Microbiology and Clinical Research

Applied Microbiology in Animals

Novel aspects of applied microbiology in relation to animal health, it is intended to describe and enhance understanding of the role of microorganisms in animal health and disease, and provides an excellent grounding in microbiology molecular biology, immunology and epidemiology.This grounding leads into the study of the complex mechanisms of host/microbe interactions that are involved in the pathogenesis of specific animal diseases, and provides insights into diagnosis and interventions, such as vaccines, essential for disease control. This is concerned with microbial (bacterial, fungal, viral) diseases of domesticated vertebrate animals (livestock, companion animals, fur-bearing animals, poultry, but excluding fish) that supply food, other useful products or companionship. In addition, Microbial diseases of wild animals living in captivity, or as members of the feral fauna will also be considered if the infections are of interest because of their interrelation with humans and/or domestic animals.