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DEPARTMENT OF PATHOLOGY AND FORENSIC VETERINARY MEDICINEDownloadable handoutsCoursesList of the obligatory subjectsVeterinary pathology List of the facultative subjectsDiseases of water-poultry Short description of the obligatory subjectsVeterinary pathologyPathology in a word by word translation is the “science of disease” summarizing the knowledge on the functional and morphological changes in the body, in the tissues and in the fluids of the body during disease. Its main task is to teach to diagnose a disease through identification of structural changes caused by abnormal function in the sick or defective organism. The aim of teaching pathology is to help to recognize these changes and to systemize them (general pathology), and later to point out the most characteristic alterations caused by specific diseases in the different organ systems (specific or systematic pathology). Pathological practical courses are a very important part of the education based on the active participation of the students, since they can acquire the ability to recognize the pathological changes only by practice. After getting acquired with the safety precautions, students learn the basic techniques of dissection during the courses. Later they learn to differentiate normal and changed organs, helping them to reach a proper diagnosis. On the histopathological practical courses the most important alterations of cells end tissues are demonstrated using light microscopy. Several histopathological section slides help the work of the students demonstrating characteristic alterations of the most important diseases. Examination: At the end of the 8th semester a composite exam comprising three parts: an oral exam on the theoretical knowledge, a practical exam on dissection technique and pathological diagnostic work, and finally evaluation of histopathological slides. Year: 3-4, 5-8th semester Veterinary Forensic MedicineVeterinary forensic medicine deals with the rules and regulations of trade and warranty of animals, the work of the veterinary experts, the compensations rules, the criminal and compensational responsibility of the veterinarian, the work of veterinary experts in case of certain animal diseases. Year: 5, 9-10th semester Fish hygiene and fish diseasesThe subject summarises the most important knowledge of aquaculture, summarizes the essence of anatomy and physiology of fish, gives a detailed information on the infectious (viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic) and non-infectious diseases and intoxications of fish, including the possibilities of prevention and control. The aim of the training course on fish pathology is to teach the students the up-to-date knowledge on the infective fish diseases and on the health problems caused by the environment and erroneous farming technology. Year: 4, (7th semester) History of Veterinary MedicineThe subject includes the history of veterinary medicine, animal health care, animal health legislation and veterinary education from the ancient times till today. On the lectures besides introducing the development of the veterinary medical philosophy, the significance of great epizootic and panzootic viral and bacterial infections causing a high toll sometimes also in the human population and hence changing the course of history is also emphasized. The importance and the adaptation of the veterinary science to the social and economic changes (farm animals, pet animals) is also discussed. Year: 1, (1st semester) Short description of the facultative subjectsDiseases of water-poultryThe subject deals with the anatomical and physiological
characteristics of the goose, the duck, the muscovi and the mullard
duck, with their domestication, breeding and production, and most of all
with their diseases. The diseases are grouped as diseases caused by
keeping and nutritional problems, bacterial and viral infections,
parasitic infestations and toxicoses. Besides emphasizing the different
reactions of the water poultry species to the different pathologic
effects and other species specific differences, the differential
diagnosis, pathology and pathogenesis of the disorders, diseases and
syndromes is discussed. Pathology of turkey diseasesThe subject deals with the diseases of turkeys grouped according to
the different organ systems, namely as diseases of the digestive and the
respiratory system, problems of the organs of the locomotion, and other
diseases not belonging to the previous groups. The importance of the age
of the animals influencing the occurrence of the diseases is emphasized
as well as the different reactions of the turkey to the different
pathologic effects and other species specific differences. The
differential diagnosis, pathology and pathogenesis of the disorders,
diseases and syndromes is also discussed. Diseases of chickensThe subject deals with the anatomical and physiological
characteristics of chickens and the conditions of keeping and nutrition
important from the pathological point of view and with the different
infectious and non infectious diseases. The importance of the age of the
animals and the conditions of different ways of production (i.e.
broilers, laying hens, breeders, traditional keeping) influencing the
occurrence of the diseases is emphasized as well as the different
reactions of the turkey to the different pathologic effects and other
species specific differences. The differential diagnosis, pathology and
pathogenesis of the disorders, diseases and syndromes is also discussed. The role of the electron microscopy in the research and diagnostics within pathologyWithin these studies the students will be acquainted with the history
of the electron microscope, with the theoretical background of the basic
electron microscopic methods during a short theoretical lecture course
and a few practical demonstrations. The results of the research on
certain fields of pathology achieved by the staff of the department by
the help of the electron microscope are introduced, and the
possibilities given by the application of this method in the routine
diagnostics is discussed. Diseases of rabbitsThe general part of the subject deals with the zoo-taxonomic position
and biological characteristics of rabbits, and with the consequences of
its domestication. Rabbits serve as meat, wool and fur producers. The
detailed part of the subject after introducing the anatomic and
physiologic characteristics, discusses the breeding and nutritional
aspects of rabbit keeping and the diseases caused by the failures of
keeping (diseases, alterations, their treatment and prevention). A
substantial portion of the detailed part deals with the infections
caused by viruses, bacteria, fungi and parasites. Wildlife zoologyThe subject deals with the distribution, habitat, nutrition,
breeding, and migration habits, furthermore protection of wild animals
and birds important from the point of view of hunting and also wildlife
management is discussed. Within the frames of this course the different
game species are introduced to the students and also the species
protected and highly protected which can be mistaken with the not
protected ones. Aspects of trophy judgement methods of trophy big game
and methods to determine the age of wild animals is discussed. Wildlife ecologyThe wildlife ecology deals with the characteristics of habitats and
populations of wild animals and the effects of these two onto each
other. The monitoring methods of populations of wild animals are
emphasized as well as the advantages and disadvantages of the different
methods. In the first part the structure of different habitats
(terrestrial and aquatic habitats) and its effect on the game-species
composition is discussed. The questions of nature protection connected
with wildlife management will be dealt with specific care within the
course. Health problems of game animalsThis subject deals mainly with the infectious and non infectious
diseases of game species (birds and mammals), and also with the
prevention and treatment of these diseases. The most important pathogens
of wild animals is discussed, and also the mutual effects between hosts
and the causative agents of different diseases (viruses, bacteria,
fungi, parasites). Special care is taken to the diseases and pathogens
important from the point of view of public health. In the second
semester animal health monitoring programs of big game populations,
furthermore the effects of biotic and abiotic factors on the game-animal
populations will be discussed. Hunting – wildlife managementThe subject deals with the structure of firearms (rifles and
shotguns) and other instruments (traps, bows, crossbows etc.) used for
hunting. The students learn about the different hunting methods and also
the organisation of hunting parties. There will get acquainted with the
most important hunting dog breeds and with the institutions connected
with hunting. A very important part of the course is to ensure the
knowledge of the students on safety aspects. Reptile medicineThe aim of the course is to teach the students the taxonomy of local
and exotic reptiles, and most of all the problems and failures connected
with their keeping and breeding. According to a scheme formed on the
basis of diagnostic work the most important infectious and non
infectious reptile diseases and zoonoses are discussed, as well as the
difficulties and possibilities of their treatment. Zoo animal medicineDuring the course the structure and function of different zoological
gardens (Hungarian and other European Zoos) is introduced to the
students. They will learn the taxonomy of the most important zoo birds
and mammals, the rules of their keeping and nutrition, their infectious
and non-infectious diseases and the treatment of these. Within the frame
of this subject the student will get information about the laws
regulating the work of zoos and the conventions on animal protection. Admission of StudentsPathology: Basic knowledge proven by passing the exams on chemistry, biophysics, anatomy, embriology, histology and biochemistry is required. Veterinary Forensic Medicine: Basic knowledge proven by passing the exams on pathology, parasitology, nutrition and animal breeding is required. Fish Hygiene and fish diseases: Basic knowledge proven by passing the exams on chemistry, histology, biochemistry and microbiology is required. History of Veterinary Medicine: -
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