Learning objectives
Provide students with elements relative to xenobiotic residues contained in animal-based agricultural food products <br />
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Provide the student with elements relative to the concept of 'risk'
Prerequisites
As per First Degree Course
Course unit content
<br />The Course provides students with elements on xenobiotic residues foods of animal origin (meat, milk, eggs and derivatives). The student is expected to understand the risks due to the presence of residues, analysis methods for free and bound residues, terminology, experimental toxicological studies and pharmacokinetic studies in the target species, withdrawal time
Full programme
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Bibliography
ADAMS H.R. - 'Farmacologia e Terapeutica Veterinaria', 2a Edizione italiana a cura del Prof. Carlo Beretta, Edizioni Medico Scientifiche Internazionali - Roma, 1999. <br />
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The recommended text is a Pharmacology and Veterinary Therapy text. Students only need to study the parts regarding the residues included in the programme <br />
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The students are, however, reminded that the text must be integrated with classroom lectures.
Teaching methods
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Assessment methods and criteria
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Other information
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