, 2023

5 INFERENTIAL STATISTICS
- Introduction to hypothesis testing Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu 3 Days
- Basic concept of hypothesis
- Type I and Type II errors April 17 – 19, 2023
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6 Hypothesis Test I – The T-test

- One sample t-test Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu April 20 – 24, 2023 3 Days
- Two sample t-test
7 Hypothesis Test II – The F-test for equality of two Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu
variance April 25 – 27, 2023 3 Days
- One way ANOVA
- Computer application
8 Hypothesis Test III – Chi-square test Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu 4 Days
- Testing for association in an RXC April 28 – May 3, 2023
contingency table
- The chi-square goodness of fit
- Computer application
9 Confidence interval – 95% confidence interval Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 4 - 8, 2023 3 Days

Recommended Textbooks: Statistics – The Exploration & Analysis of Data by Roxy Peck and Jay L. Devore

Statistics for Veterinary and Animal Science by Aviva Petrie and Paul Watson

COMPUTER APPLICATION IN VETERINARY MEDICINE

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 Computer Application in Veterinary Medicine
Basic terminologies and concept in computer usage Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu May 9 – 11, 2023 3 Days

2 Introduction to spread sheets, introduction to May 12 - 16, 2023

database, database management system and Dr. F.A. Oyeleye 3 Days
designing computer based veterinary. Disease
Reporting systems. Data transmission
3 Introduction to basic programming Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 17 - 19, 2023 3 Days
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4 Feeding and Analysis of Veterinary data Dr. O.J. Okorie-Kanu Will be taught along side Hypothesis
Tests

5 Accessing, downloading information relating to Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 22 - 25, 2023
Veterinary Medicine and Practice 4 Days

6 Epidemiological and Statistical programme: EP Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 26 – 29 , 2023

1300, SAS, EP-info 2 Days
7 Veterinary Information System Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 30 – Jun. 1 , 2023
3 Days
8 Disease modeling for impact assessment of disease Dr. I. Nwankwo Jun. 2– 7 , 2023
outbreaks 4 Days
9 Database Application in keeping Diagnostics and Dr. F.A. Oyeleye Jun. 8 – 12 , 2023 3 Days
Clinical Records
10 Tutorial
11 Exam

COURSE DISTRIBUTION: MEAT, MILK & FISH HYGIENE

COURSE: MEAT, MILK &FISH HYGIENE (VPH 523) COORDINATOR: DR. Anyaoha C.

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 Importance of Meat, Milk and Fish Hygiene March 28 – 31, 2023
- General Principle of Food Inspection Dr.A. J.Ogugua 1 week
- Purposes of food Inspection
- Biological and Chemical bases of Meat
and Milk Hygiene
2 MEAT HYGIENE April 3 – 5, 2023
Ante-mortem inspect Dr. C. O. Anyaoha 3 Days
- Historic Background of Meat Inspection
- Definition of Meat inspection and Purpose
- Pre-slaughter care of food Animal
- Lairaging of Animals
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- Ante-mortem Inspection: Definition,

objectives and procedure
3 Slaughtering and Handling of Meat April 6 – 11, 2023
- Slaughter types: Home, emergency and *Dr. C. O. Anyaoha / 4 Days
other methods Dr. J.I. Onunkwo
- Humane slaughter – Bleeding: Importance
& Procedure
- Dressing of Slaughtered animals
4 Post-mortem inspection of food animals
- Definition and Basic principle Dr. C. O. Anyaoha 4 Days
- Anatomy relevant to Meat April 12 – 17, 2023
Inspection(lymphodes, visceral organs,
muscle, skin etc.)

5 Poultry slaughter and Hygiene Dr. O. C. Nwobi

- Egg Inspection April 18- 21, 2023 4 Days

6 Fish and Fish Inspection

- Abnormal and general pathological Dr. I. O. Nwankwo April 24 – 28, 2023 1 week
conditions
7 Basic Principles for the construction of functional
abattoir Dr. I. O. Nwankwo May 1– 4, 2023 4 days
- Definitions
- Equipment for Hygienic and Efficient
slaughtering
- Slaughter facilities in Nigeria
8 Utilization of animal by-products
- Definitions Dr. J.I. Onunkwo/ May 5 - 9, 2023 3 days
- Classification of animal by-products *Dr. I. O. Nwankwo
- Use of animal by-products(food,
agricultural, industrial and pharmaceutical)
9 Disposal and Treatment of abattoir effluents 3 Days
- Definitions Dr. O. C. Nwobi May 10 - 12, 2023
- Methods of disposal
- Potable water
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10 MILK HYGIENE May 15 – 18, 2023

- Hygiene in Milk production (including Dr. J.I. Onunkwo/ 4 days
handling & pasteurization) Dr. A. J. Ogugua
- Laboratory tests for milk quality
- Disease Transmission to man through milk
11 FOOD PRESERVATION
- Types, source and prevention Dr. L.O. Majesty- May 19 - 25, 2023 1 week
- Condition, indication and prevention Alukagberie
- Food poisoning including specific food-
borne from beef, pork and poultry.
12 METHODS OF MEAT PRESERVATION May 26 – Jun. 2 , 2023
- Dehydration Dr. L.O. Majesty- 1 week
- Salt curing/prickling Alukagberie
- Smoking
- Food irradiation etc.
- Appertization

Examination 3 weeks

Recommended Textbooks:
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COURSE DISTRIBUTION: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE & JURISPRUDENCE

COURSE: PREVENTIVE MEDICINE (VPH 529) COORDINATOR: DR. E. O. NJOGA

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 INTRODUCTION Mar. 28 – 31, 2023
- Definitions and Objectives Dr. E.O. Njoga 1 week
- Principles and methods of preventive
medicine
- Principles of Immunity and Immunization
Procedures
- Active and Passive Immunization
2 VACCINES April 3 – 7, 2023
- Types ( Life & killed) 1 week
- Vaccine production Dr. E.O. Njoga
- Potency testing and handling of
Veterinary vaccines
- Immune Response against vaccination
- Vaccine failure and vaccine break
- Vaccination schedules
- Use of hyper-immune Sera
- Chemoprohylaxis
3 HERD HEALTH April 10 – 12, 2023
- Herd health, maintenance and Dr. F.A. Oyeleye 3 Days
productivity programmes in dairy and
beef cattle, poultry, sheep and goat,
fishery and snailing
4 HYGIENE AND SANITATION
- Hygiene and sanitation in abattoirs, 3 Days
livestock houses, homes and public eating Dr. I. O. Nwankwo April 13 – 17, 2023
places
- Routine cleaning and disinfection
procedure
- Vector control
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6 DISEASE CLASSIFICATION AND CONTROL *Dr. F.A. Oyeleye/ April 18 – 21, 2023 4 Days
- Classification of Disease in Nigeria Dr. O. C. Nwobi
- Disease maintenance, surveillance and
reporting
- Control of transboundary diseases e.g.
CBPP
- National and international disease control
programme
- Ring vaccination
- Zoning
- Quarantine & Surveillance
- Certification of Disease free status
7 Influence of climate on disease spread Dr. I. O. Nwankwo 3 Days
April 24 – 26, 2023

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COURSE: JURISPRUDENCE

S/NO TOPICS LECTURER DATE DURATION

1 INRODUCTION
- Definition and Objective of the course *Prof. J.A. Nwanta/ April 27 – May 3, 2023 1 week
- Relevant terminologies Dr. O. C. Nwobi
- Principles of Veterinary medical
ethics/Jurisprudence
2 ORGANISATION OF VETERINARY
SERVICES IN NIGERIA Dr. J.I. Onunkwo/ May 4 - 9, 2023 4 Days
- Public sector *Dr. I. O. Nwankwo
- Private sector
- International opportunities
3 LEGISLATIONS GOVERNING
VETERINARY PRACTICE May 10 - 16, 2023 1 week
- Various laws, decrees and edicts *Prof. J.A. Nwanta/
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governing the practice of Veterinary Dr. O. C. Nwobi/

Medicine in Nigeria Dr. C. O. Anyaoha
• Vet. Surgeons Decree
• Vet. Oath
• Disease of animal (control) Act
• Drug laws
• Veterinary Private Practices
• Dog laws
Prof. J.A. Nwanta
• State Veterinary Regulations
- Veterinary Council
• Constitution (membership)
• Functions and responsibilities

4 Professional and legal responsibilities of Veterinary Dr. F.A. Oyeleye May 17 - 23, 2023 1 week
Surgeons in the control of animal movement and
diseases
5 Disease Reporting System Dr. J.I. Onunkwo/ 3 Days
*Dr. F. A. Oyeleye May 24 - 26, 2023

6 Regulation of Transboundary Animal trafficking Dr. C. O. Anyaoha May 29 – 31 , 2023 3 Days

and international trade

7 Veterinary Extension services *Dr. F.A. Oyeleye/ 1 week

Dr. L. O. Majesty- Jun. 1 – 7 , 2023
Alukagberie
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10 Examination 3 weeks

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