Academic Activity in the Fvm

ACADEMIC ACTIVITY IN THE FVM The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine (FVM) trains specialists in the veterinary medicine specialty with a Master’s degree in full-time study. The training of students in the Veterinary Medicine Faculty of TU is performed according to the regulation on Uniform State Requirements (USR) for acquiring a higher education degree in veterinary medicine. FVM prepares highly qualified veterinary doctors for clinical practice, control and management activities, which actively contribute to the development of the economy, the science and the culture. In accordance with the regulation on USR qualification characteristics, a curriculum and school programs are developed. The training in veterinary medicine is performed in compliance with the USR with a fixed total number of compulsory subjects with a minimum of 3560 hours. The curriculum of the FVM is in full compliance with USR. It includes mandatory and elective courses with appropriate curricular and extracurricular activities. In accordance with the state requirements for acquiring a higher education, compulsory courses take a central place in the curriculum, providing basic and specialized training. Besides these, the students study optional additional courses to obtain the necessary credits. The elective courses are also part of the curriculum. A system of credit transfer in accordance with the regulation on the credit application in the universities is introduced in the FVM. In accordance with the curriculum of the FVM and the requirements of the European Commission for acquiring an education in veterinary medicine structured training programs, both mandatory and optional courses are developed. In the regular Master's program in veterinary medicine the students study a total of 78 courses, 52 compulsory and 26 optional, and the necessary balance between fundamental, preclinical and clinical disciplines is provided. The subjects are studied in 10 regular semesters. The last 11th semester is a government service. Each student must also choose one elective course per semester for a total of 10 for the entire course of study. The state practice lasts 480 hours and is conducted in two stages, according to a preliminary prepared program. The practice follows a special program and ends with a report before a committee of professors. According to the Directive 2005/36 of the European Commission the specialty of veterinary medicine enters in the group of the so-called regulated specialties and a system for students’ training in accordance with the requirements for internal quality control of the educational process with the established European practices is created. The opinion of the users of veterinary staff is taken into account during the elaboration of the curriculum. In round tables the study of the students in veterinary medicine is discussed in accordance with the social needs and the established European practices. A system of data collection and regular analysis of the results of the application of the methods of teaching and assessment is developed in the FVM. It directly corresponds with the system of the education quality established in the Trakia University. The summary results from the annual survey of students’ opinion about the quality of teaching are periodically analyzed and disclosed. They are the essential indicators of the effectiveness of the learning process. These studies are also forms of internal self-assessment. They are conducted by the representatives of the student Council. The Faculty of Veterinary Medicine has 227 computer configurations that are located in the computer labs, the lecture halls, in the clinics and the departments. All the computers are connected to the campus computer network. They have access to the servers and use the Internet. The students and the teachers of the FVM use the services of the university library of the Trakia University. The library provides an opportunity to use the available funds by building information system catalogs. The FVM maintains and periodically updates its web page (www.uni-sz.bg/node/33), which reflects the most important data from the institution activities. The development and the implementation of new advanced methods in the educational process of the FVM continue. Thus, the lectures on various subjects are presented for the most part by the lecturers through the system of multimedia presentation, which allows the achievement of better didactic indicators. A system providing an opportunity for mobility, both at home and in the European Union countries and beyond, is developed for the students of veterinary medicine of the FVM. The Erasmus program represents the main tool of this mobility. On the basis of concluded interuniversity contracts the FVM realizes a students’ exchange mainly within a semester or an academic year. Curriculum in veterinary medicine 2 1/ 6. Molecular biology 15/15 E 3 Mandatory subjects 1 7. Physical education 0/ 0/60 E 2 1 semester status l/p and sports 4 exam credits 1. Bulgarian language 0/ 0/30 E 5 5 semester for foreign students 2 1. General veterinary 2/ E 4 2. Genetics and animal 2/ 30/30 30/45 E 5 pathology 2 breeding 3 2/ E 4 1/ 2. Veterinary virology 30/30 3. Zoology 15/30 E 3 2 2 2/ E 4 2/ 3. Microbiology 30/30 4. Ecology 30/15 E 3 2 1 4. Pharmacology and 2/ 5 2/ 30/45 5. Medicinal chemistry 30/30 E 4 clinical laboratory 3 2 5. Propaedeutics of 4 6. Cytology, histology 2/ 5 internal non-infectious 2/ 30/45 30/30 and embryology 3 diseases and clinical- 2 7. Anatomy of domestic 1/ 4 15/45 laboratory diagnostic animals 3 6. Topographic 5 2/ 0/ 2 anatomy of domestic 30/30 E 8. Latin 0/30 2 2 animals 0/ 2 9. Foreign language 0/30 2 10. Physical education 0/ 2 6 semester 0/60 and sports 4 1. Pharmacology and 2/ 30/45 E 5 clinical laboratory 3 2 semester 2. Propaedeutics of 3/ internal non-infectious 30/3 2/ 1. Animal husbandry 45/45 E 6 E 5 3 diseases and clinical- 0 2 2. Veterinary medicine 1/ laboratory diagnostic 15/15 E 2 botany 1 2/ 3. General surgery 30/15 E 4 3. Basic physics and 2/ 1 30/30 E 4 biophysics 2 4. Reproduction of 2/ 30/30 E 4 0/ animals 2 4. Latin 0/15 E 2 1 5. Special pathological 2/ 4 30/30 0/ anatomy 2 5. Foreign language 0/45 E 3 3 1/ E 3 6. Dietetics 15/15 6. Anatomy of domestic 2/ 5 1 30/45 animals 3 7. Cytology, histology 3/ 7 semester 45/45 E and embryology 3 6 1. Veterinary 30/3 8. Physical education 0/ 2 epidemiology and 2/2 E 4 0/60 0 and sports 4 preventive medicine 2. Special 30/3 3 semester pathological 2/2 E 4 0 2/ anatomy 1. Animal nutrition 30/30 E 4 2 3. General 10/1 0,7/ E 3 2. Anatomy of domestic 2/ parasitology 5 1 30/45 E 5 animals 3 1.3/ 4. Pharmacotherapy 20/0 E 2 3. Zoohygiene, 0 3/ ethology and animal 45/45 E 6 30/3 3 5. Obstetrics 2/2 E 4 welfare 0 2/ 5 6. Internal non- 4 4. Animal physiology 30/45 15/3 3 infectious diseases - 1/2 0 5. General 2/ 4 general part 30/30 biochemistry 2 2/ 8 semester 6. Immunology 30/15 E 3 1 1. Infectious diseases 30/40 2/2,6 5 1/ of farm animals 7. Biostatistics 15/15 E 2 1 2. Parasitic diseases 45/45 3/3 5 8. Physical education 0/ 1.3/1. 0/60 2 3. Veterinary radiology 20/20 E 4 and sports 4 3 4. Clinical veterinary 15/30 1/2 E 4 4 semester toxicology 2/ 5. Anaesthesiology and 1. Animal physiology 30/45 E 6 15/15 1/1 E 3 3 critical care medicine 2. General 2/ 6. Operative surgery 30/15 2/1 E 4 30/30 E 6 biochemistry 2 7. Internal non- 3. Economics and infectious diseases - 15/30 1/2 5 1/ management of the 15/15 E 2 general part 1 animal husbandry 8. Internal non- 2/ infectious diseases 0/6 0/0,4 4. Functional pathology 30/30 E 5 2 mobile clinic 5. Microbiology 30/30 2/ 5 9 semester Elective subjects 1. Infectious diseases 30/30 2/2 E 4 of farm animals 1 semester 2. Parasitic diseases 20/30 1,3/2 E 4 1. History of veterinary 15/0 E 1 3. Food safety 15/25 1/1,7 3 medicine 4. Internal non- 2. Informatics 15/15 E 1 infectious diseases of 15/15 1/1 E 2 small animals 2 semester 5. Internal non- 1. Technics of infectious diseases of 30/30 2/2 E 4 preparation of the 5/10 E 1 farm animals animals 6. Hygiene and 2. Organization and technology of meat and 30/45 2/3 E 5 management of animal 3/12 E 1 meat products (HTMES) experiments 7. Internal non- infectious diseases 0/6 0/0,4 3 semester mobile clinic 1. Forage production 15/0 E 1 8. Small animal surgery 15/15 1/1 2 2. Foreign language 0/30 1 9. Farm animal surgery 15/15 1/1 E 2 4 semester 10 semester 1. Image anatomy 5/10 E 1 1. Small animal surgery 15/15 1/1 E 2 2. Foreign language 0/30 E 1 2. Equine internal 10/10 0,7/0,7 E 2 diseases 5 semester 3. Forensic veterinary 1. Cynology 15/0 E 1 medicine and 15/0 1/0 E 1 2. Endocrinology 15/0 E 1 professional ethics 4. Veterinary 6 semester legislation, state 1. Veterinary physical 15/30 1/2 E 4 8/8 E 1 veterinary medicine therapy and public health 2. Biology and 5. Hygiene and diseases of bees and 15/15 E 2 technology of milk and 30/45 2/3 E 5 silkworms milk products 3. Principles of 7/8 E 1 6. Food safety 15/20 1/1,3 E 4 clinical biochemistry 7. Infectious diseases of the dog, cat and 10/10 0,7/0,7 E 3 7 semester horse 1. Biology and diseases 15/15 E 2 8. Herds diagnostics 10/10 0,7/0,7 E 1 of hydrobionts 9. Equine surgery 15/15 1/1 E 1,5 2. Veterinary oncology 13/2 E 1 3. Dermatology 11/4 E 1

8 semester 1. Tropical diseases 15/0 E 2 2. Veterinary 8/8 E 1 dentistry 3. Neurology 11/4 E 1

9 semester 1. Biology and diseases 9/6 E 1 of game 2. Laboratory control of 10/5 E 1 food products 3. Diseases of new- 9/6 E 1 born animals

10 semester 1. Clinical veterinary 9/6 E 1 bacteriology 2. Ophthalmic surgery 7/8 E 1 3. Management of private veterinary 15/0 E 1 practice

Stages and practices hours credits Animal breeding practice – ііі 80 7 year 160 8 Clinical training – іv year 480 20 State training after 10 semester

States exams 1. Food hygiene and inspection of the food 15 stuffs, infectious diseases and parasitology.

2. Internal non-contagious diseases, surgery, obstetrics, reproduction and reproductive disorders. 15

Legend: Status – total amount of hours per semester L/p – lectures and practices weekly /h/ E – exam MANDATORY SUBJECTS

FIRST SEMESTER

1. BULGARIAN LANGUAGE FOR FOREIGN STUDENTS Course information: 1 semester; mandatory; exercises-30h; credits-5. Course Coordinator: Lecturer L.Spasova; phone: 699-449; e-mail: [email protected]. Instructor: Lecturer L.Spasova; Course goals: Understanding and use of parts of speech by veterinarians. Reading comprehension of Bulgarian texts, use of the main parts of speech. Listening comprehension. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in Phonetics and in Morphology. It will provide the practical knowledge in the using of nouns, adjectives, numbers, pronouns and verbs. The understanding of the main veterinarian lexes and its practical use. Course description: Nouns- basic grammatical categories; Use of different grammatical forms; Proper nouns and common nouns; Adjectives- different kinds of adjectives, basic grammatical categories; Numeral. Types of numerals; Vocabulary and grammar exercises on the system names in Bulgarian. Pronoun- Different kinds of pronouns. Specific features of the pronouns. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: to use terminology vocabulary; the grammatical syllabus is unchanged. There are different pronunciation tasks that help the understanding the grammar. Students will be able to built correct syntactic constructions in Bulgarian. Assessment methods: Semester test covering the information obtained during the exercises.

2. GENETICS AND ANIMAL BREEDING Course information: 1 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 45 h; credits 5 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dobry Yarkov, PhD, phone: 699-230; e-mail: dyarkov@uni- sz.bg. Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Dobry Yarkov, PhD; Ass. Prof. Ts. Koynarski, PhD. Course goals: Obtaining knowledge on modern genetics and animal breeding. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge on inheritance of productive traits, mutations and factors causing mutations, transfer of genetic information, methods for animal breeding. Course description: gene, aleles, inheritance, mutations, mutagenesis, methods for animal breeding. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to understand genetic mechanisms, estimation of breeding value of the animals. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

3. ZOOLOGY Course information: first semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/ practical training 30 h; credits 3.0. Course Coordinator: Associate Prof. Zlatka Dimitrova, PhD; phone 042 699 321; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors (Assistans): Ass. Prof. Margarita Marinova Course aims: The aim of course is to acquaint the students with the diversity of the Protista and Animalia kingdoms as well as with the main principles of the zoological classification and nomenclature. Objectives of the course: The course will reveal the knowledge about the morphology, ecology, classification and origin of the different taxonomic groups of protozoans and animals. C ourse description: The materials are divided in three parts: kingdom Protista and Animalia kingdom with invertebrate and vertebrate groups of animals. The big part of the course is connected with parasites and animals-vectors of diseases of animals and humans. In the course of practical training the students learned the abilities for the work with the light microscope as well as with differential tables (keys) for determine of the animal taxons. Learning outcomes: The obtained knowledge of Zoology are in close connection with other branches of knowledge like morphology and physiology of animals, ecology, parasitology, the diseases of bees, fishes and games. All this would help to the students for study of these subjects. Assessment methods: practical and written examinations on the lecture materials and practical exercises.

4. ECOLOGY Course information: The first semester, mandatory; lectures – 30 h/ practical training – 15 h; credits 3. Cour s e coordinator: Assoc. prof. Diana Ganeva, PhD; phone 699 324; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. prof. Diana Ganeva, PhD; Assist. prof. Nevena Nikolova Cour s e goals: The main aim of the course of Ecology is to give the knowledge to the students about the basic ecological conceptions. Objectives of the course: The study on the ecological factors peculiarities, the methods of work, the development of the communities, the aims and the tasks of ecological monitoring. C ourse description: Structural, functional and behavioral adaptations of the organisms in relation to their environment; interrelationships between individual and its population and populations in their communities; composition and structure of the communities, ecological systems and biosphere; circle of the matter; ecological monitoring. Learning outcomes: After completing the course, the students receive the knowledge about ecological factors and their impact on the organisms, the composition, the structure and the dynamics of the populations, communities and ecosystems, variety of man influence upon nature. Assessment methods: multiple-choice; written test covering the lectures information and practical training.

5. MEDICINAL CHEMISTRY Course information: 1 semester, mandatory; lectures 30 h/laboratory training 30 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Nedyalka Georgieva, PhD, DSc; phone 699-640; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Angel Pavlov, PhD; Assist. Prof. Zvezdelina Yaneva, PhD; Assist. Prof. Lilko Kamenov, PhD Course goals: Studying the properties of the main classes of bioorganic compounds, understanding, acquiring and evaluation of the chemical-analytical methods applied in the veterinary therapeutic practice for understanding the processes in animal organisms at molecular and sub-molecular level. Objectives of the course: The course will provide utilization of specialized and targeted knowledge and laboratory practice in medicinal chemistry including general, inorganic, analytical and organic chemistry, as well as some basic physicochemical questions. C ourse description: intermolecular interactions (hydrogen bonds and intermolecular bonds, adsorption or chelation, oxidation-reduction processes), chemical kinetics and equilibrium, solutions of electrolytes (hydrogen index, buffer solutions), colloidal-dispersed state of substances; importance, composition, spatial and electronic structure and chemical properties of the main classes of organic compounds (natural and synthetic) involved in the veterinary therapeutic practice; relationship between the structure of the molecule and biological activity of the compounds. Learning outcomes: After completing the course, students should be able to: theoretical knowledge of medicinal chemistry, carry out certain chemical manipulations in laboratory conditions; solve experimental tasks in the field of qualitative analysis of biologically important ions, quantitative volumetric analytical analyses; practical implementation and application of physicochemical methods of analysis (UV/VIS spectrometry, chromatographic separation of mixtures of various inorganic and organic biologically active compounds). Assessment methods: theoretical exam and practical exam covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training

6. CYTOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY Course information: 1 and 2 semesters; Lectures and exercises during winter semester – Lecture 2 hours for each topic; Exercise 3 hours for each topic. Lectures and exercises during summer semester – Lecture 3 hours for each topic; Exercise 3 hours for each topic. For the all lecture course- 75 hours and for the all exercise course - 90 hours; Credits - 11. Course coordinator: Ass. Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov, PhD; phone: 699-656; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Ass. Prof. Georgi Penchev, PhD and Assistant David Iovchev Course goals: Teaching, understanding and appreciation of the microstructure, ultrastructure and nanostructure of the cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, their the embryonal, postnatal or after the hatching development. Objectives of the course: The course of the lectures and exercises will provide the knowledge in the cytological, histolological and embryological methods, the cell, tissue and organ microcomposition, the their microstructure during embryonal and postembryonal periods, the their morphological and functional properties in the many animal species. Course description: Cytology – Retoch of the cell theory; Chemical composition and physical chemistry of the protoplasm; Cell morphology; Universal and specialized cytoplasme organels; Cellular nucleus; Chromatin and chromosomes; Metabolism and physiology of the cell; Transmembrane transport – active, passive, endocytosis, exocytosis; Cellular membrane receptors; Cellular cycle and division; Cellular growth, differentiation and death – necrosis, apoptosis. Histology – Tissue doctrine and tissue classification; Structural and functional properties of the tissues – Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, blood tissue, support – mechanical tissue, muscle tissue, nerve tissue, sexual tissue; Organ histology in the organ systems: Digestive system, respiratory system, cardio-vascular, haemopoietic and immune systems, endocrine system, male and female genital system, nerve system, integument – Histostructure of the skin; Structural and species differences in the skin appendages – hairs and the hair complex, skin glands (sebaceous, sweat, mammary ) equine hoof, ruminant and swine hoofs, claws and pulvine in the carnivore. Embryology – Oogenesis; Spermatogenesis; Cyclus sexualis; Cleavage; Gastrulation; Genesis and development of the notochord, the nerve tube and the mesoderm; Foetal membranes in birds and mammals; Implantation and placentation; Classification and development of the placenta; Genesis, morphogenesis of the tissues; Genesis and development of the primitive body, body cavity, head, neck, pharyngeal arches, clefts, pouches and the limbs; Genesis and development of the organ systems. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

7. ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS Course information: 1, 2, 3 semesters; mandatory; lectures 75h/practical training 45h; credits 14 Course coordinator: Prof. Dr Angel Vodenicharov, PhD, Dsc; phone ++ 359 42 699-645; Fax: ++ 359 42 699 646; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Angel Vodenicharov, Assoc. Prof. Rosen Dimitrov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Dimitar Kostov, Ass. Prof. Hristo Hristov, Ass. Prof. Penka Yonkova, Ass. Prof. Genadi Kostadinov, Ass. Prof. Ivaylo Stefanov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Nikolai Tsandev, Ass. Prof. Kamelia Stamatova-Yovcheva. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the structure of apparatuses and systems in the body of both domestic animals and domestic birds in accordance of Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria and Nomina Anatomica Avium. Course description: Comparative descriptive anatomy of the locomor, digestive, respiratory and urogenital apparatuses of domestic animals and domestic birds. Comparative descriptive anatomy of the cardiovascular and nervous systems, sensory organs and common integument of domestic animals. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: experience in the dissection of different anatomical structures – joints, muscles, blood vessels, nerves, etc, distinguishing of species features in various bones, organs and all other structures of domestic animals and birds. Assessment methods: multiple oral testing and four written colloquims during the course of lectures and practical training and final practical and theoretical exams at the end of course.

8. LATIN Course information: 1 and 2 semesters; mandatory; practical training 45 h; credits 4 Course c oordinator: Senior lecturer Diana Dimova; phone: (042) 699-450; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Senior lecturer Diana Dimova Course goals: The program provides students of Veterinary Medicine to receive specialized training in Latin, built on learning from the required minimum of grammatical and lexical control of minimal material. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most common infectious diseases. C ourse description: In accordance with the standards in the discipline "Latin" course material is divided into two cycles: 1. grammar, including the study of morphological categories: Name (noun and adjective) and Verb 2. theoretical cycle - including terminological list of anatomical- histological and clinical Term Elements of Greco-Latin origin. Furthermore, the study word formation, prescription writing and diagnoses. Learning outcomes: Students acquire knowledge and competences to properly read, write, translate and compile complex medical terms, diagnoses and prescriptions as future veterinarians. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the practical training.

9. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH Course information: seminars and tutoring, 1st and 2nd semesters, 75 hours taught as follows:2 hours a week during the 1st semester and 3 hours a week during the 2nd, 5 credits Course c oordinator: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , email: [email protected] Senior Lecturer Nevena Naydenova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; email: [email protected] Instructors: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , email: [email protected] Senior Lecturer Nevena Naydenova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; email: [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the English language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in English. Objectives of the course: Students are acquainted with a wide range of terms related both to human and veterinary medicine. The grammar focus is directed to certain features of English specific to written texts. Students acquire skills in reading and translating basic scientific texts in English. They apply specialized vocabulary to their oral and written communication. C ourse description: 1st semester: Week 1: Introduction, Week 2:Irregular Plural of nouns from Latin and Greek Origin, Week 3: Animal Husbandry, Week 4: Mammals, Week 5: Variety of Mammals , Week 6: Domestic animals, Week 7: Mid term Test, Week 8: Passive Voice , Week 9: Skeleton, Week 10 General Terminology in Anatomy , Week 11: Laboratory Animals, Week 12: Latin and Greek roots in anatomical terminology , Week 13: Animal Behavior, Week 14 Revision 1 , Week 15 Test 1: 2nd semester: Week 1: Word Formation , Digestive System Week 2: Digestive System of the Pig, Diabetes in Cats and Dogs, Week 3: Opposites, Respiratory System, Week 4: Respiratory System of the Pig, Week 5: Cardiovascular System, Week 6: Blood and blood cells, Week 7: Mid term Test, Week 8: How to make a summary and a presentation, Week 9 : Respiratory System, Week 10: Veterinary Profession, Veterinary Practice: , Week 11: General Principles of Diseases, Week 12: Leptospirosis, Week 13: Calf Raising . Calf Scours, Week 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects. Learning outcomes: Instruction takes place in small groups, both in seminars and as tutoring. Independent e-learning and daily communication with instructors guarantees thorough comprehension and acquisition of important reading and writing skills. Students are assigned a project for individual or group work. Each student is treated equally with a focus on learning, motivation, independent work and academic performance. Assessment methods: Class performance, individual work, effort and motivation are observed and assessed in addition to mandatory vocabulary quizzes, writing projects, final test and Power Point presentations on selected topics. FRENCH Course information: 1 and 2 semester; mandatory; exercises 75 h; credits Course coordinator: Leda Georgieva, phone: (042) 699 449; e-mail: [email protected] Instructor s: Leda Georgieva, phone: (042) 699 449; e-mail: [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the French language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in French. Objectives of the course: The course will provide a general knowledge in grammar rules and lexicology and particularities of specialized scientific terms. C ourse description: Articles; prepositions; verbs – tenses, passive and active voice, participles; nouns – gender, singular, plural; adjectives – degrees of comparison; adverbs, lexis and vocabulary – word formation, prefixes and suffixes; particular plural forms of the terms from Greek and Latin origin. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to read and understand a specialized text and to translate it in Bulgarian using a dictionary; to present themselves and to discuss about their professional problems; to make a short presentation on subjects in veterinary medicine in French. Assessment methods: Current oral and written examination during the course; written semestrial tests; oral exam on translation of the individual specialized texts and presentations.

10. PHYSICAL EDUCATION AND SPORTS Course information: І-ІV semester; mandatory; practical training 240 h; credits 8. Course Coordinator: Prof. Galina Dyakova, PhD; e-mail: [email protected]. Instructors : Prof. Galina Dyakova, PhD; Senior Lecturer Zhelyo Dobrev, Senior Lecturer Maria Ivanova, Lecturer Plamen Petkov, Lecturer Nela Gocheva, Lecturer Lyuben Kostadinov, Lecturer Tihomir Andreev. Course goals: The training of physically and psychically stable specialists with university education, in high command of their culture of movement. Objectives of the course: Morphofunctional and psychophysical improvement of the students to develop their physical characteristics, their motional habits and skills, bettering their vital functions. Course description: field and track events, basketball, volleyball (men/women) the the Pilates system, Bodyfit, Quick mini-step callanetics (Galinetics), Tae-bo, fitness (women), football and strength training (men), cycling, table tennis. Learning outcomes: The course in Physical Education and Sports trains physically and psychically stable specialists with university education and a high culture of movement, ready for realization in the hierarchy of the desired profession. Assessment methods: held at the end of the ІV-th semester. It consists of five control rates (for speed, stamina of the upper limbs, explosive strength of the lower limbs, strength and stamina for the abdominal muscles and stamina in general). The assessment is based on a point system (from 1 to 50) for each of the above-mentioned rates.

SECOND SEMESTER

1. ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Course information:2nd semester; mandatory; lectures 45 h/practical training 45 h; credits 6. Course Coordinator: Prof. Lilyan Sotirov, PhD, DSci., phone: 699-574; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Lilyan Sotirov, PhD, DSci., Assoc. Prof. Valentin Semerdjiev, PhD. Course goals: Obtaining knowledge on animal breeds and what kind of products are possible to be obtained. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge on productive traits in different animal species and breeds; what will be future development of modern and local breeds. Course description: animal species and breeds, productive traits. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to advice farmers what animal breed have to choose in order to produce and sale different kind of animal products. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. VETERINARY MEDICINE BOTANY Course information: 2 semester; mandatory; lectures/labs - 1/1, (15 hours), credits - 2 Course coordinator: Mrs Silviya Radanova, chief assist. prof., PhD Objectives of the course: The course provides theoretical background on a range of other veterinary - medicine disciplines, learn students on external and internal plant structure, present the most important plant taxa from Bulgarian and foreign flora, related to veterinary practice. For easier understanding the information in the section, plant diversity is distributed in the larger systematic units (Subclasses), as indicated in the synonymy names (allowing free handling on the Internet space). The specific ingredients are given for each family to the cell sap (biologically active substances - alkaloids, glucosides, essential oils etc.) and their effects on animals. Course goals: The course aims to provide students with general knowledge about plants and their role in the veterinary practice, based on biologically active substances they contain. Course description: The course includes three modules: I. Plant histology - tissues: Meristems and Permanent Tissues (Mature Tissues) - Simple & Complex Tissues - types, structure, function; II. Plant morphology - vegetative organs: root, stem, leaf; reproductive organs: flower, fruit, plant seed. III. Plant Taxonomy and Systematics: Seedless Nonvascular Plants - Division Bryophyta (Mosses); Division Hepatophyta (Liverworts), Division Anthocerophyta (Hornworts) - specific features, species. Seedless Vascular Plants - club mosses, whisk ferns, horsetails & ferns - characteristics. Vascular (seed - bearing) plants - Gymnosperms & Angiosperms; Gymnosperms - the cycads (Division Cycadophyta), the ginkgo (Division Gingkophyta), the gnetophytes (Division Gnetophyta), the conifers (Division Coniferophyta) - characteristics, main species. Angiosperms, Flowering plants - Types of Classification - ancient and modern; controversial moments; APG system; Flowering plant diversity - Monocotyledons (Monocots) & Dicotyledons (Dicots) - comparative characteristics. Cronquist hierarchical system of Angiosperms. Dicots - Subclass Magnoliidae - main families, specific types - biologically active substances; Subclass Hamamelidae - main families, specific types - biologically active substances; Subclass Dilleniidae - specific features, family list - biologically active substances; Subclass Rosidae - main families, specific types - biologically active substances; Subclass Asteridae - specific features, main families - biologically active substances; Monocots - Subclass Alismatidae - specific features, main families - biologically active substances; Subclass Commelinidae - specific features, family list, biologically active substances; Subclass Liliidae - specific features, the main families, biologically active substances. Learning outcomes: As a result of training in botany course students learn to recognize the most important species in the Bulgarian flora to determine their taxonomic place and biologically active substances they contain. Furthermore, students acquire basic knowledge on the collection of medicinal plants parts and their use as medicinal drugs and detection characteristics of poisoning with various groups of plants. Assessment methods: written test form at the end of every major share, lab report leading in each exercise, preparation of herbarium collection at the end of the course.

3. BASIC PHYSICS AND BIOPHYSICS Course information: 2 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Stefka Atanassova, PhD; phone: 699-458; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Assoc. Prof. S. Atanassova, PhD; Ass. Prof. D. Iorgov, PhD Course goals: Understanding basic principles of physics and biophysics and their application in biology and medicine. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge of basic principles of physics and biophysics and working principles of medical devices for diagnostics and analysis. Detailed course description: Molecular physics; Thermodynamics of biological systems; Biomechanics; Biological membranes; Physical factors of the environment –sound, electrostatic field, magnetic field, electromagnetic field, optical radiation, ionizing radiation; Physical method for diagnostics – ultrasonography, thermography, X-ray, tomography, radiology, NMR, EPR. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: understand influence of physical factors on living objects, understand working principles of medical devices for diagnostics, work with basic instruments – pH meter, refractometer, spectrophotometer etc. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

4. LATIN Course information: 1 and 2 semesters; mandatory; practical training 45 h; credits 4 Course c oordinator: Senior lecturer Diana Dimova; phone: (042) 699-450; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Senior lecturer Diana Dimova Course goals: The program provides students of Veterinary Medicine to receive specialized training in Latin, built on learning from the required minimum of grammatical and lexical control of minimal material. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most common infectious diseases. C ourse description: In accordance with the standards in the discipline "Latin" course material is divided into two cycles: 1. grammar, including the study of morphological categories: Name (noun and adjective) and Verb 2. theoretical cycle - including terminological list of anatomical- histological and clinical Term Elements of Greco-Latin origin. Furthermore, the study word formation, prescription writing and diagnoses. Learning outcomes: Students acquire knowledge and competences to properly read, write, translate and compile complex medical terms, diagnoses and prescriptions as future veterinarians. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the practical training.

5. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH Course information: seminars and tutoring, 1st and 2nd semesters, 75 hours taught as follows:2 hours a week during the 1st semester and 3 hours a week during the 2nd, 5 credits Course c oordinator: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , email: [email protected] Senior Lecturer Nevena Naydenova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; email: [email protected] Instructors: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , email: [email protected] Senior Lecturer Nevena Naydenova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; email: [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the English language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in English. Objectives of the course: Students are acquainted with a wide range of terms related both to human and veterinary medicine. The grammar focus is directed to certain features of English specific to written texts. Students acquire skills in reading and translating basic scientific texts in English. They apply specialized vocabulary to their oral and written communication. C ourse description: 1st semester: Week 1: Introduction, Week 2:Irregular Plural of nouns from Latin and Greek Origin, Week 3: Animal Husbandry, Week 4: Mammals, Week 5: Variety of Mammals , Week 6: Domestic animals, Week 7: Mid term Test, Week 8: Passive Voice , Week 9: Skeleton, Week 10 General Terminology in Anatomy , Week 11: Laboratory Animals, Week 12: Latin and Greek roots in anatomical terminology , Week 13: Animal Behavior, Week 14 Revision 1 , Week 15 Test 1: 2nd semester: Week 1: Word Formation , Digestive System Week 2: Digestive System of the Pig, Diabetes in Cats and Dogs, Week 3: Opposites, Respiratory System, Week 4: Respiratory System of the Pig, Week 5: Cardiovascular System, Week 6: Blood and blood cells, Week 7: Mid term Test, Week 8: How to make a summary and a presentation, Week 9 : Respiratory System, Week 10: Veterinary Profession, Veterinary Practice: , Week 11: General Principles of Diseases, Week 12: Leptospirosis, Week 13: Calf Raising . Calf Scours, Week 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects. Learning outcomes: Instruction takes place in small groups, both in seminars and as tutoring. Independent e-learning and daily communication with instructors guarantees thorough comprehension and acquisition of important reading and writing skills. Students are assigned a project for individual or group work. Each student is treated equally with a focus on learning, motivation, independent work and academic performance. Assessment methods: Class performance, individual work, effort and motivation are observed and assessed in addition to mandatory vocabulary quizzes, writing projects, final test and Power Point presentations on selected topics.

FRENCH Course information: 1 and 2 semester; mandatory; exercises 75 h; credits Course coordinator: Leda Georgieva, phone: (042) 699 449; e-mail: [email protected] Instructor s: Leda Georgieva, phone: (042) 699 449; e-mail: [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the French language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in French. Objectives of the course: The course will provide a general knowledge in grammar rules and lexicology and particularities of specialized scientific terms. C ourse description: Articles; prepositions; verbs – tenses, passive and active voice, participles; nouns – gender, singular, plural; adjectives – degrees of comparison; adverbs, lexis and vocabulary – word formation, prefixes and suffixes; particular plural forms of the terms from Greek and Latin origin. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to read and understand a specialized text and to translate it in Bulgarian using a dictionary; to present themselves and to discuss about their professional problems; to make a short presentation on subjects in veterinary medicine in French. Assessment methods: Current oral and written examination during the course; written semestrial tests; oral exam on translation of the individual specialized texts and presentations.

7. CYTOLOGY, HISTOLOGY AND EMBRYOLOGY Course information: 1 and 2 semesters; Lectures and exercises during winter semester – Lecture 2 hours for each topic; Exercise 3 hours for each topic. Lectures and exercises during summer semester – Lecture 3 hours for each topic; Exercise 3 hours for each topic. For the all lecture course- 75 hours and for the all exercise course - 90 hours; Credits - 11. Course coordinator: Ass. Prof. Dimitar Dimitrov, PhD; phone: 699-656; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Ass. Prof. Georgi Penchev, PhD and Assistant David Iovchev Course goals: Teaching, understanding and appreciation of the microstructure, ultrastructure and nanostructure of the cells, tissues, organs, organs systems, their the embryonal, postnatal or after the hatching development. Objectives of the course: The course of the lectures and exercises will provide the knowledge in the cytological, histolological and embryological methods, the cell, tissue and organ microcomposition, the their microstructure during embryonal and postembryonal periods, the their morphological and functional properties in the many animal species. Course description: Cytology – Retoch of the cell theory; Chemical composition and physical chemistry of the protoplasm; Cell morphology; Universal and specialized cytoplasme organels; Cellular nucleus; Chromatin and chromosomes; Metabolism and physiology of the cell; Transmembrane transport – active, passive, endocytosis, exocytosis; Cellular membrane receptors; Cellular cycle and division; Cellular growth, differentiation and death – necrosis, apoptosis. Histology – Tissue doctrine and tissue classification; Structural and functional properties of the tissues – Epithelial tissue, connective tissue, blood tissue, support – mechanical tissue, muscle tissue, nerve tissue, sexual tissue; Organ histology in the organ systems: Digestive system, respiratory system, cardio-vascular, haemopoietic and immune systems, endocrine system, male and female genital system, nerve system, integument – Histostructure of the skin; Structural and species differences in the skin appendages – hairs and the hair complex, skin glands (sebaceous, sweat, mammary ) equine hoof, ruminant and swine hoofs, claws and pulvine in the carnivore. Embryology – Oogenesis; Spermatogenesis; Cyclus sexualis; Cleavage; Gastrulation; Genesis and development of the notochord, the nerve tube and the mesoderm; Foetal membranes in birds and mammals; Implantation and placentation; Classification and development of the placenta; Genesis, morphogenesis of the tissues; Genesis and development of the primitive body, body cavity, head, neck, pharyngeal arches, clefts, pouches and the limbs; Genesis and development of the organ systems. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

THIRD SEMESTER

1. ANIMAL NUTRITION Course information: 3 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Dimo Girginov, PhD; phone: +359 42 699555; e-mail: girginov@uni- sz.bg Instructors : Prof. Dimo Girginov, PhD; Assist. Prof. K. Nedelkov, PhD, Assist. Prof A. Atanasov. Course goals: Increasing knowledge of requirements for nutrients necessary for optimal growth and well-being, including the interactions among nutrients, the environment and disease. Improving methods for assessing nutrient intakes and nutritional status of productive animals. Objectives of the course: The course considers all aspects of nutrition for domestic animals, from fundamentals of nutrition through feeds and feeding. The principles apply to all mammalian and avian species, but will be applied especially to swine, beef cattle, dairy cattle, poultry and horses. Feeds most commonly used in this country will be emphasized, but we will also consider feeds and principles of their use important to animals throughout the world. There will be an exposure to computerized ration balancing techniques, in addition to the principles of ration formulation by hand methods.. Course description: Principles of Animal Nutrition deals with classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for domestic animals. Learning outcomes: The students will have the knowledge of domesticated production and companion animal nutrition, health status and physiology, collect the material for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and formulation of diets. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written exams covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

3. ZOOHYGIENE, ETHOLOGY AND ANIMAL WELFARE Course information: 3 semester; mandatory;15 weeks; lectures 3 h/practical training 3 h for week; credits 6 Course Coordinator: Ass. Prof. Krasimira Uzunova, PhD; phone: 699-571; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Ass. Prof. Krasimira Uzunova, PhD; senior assistant Nadia Bozakova, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in animal welfare. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the influence of abiotic and biotic factors of environmental conditions on animal, study of animal behavior in order to preserve the health and increase their productivity; studying the law of animal welfare. C ourse description: The training covers materials in three general disciplines such: 1. Hygiene 2. Ethology 3. The animal protection. The training focuses on the relationship between three main factors forming animal welfare. Ecological, Ethological, Welfare-protection - if the first two factors are present, animals are protected Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: know the different technological solutions for keeping the animals; knowledge of the main methods for ethological study of the animal behavior; making ethograms; differentiate between normal and abnormal behavior Assessment methods: written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

4. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY Course information: 3 and 4 semester; mandatory; lectures 60 h/practical training 90 h; credits 11 Course Coordinator: Prof. Boicho Bivolarski, PhD; phone: 699-630; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Boicho Bivolarski, PhD; Prof. Ivan Penchev Georgiev, PhD, Dsc; Assistant- professor Ekaterina Vachkova, PhD; Assistant-professor Natalia Grigorova, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the primary role of Animal Physiology as fundamental and pre-clinical discipline. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the basic knowledge on the normal function of organs and systems in different animals and mechanisms (neural and endocrine) involved in their regulation Course description: digestion, respiration, heart function and circulation, reproduction, lactation, thermoregulation, kidney function, metabolism and liver, skin function, locomotion, endocrine system, brain function, sensation, vision, auditory system, smelling Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to know the normal function of different organs and reference ranges of various physiological parameters in order to better understanding the pathogenetic mechanism of diseases in different animal species and birds Assessment methods: multiple-choice - written tests during the semesters, practical and oral examination to the end of the course covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training

5. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY Course information: 3rd and 4th semesters, mandatory, lectures 60 h, practical training 60 h, credits 10. Course Coordinator: Prof. Teodora Mircheva - PhD, DSc. Instructors: Assist. Prof. Evgenya Dishlyanova; Dr. Dimitrinka Zapryanova –PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of all the processes in which based general metabolism. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the structure of all macromolecules included in static part of biochemistry and connections between them in dynamic part of biochemistry. C ourse description: In the 3rd semester: macromolecules as the polymers of small molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and also vitamins, enzymes, conjugate macromolecules, membranes and the basis of biochemical energetic - mechanism of production of ATP. In the 4th semester: the function of small molecules and macromolecules – their catabolism and anabolism and also relations and connections between metabolites. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify the basic principals in which are completed the structures and functions of macromolecules “molecules of life”, catabolism and an anabolism of small molecules and macromolecules, which presents the basis of a metabolism. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training and after this multiple-choice, written one question from the 3rd semester and one question covering the material from 4th semester.

6. IMMUNOLOGY Course information: 3-rd semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h / practical training 15 h; credits 3 Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Maria Andonova PhD; phone 042 699 579; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Maria Andonova PhD; Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Gundasheva PhD; Assoc. Prof. Evgeni Slavov PhD; chief assistant professor Petko Dzhelebov Course goals: Understanding of the basic immunological principles of defense in animals and appreciation of the most significant immunological disorders. Objectives of the course: The course will provide knowledge in the innate immunity, antigens, immune system and its features in animals, adaptive immunity, mechanisms of regulation of the immune response and immunologic disorders. Course description: The basic information included: antigens (thymus dependent and thymus independent antigens, haptens, superantigens); innate immunity (biochemical and functional barrier systems; cellular and humoral elements of defense and non-specific reactions – phagocytosis, inflammation, acute-phase response); adaptive immunity (immune system; molecules of intercellular interactions – main histocompatibility complex, cytokines, adhesion molecules; immune response – cell mediated and humoral; mechanisms of regulation); immunologic disorders (allergy, autoimmunity, immunodeficiency, transplantation immunity). Learning outcomes: After completing the course of immunology, students should be able to: assess immune status of organism by choosing the most appropriate method for immunologic evaluation; analyze cellular and humoral elements of innate and adaptive immunity; effectively control diseases with immunologic pathogenesis. Assessment methods: written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training; after passing the test students have a written theoretical exam followed by a discussion.

7. BIOSTATISTICS Course information: 3 semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 2 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Lina Yordanova, PhD; phone: 699-442; e-mail: [email protected]

Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Lina Yordanova, PhD; Assistant Prof. Miroslava Ivanova, PhD, Assistant Prof. Gabriela Kirykova, Assistant Prof. Nadezhda Angelova Course goals: Understanding and applying the statistical methods for processing and interpretation animal data. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the basic knowledge in the field of Statistical methods and their usage via MS Excel. Course description: Descriptive statistics, Histograms, Distributions, Hypothesis testing, Correlations, Linear regression, Analysis of Variances; Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify the type of data simple; apply descriptive methods to understand the distribution of the data; implement statistical methods for testing Ho hypothesis for variances and means; calculate correlation and make conclusions about the relationship between traits; use Linear regression equations to predict values; evaluate factors’ influence. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

FOURTH SEMESTER

1. ANIMAL PHYSIOLOGY Course information: 3 and 4 semester; mandatory; lectures 60 h/practical training 90 h; credits 11 Course Coordinator: Prof. Boicho Bivolarski, PhD; phone: 699-630; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Boicho Bivolarski, PhD; Prof. Ivan Penchev Georgiev, PhD, Dsc; Assistant- professor Ekaterina Vachkova, PhD; Assistant-professor Natalia Grigorova, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the primary role of Animal Physiology as fundamental and pre-clinical discipline. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the basic knowledge on the normal function of organs and systems in different animals and mechanisms (neural and endocrine) involved in their regulation Course description: digestion, respiration, heart function and circulation, reproduction, lactation, thermoregulation, kidney function, metabolism and liver, skin function, locomotion, endocrine system, brain function, sensation, vision, auditory system, smelling Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to know the normal function of different organs and reference ranges of various physiological parameters in order to better understanding the pathogenetic mechanism of diseases in different animal species and birds Assessment methods: multiple-choice - written tests during the semesters, practical and oral examination to the end of the course covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training

2. GENERAL BIOCHEMISTRY Course information: 3rd and 4th semesters, mandatory, lectures 60 h, practical training 60 h, credits 10. Course Coordinator: Prof. Teodora Mircheva - PhD, DSc. Instructors: Assist. Prof. Evgenya Dishlyanova; Dr. Dimitrinka Zapryanova –PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of all the processes in which based general metabolism. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the structure of all macromolecules included in static part of biochemistry and connections between them in dynamic part of biochemistry. C ourse description: In the 3rd semester: macromolecules as the polymers of small molecules: carbohydrates, proteins, nucleic acids, lipids, and also vitamins, enzymes, conjugate macromolecules, membranes and the basis of biochemical energetic - mechanism of production of ATP. In the 4th semester: the function of small molecules and macromolecules – their catabolism and anabolism and also relations and connections between metabolites. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify the basic principals in which are completed the structures and functions of macromolecules “molecules of life”, catabolism and an anabolism of small molecules and macromolecules, which presents the basis of a metabolism. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training and after this multiple-choice, written one question from the 3rd semester and one question covering the material from 4th semester.

3. ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT OF THE ANIMAL HUSBANDRY Course information: 4th semester, compulsory, lectures – 15 teaching hours, tutorials – 15 teaching hours, credits – 2,00. Course coordinator: Prof. Nadka KOstadinova, PhD, tel: 359 42 699 416; email – [email protected] Lecturers: Prof. Nadka Kostadinova,PhD; Assoc. prof. N. Petrova, PhD. Course goals: acquiring basic knowledge of economics as a necessary component of the professional veterinary qualification. Course description: The course is made in accordance with the trends in the leading European universities and taking into account veterinarians’ objective needs. It includes three main topic groups: Nature of factors of production; Theory of production as a process of efficient use and organization of factors of production; Management and planning of the production enterprise. Specific topics on the influence of effective veterinary measures on the enterprise economy are also included. Veterinarian’s knowledge of economics will help them to increase their competitiveness on the labor market.An important element of the economic qualification are the economic calculations, the economic estimates, the calculation about the development of the processes forming the final results. Learning outcomes: theoretical knowledge of main economic factors, indices and their influence on farm management. Calculation of losses from sterility,of production cost, labor productivity and of assets efficiency. Establishment of the treatment results on animals for breeding and fattening. Assessment methods: multiple choice, written test covering the information learned during the lectures and tutorials.

4. FUNCTIONAL PATHOLOGY Course information: 4-th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h / practical training 30 h; credits 5 Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Gundasheva PhD; phone 042 699 580; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Gundasheva PhD; Assoc. Prof. Maria Andonova PhD; Assoc. Prof. Evgeni Slavov PhD; chief assistant professor Petko Dzhelebov Course goals: Understanding nature of the disease – its pathological mechanisms and the functional and structural consequences. Objectives of the course: The course will provide knowledge in the etiology and pathogenesis of the disease – role of the environmental factors and mechanisms of their pathogenic action; importance of reactivity and resistance; typical pathological processes; disorders in functional systems. Course description: The course provides basic knowledge of the nature of the disease, stadium of the disease, adaptive mechanisms and outcome; etiological factors and their mechanisms of action; interactions between environmental factors and genetics, reactivity and resistance of organism; stress and disease interactions; disorders of thermoregulation; hypoxia; acid-base and electrolyte disorders; pathology of metabolism; disorders in blood, cardio-vascular, respiratory, digestive, urinary, endocrine and nervous system. Learning outcomes: After completing the course, students should be able to: analyze the dynamics of functional disorders that are seen in diseased animals; apply the acquired theoretical knowledge in logical diagnostic approach and develop a scientific approach in the therapy and prophylaxis of disease; apply different experimental models needed for the understanding of pathological processes; Students acquire theoretical knowledge in etiology and pathogenesis of the disease. Assessment methods: Practical exam – students perform an experimental model of a functional disorder and discuss the results; written exam on latin terminology. After passing the practical exam, students have a written theoretical exam followed by a discussion.

5. MICROBIOLOGY Course information: 4 and 5 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h for each semester; 5 credits for the semester 4 and 4 credits for the semester 5 (total lectures 60h/practical training 60 h/; total credits 9) Course Coordinator: assoc. prof. Parvan Parvanov, PhD, phone: 35942699601; email: [email protected] Instructors: assoc. prof. V. Urumova, PhD; prof. I. Zarkov, PhD, DSc; assoc. prof. N. Sandev, PhD; assist. prof. N. Rusenova Course goals: Knowledge regarding bacterial and fungal agents as cause of infectious diseases and their participation in infectious and epidemiological process, their isolation and diagnostics, prevention and control. Objectives of the course: The course in 4 semester in General microbiology will provide knowledge on the taxonomy, morphology and physiology of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), their distribution and role in nature and the impact of environmental factors on them; students acquire basic knowledge on the role of disease-causing microorganisms as causative agents of infectious diseases in livestock and humans , as well as the problems of infection and host defense against infection, bacterial genetics and antimicrobial chemotherapy. The course in 5 semester in Special microbiology will provide knowledge on the significant veterinary pathogens - their features, role in the infectious process and immunity, methods of microbiological diagnosis and specific immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy of diseases caused by them. C ourse description: General microbiology- taxonomy, morphology, structure and physiology of microorganisms; distribution of microorganisms in the nature and their participation in the biogeochemical cycling of the elements; environmental factors and their influence on microorganisms; microbial genetics; antimicrobial chemotherapy; infection and infectious process, infectious disease; anti-infectious immunity; antigen-antibody reactions and their application in diagnostics of bacterial infections; application of the infection and immunity study, laboratory diagnostics of contagious diseases, Immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy. Special microbiology-spiral-curved microorganisms; Enterobacteriaceae; Pseudomonas, Aeromonas and Plesiomonas spp.; Brucella, Pasteurella, Mannheimia, Haemophilus and Actinobacillus spp.; Glucose-Non-Fermenting- Gram-negative bacteria; Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Enterococcus spp.; Aerobic and Anaerobic Spore-Forming Bacteria; Non- Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria; Erysipelothrix and Listeria spp.; Actynomicetes, Corynebacterium species and Rodococcus equi; Mycobacterium spp.; Chlamidia and Ricketsia spp.; Mycoplasmas; Pathogenic Fungi. Practical training in General microbiology- microbiological laboratory-introduction and lab safety rules, basic microbiological methods, structure of the microscope, use and maintenance, research of microorganisms in living state, ultramicroscopy, negative stain of the bacteria; bacterial morphology and structure of the bacterial cell and mycetes; investigation of stained microorganisms, preparation of stain- solutions, preparation of microscope slides, simple staining methods; complex staining methods- Gram, Ziehl-Neelsen, Romanowsky-Giemsa, Moller; culture investigation., laboratory glassware and equipment, preparation of the laboratory glassware, sterilization methods, preparation of nutrient media for microorganisms, pH measurement, sterilization; culture and cultivation of the microorganisms, aerobic, anaerobic and microaerophilic systems for cultivation, isolation of pure cultures, identification methods; microbial growth and reproduction, bacterial cell counting techniques and their application; influence of the physical, chemical and biological factors on the microorganisms; antimicrobial susceptibility testing, interpretation methods and criteria; inoculation of test animals; agglutination immunodiagnostic methods, fast and gradual agglutination, latex-agglutination, coagglutination; precipitation immunodiagnostic methods, Ascoli thermoprecipitation, Ouchterlony double diffusion, radial immunodiffusion (Mancini), immunoelectrophoresis; complement-dependant immunodiagnostic reactions, hemolysis, complement fixation reaction. Practical training in Special microbiology follows the lecturer’s themes. Learning outcomes: Students after completing the course will be trained to work in microbiology laboratory, to examine specimens for microbiology, to perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, to collect pathological samples, its storage, transportation, microbiological tests and interpretation of results. Assessment methods: Practical exam takes place verbally and demonstratively, aims to show the level of acquired practical skills; theory exam is carried out in writing with subsequent oral presentation.

6. MOLECULAR BIOLOGY Course information: Molecular Biology – 4 semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 3. Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dobry Yarkov, PhD, phone: 699-230; e-mail: dyarkov@uni- sz.bg. Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Dobry Yarkov, PhD; Ass. Prof. Ts. Koynarski, PhD. Course goals: Obtaining knowledge on field of Molecular biology. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge on DNA replication, transfer of genetic information, PCR, DNA isolation, RFLP-PCR, electrophoresis of PCR products, DNA genotyping. Course description: PCR, DNA isolation, RFLP-PCR, electrophoresis of PCR products, DNA genotyping. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to make usual PCR, RFLP-PCR, electrophoresis of PCR products, DNA genotyping. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

FIFTH SEMESTER

1. GENERAL VETERINARY PATHOLOGY Course information: 5th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: assoc. prof. Ivan Dinev, PhD, DSc; phone: 042 699679; e-mail:idinev@uni- sz.bg Instructors : assoc. prof. Ivan Dinev; prof. S. Stoev PhD, DSc; R. Simeonov, PhD; N. Grozeva, assist. prof.; K. Dimitrov, assist. prof.; I. Kalkanov, PhD stud. Course goals: In the course of General Veterinary Pathology are considered the most common objectives of the origin and development of the disease processes in the organism. Objectives of the course: The studied themes include all of the functional and morphological changes occurring in the so cold common pathological processes. The knowledge of general pathology contributes to a complete and thorough explanation of disease conditions, and thus clarifies their pathogenesis and reveals the unity between the general and local, functional and morphological changes in the diseased organism. Course description: The thematic units include all of the functional and structural changes in organs, occurring as a result of the disturbances in the metabolism of substances with exogenous and endogenous origin, the disturbances in blood and lymphatic circulation, the different defensive, restorative and adaptive responses, the neoblastic growth, the embional and fetal pathology and in the necrobiotic and nercotic processes or during the organism death. Learning outcomes: The knowledge of general pathology contributes to a complete and thorough understanding of diseases , thus clarifies their pathogenesis and reveals the unity between the general and local , functional and morphological changes in the diseased organism. Simultaneously the knowledge of general pathology stands at the base of the studied subjects in the coming semesters Special Pathological Anatomy and Pathological Differential diagnosis, where the same morphological changes are reviewed mainly in a relation to their specific manifestation and localization in the different nosological entities. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. VETERINARY VIROLOGY Course information: 5 semester, mandatory, lectures 30h, practical training 30h, credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Zarkov, PhD, DSc, phone:699 600, e-maile: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Ivan Zarkov, PhD, DSc, Ass.prof. N. Sandev,PhD C ontent of the curriculum: Lectures Virology Тopics 1-24. Viral Morphology and Chemical Composition of Virions; Viral Taxonomy and Nomenclature; Viral Replication; Viral Infection; Viral Genetics; Mechanism of Viral Oncogenesis; Immune Response to Viral Infections; Laboratory Diagnosis of Viral Diseases and Laboratory Safety; Vaccination against Viral Diseases; Family Poxviridae; Family Asfarviridae; Family Herpesviridae; Family Adenoviridae and Papovaviridae; Family Parvoviridae; Family Reoviridae and Birnaviridae; Family Paramyxoviridae; Family Orthomyxoviridae; Family Rhabdoviridae and Bunyaviridae; Family Picornaviridae; Family Caliciviridae; Family Coronaviridae; Family Flaviviridae and Togaviridae; Family Retroviridae; Family Arenaviridae and other viruses. Practical classes Topics 1-15. Virological laboratory. Organization and Equipment. Laboratory Safeti; Morphology and Clasification of Viruses. Electron microscopic characteristics of viral families in animals; Basis Methods of virological investigation. Microscopic methods – light microscopy, immunofluorescence, electron microscopy, immunoelectron microscopy; Preparation of laboratory glassueare and instruments for isolation and cultivation of viruses; Methods for isolation and cultivation of viruses in laboratory animals and chicken embryos; Methods for prepation of cell cultures. Types of cell cultures. Preparation, unkeep and storage of cell cultures; Methods for isolation and cultivation of viruses in cell cultures; Titration of viruses; Serologycal diagnosis of viral infections. Serum neutralization Assay; Hemagglutination Inhibition Assay, Hemadsorbtion Inhibition Assay, Complement Fixation Test; Immudiffusion Assay, Electrophoresis, Immunoelectrophoresis, ELISA; Immunofluorescence Assay. Polymerase Chain reaction (PCR); Current control – Test. Viral diagnosis of members of Family Parvoviridae, Adenoviridae and Poxviridae; Viral diagnosis of members of Family Herpesviridae, Caliciviridae and Birnaviridae; Viral diagnosis of members of Family Flaviviridae, Orthomyxoviridae and Paramyxoviridae; Viral diagnosis of members of Family Coronaviridae, Rhabdoviridae and Retroviridae. Course goals: Knowledge about the structure and viral taxonomy, interaction between viruses and host cells, methods for laboratory diagnosis, prevention, control and the role of viruses in infectious pathology of animals and humans. Objectives of the course: The lecture course of General virology will provide knowledge about the role of the viruses in the world of microorganims, their taxonomy, morphology, reproduction, pathogenesis, artiviral immunity, diagnosis and prevention. The lecture course of Special virology will provide knowledge about the virus families, classification and nomenclature and causative agents to some important viral infections of animals. Learning outcomes: The laboratory-practical course will provide knowledge and skills in manipulating with virus-containing material and biosecurity. The students should be able to perform methods of isolation, identification and cultivation of viruses and the basic specific diagnostic methods for proving viruses, viral antigens, viral nucleic acids and antibodies. In the course of practical training, the most appropriate methods for etiologic investigation of some most important viruses, viral diseases and antibodies against them as well as the prepation of antiviral products are learned and trained. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

3. MICROBIOLOGY Course information: 4 and 5 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h for each semester; 5 credits for the semester 4 and 4 credits for the semester 5 (total lectures 60h/practical training 60 h/; total credits 9) Course Coordinator: assoc. prof. Parvan Parvanov, PhD, phone: 35942699601; email: [email protected] Instructors: assoc. prof. V. Urumova, PhD; prof. I. Zarkov, PhD, DSc; assoc. prof. N. Sandev, PhD; assist. prof. N. Rusenova Course goals: Knowledge regarding bacterial and fungal agents as cause of infectious diseases and their participation in infectious and epidemiological process, their isolation and diagnostics, prevention and control. Objectives of the course: The course in 4 semester in General microbiology will provide knowledge on the taxonomy, morphology and physiology of microorganisms (bacteria and fungi), their distribution and role in nature and the impact of environmental factors on them; students acquire basic knowledge on the role of disease-causing microorganisms as causative agents of infectious diseases in livestock and humans , as well as the problems of infection and host defense against infection, bacterial genetics and antimicrobial chemotherapy. The course in 5 semester in Special microbiology will provide knowledge on the significant veterinary pathogens - their features, role in the infectious process and immunity, methods of microbiological diagnosis and specific immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy of diseases caused by them. C ourse description: General microbiology- taxonomy, morphology, structure and physiology of microorganisms; distribution of microorganisms in the nature and their participation in the biogeochemical cycling of the elements; environmental factors and their influence on microorganisms; microbial genetics; antimicrobial chemotherapy; infection and infectious process, infectious disease; anti-infectious immunity; antigen-antibody reactions and their application in diagnostics of bacterial infections; application of the infection and immunity study, laboratory diagnostics of contagious diseases, Immunoprophylaxis and immunotherapy. Special microbiology-spiral-curved microorganisms; Enterobacteriaceae; Pseudomonas, Aeromonas and Plesiomonas spp.; Brucella, Pasteurella, Mannheimia, Haemophilus and Actinobacillus spp.; Glucose-Non-Fermenting- Gram-negative bacteria; Staphylococcus, Streptococcus and Enterococcus spp.; Aerobic and Anaerobic Spore-Forming Bacteria; Non- Spore-Forming Anaerobic Bacteria; Erysipelothrix and Listeria spp.; Actynomicetes, Corynebacterium species and Rodococcus equi; Mycobacterium spp.; Chlamidia and Ricketsia spp.; Mycoplasmas; Pathogenic Fungi. Practical training in General microbiology- microbiological laboratory-introduction and lab safety rules, basic microbiological methods, structure of the microscope, use and maintenance, research of microorganisms in living state, ultramicroscopy, negative stain of the bacteria; bacterial morphology and structure of the bacterial cell and mycetes; investigation of stained microorganisms, preparation of stain- solutions, preparation of microscope slides, simple staining methods; complex staining methods- Gram, Ziehl-Neelsen, Romanowsky-Giemsa, Moller; culture investigation., laboratory glassware and equipment, preparation of the laboratory glassware, sterilization methods, preparation of nutrient media for microorganisms, pH measurement, sterilization; culture and cultivation of the microorganisms, aerobic, anaerobic and microaerophilic systems for cultivation, isolation of pure cultures, identification methods; microbial growth and reproduction, bacterial cell counting techniques and their application; influence of the physical, chemical and biological factors on the microorganisms; antimicrobial susceptibility testing, interpretation methods and criteria; inoculation of test animals; agglutination immunodiagnostic methods, fast and gradual agglutination, latex-agglutination, coagglutination; precipitation immunodiagnostic methods, Ascoli thermoprecipitation, Ouchterlony double diffusion, radial immunodiffusion (Mancini), immunoelectrophoresis; complement-dependant immunodiagnostic reactions, hemolysis, complement fixation reaction. Practical training in Special microbiology follows the lecturer’s themes. Learning outcomes: Students after completing the course will be trained to work in microbiology laboratory, to examine specimens for microbiology, to perform antimicrobial susceptibility testing, to collect pathological samples, its storage, transportation, microbiological tests and interpretation of results. Assessment methods: Practical exam takes place verbally and demonstratively, aims to show the level of acquired practical skills; theory exam is carried out in writing with subsequent oral presentation.

4. PHARMACOLOGY AND CLINICAL LABORATORY Course information: 5-th and 6-th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 hrs and practical training 90 hrs; credits 10. Course coordinator: Prof. Lubomir Lashev, PhD, DSc; Phone: 00359 42 699-696; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Lubomir Lashev, PhD, DSc; Prof. Aneliya Milanova, PhD, DSc; Assoc. Prof. Roumyana Moutafchieva, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Dimitrichka Dimitrova, PhD; Assist. Prof. Neno Bratoev. Course goal s: Learning of pharmacology in order to proper administration of drugs to animals as well as to prudent use of drugs with respect to human health. Students obtain basic knowledge in the field of pharmacy. Objective of the course: Acquisition of knowledge in the field of pharmacy (drug formulations) and pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, characteristics of relevant in veterinary medicine groups of drugs, their mechanism of action, effects and undesirable effects, drug interactions, indications and contra-indications. C ourse description: pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; drug formulations; drug legislation; drugs affecting peripheral neurohumoral transmission; theories of anaesthetic action and general anaesthesia, anaesthetics; sedatives, neuroleptics; opioids; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; central nervous system stimulants; local anaesthetics; histamine and antihistamine drugs; drugs acting on cardiovascular system; drugs, affecting haemopoetic system, haemostasis and thrombosis; endocrine pharmacology; adstringents, including toxicology of heavy metals; acids, bases, salts; drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract; drugs acting on the uterus; diuretics; antibiotics; antiprotozoal drugs; anticoccidian drugs; antiparasitic agents (nematocides, anticestodal and antitrematodal drugs, insecticides and acaricides); antiseptics and disinfectants. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course, should be able to: describe the mechanism of action of the studied groups of drugs; apply knowledge for pharmacokinetics of drugs; consider indications and contra-indications of drugs; avoid drug interactions; choose proper treatment of the patients; follow the criteria for good veterinary practice in prescription of drugs; consider the withdrawal time when is necessary. Assessment methods: multiple-choice test; prescription of drugs; written and oral exam, which cover topics from lectures and practical training.

5. PROPAEDEUTICS OF INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CLINICAL-LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC Course information: 5th and 6th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 h; practical training 60 h; credits 9. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-525; e-mail: [email protected] Lecturers: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc;, Ass. Prof. L. Tsokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD. Course goals: Teaching students the current techniques of clinical examination and work with animals Objectives of the course: The course will provide knowledge in the study of all organs and systems, laboratory testing of blood, urine, rumen contents, ability to work safely with the animals. C ourse description: Propaedeutic and clinical laboratory diagnostic of animals are important preclinical and clinical disciplines for students in veterinary medicine. The subject of propaedeutic is the study of all basic methods, ways and means of the study of ailing animals, enabling fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment of sick animals. Propaedeutics is an introduction to the study of all clinical disciplines. Propaedeutics provides an in-depth knowledge of some general and specific symptoms and syndromes in various diseases. Knowledge of all methods and tools for the study of animals helps to accurately predict the outcome of a disease. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data. Assessment methods: practical exam on a healthy animal, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training in 5th and 6th semesters.

6. TOPOGRAPHIC ANATOMY OF DOMESTIC ANIMALS Course information: 5 semester; mandatory; lectures 30h/practical training 30h; credits 5 Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr Angel Vodenicharov, PhD, Dsc; phone ++ 359 42 699-645; Fax: ++ 359 42 699 646; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Angel Vodenicharov, Assoc. Prof. Rosen Dimitrov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Dimitar Kostov, Ass. Prof. Hristo Hristov, Ass. Prof. Penka Yonkova, Ass. Prof. Genadi Kostadinov, Ass. Prof. Ivaylo Stefanov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Nikolai Tsandev, Ass. Prof. Kamelia Stamatova-Yovcheva. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the structure of the body’s regions domestic animals in accordance with Nomina Anatomica Veterinaria. Course description: Comparative topographic anatomy of the regions of body’s parts of domestic animals – head, neck, chest, abdomen, back, pelvis, thoracic and pelvic limbs. Practical exercises on fixed animals and body’s parts, interactive 3D horse abdominal anatomy and “in vivo” orientation of palpable and visible structures of life animals. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify different body regions, find several important points in relation with clinical examination, finding of important lymph nodes for meat inspection in the butchery process, etc. Assessment methods: multiple oral testing during the course of lectures and practical training and final practical and theoretical exams at the end of course.

SIXTH SEMESTER

1. PHARMACOLOGY AND CLINICAL LABORATORY Course information: 5-th and 6-th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 hrs and practical training 90 hrs; credits 10. Course coordinator: Prof. Lubomir Lashev, PhD, DSc; Phone: 00359 42 699-696; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Lubomir Lashev, PhD, DSc; Prof. Aneliya Milanova, PhD, DSc; Assoc. Prof. Roumyana Moutafchieva, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Dimitrichka Dimitrova, PhD; Assist. Prof. Neno Bratoev. Course goal s: Learning of pharmacology in order to proper administration of drugs to animals as well as to prudent use of drugs with respect to human health. Students obtain basic knowledge in the field of pharmacy. Objective of the course: Acquisition of knowledge in the field of pharmacy (drug formulations) and pharmacology, pharmacodynamics, pharmacokinetics, characteristics of relevant in veterinary medicine groups of drugs, their mechanism of action, effects and undesirable effects, drug interactions, indications and contra-indications. C ourse description: pharmacodynamics; pharmacokinetics; drug formulations; drug legislation; drugs affecting peripheral neurohumoral transmission; theories of anaesthetic action and general anaesthesia, anaesthetics; sedatives, neuroleptics; opioids; nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs; central nervous system stimulants; local anaesthetics; histamine and antihistamine drugs; drugs acting on cardiovascular system; drugs, affecting haemopoetic system, haemostasis and thrombosis; endocrine pharmacology; adstringents, including toxicology of heavy metals; acids, bases, salts; drugs acting on the gastro-intestinal tract; drugs acting on the uterus; diuretics; antibiotics; antiprotozoal drugs; anticoccidian drugs; antiparasitic agents (nematocides, anticestodal and antitrematodal drugs, insecticides and acaricides); antiseptics and disinfectants. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course, should be able to: describe the mechanism of action of the studied groups of drugs; apply knowledge for pharmacokinetics of drugs; consider indications and contra-indications of drugs; avoid drug interactions; choose proper treatment of the patients; follow the criteria for good veterinary practice in prescription of drugs; consider the withdrawal time when is necessary. Assessment methods: multiple-choice test; prescription of drugs; written and oral exam, which cover topics from lectures and practical training.

2. PROPAEDEUTICS OF INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES AND CLINICAL-LABORATORY DIAGNOSTIC Course information: 5th and 6th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 h; practical training 60 h; credits 9. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-525; e-mail: [email protected] Lecturers: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc;, Ass. Prof. L. Tsokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD. Course goals: Teaching students the current techniques of clinical examination and work with animals Objectives of the course: The course will provide knowledge in the study of all organs and systems, laboratory testing of blood, urine, rumen contents, ability to work safely with the animals. C ourse description: Propaedeutic and clinical laboratory diagnostic of animals are important preclinical and clinical disciplines for students in veterinary medicine. The subject of propaedeutic is the study of all basic methods, ways and means of the study of ailing animals, enabling fast and accurate diagnosis and treatment of sick animals. Propaedeutics is an introduction to the study of all clinical disciplines. Propaedeutics provides an in-depth knowledge of some general and specific symptoms and syndromes in various diseases. Knowledge of all methods and tools for the study of animals helps to accurately predict the outcome of a disease. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, perform diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data. Assessment methods: practical exam on a healthy animal, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training in 5th and 6th semesters.

3. GENERAL SURGERY Course information: 6th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 15 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc, 042-699-665, e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Ass. Prof. N. Goranov PhD, Assist. Prof Ts. Chaprazov PhD; Assist.Prof. S. Krastev Course goals: The course aquiants students with the main laws of the onset, development and outcome of most important surgical diseases and provides the main principles, methods and means for prevention and treatment of diseases, for which the surgical approaches are of utmost importance. Course description: Theoretical background of traumas, specific reactivity of the different animal species, blood transfusion, fluid therapy. Etiology, pathogenesis, symptoms and therapy of surgical diseases of the skin, muscles, tendons, bones and joints. Types of surgical infections and main principles for their therapy and prevention. Learning outcomes: The aquired theoretical and practical knowledge help students in their future activites related to surgical pathology and broaden their medical outlook. Assessment methods: Preparation of a patient’s record. Multiple-choice quiz. Practical and theoretical examinations.

4. REPRODUCTION OF ANIMALS Course information: VI semester; Lectures - 30 hours; Practical exercises - 30 hours; Total credits for the discipline - 4 Course coordinator: Associate Prof. Stanimir Yotov, PhD Instructors: Prof. Nasco Vasilev, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Plamen Georgiev, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Stanimir Yotov, PhD; Ass. Prof. Anton Antonov; Ass. A. Atanasov; Ass. Prof. I. Fasulkov; Ass. Prof. M. Karadaev. Course goals : This course is appointed to acquaint students with theoretical and applied conceptions in animal reproduction. Objectives of the course: The course provide theoretical knowledge and practical training for physiology and pathology of the reproduction in animals. During the course the sudents get knowledge about collection, evaluation and processing of semen in different animal species; methods for artificial insemination, the most important reproductive disorders in male animals; sexual hormones and endocrine regulation of the reproductive system in male and female farm animals; intensification of the breeding process in farm animals; examination of the genital tract in female animals; some assisted reproductive technologies; embryofoetal development and pregnancy. Course description: 1. Lectures (2 h): 1.1. The basic conception of animal reproduction. Artificial insemination in the animals and the methods for semen collection in different animals species. 1.2. Functional fetures of the reproductive system in male animals. 1.3. Spermatogenesis and spermatogenetical cycle in the different animals. 1.4. Composition and bilogical characteristic of the semen. 1.5. Sexual hormones and endocrine regulation of the reproductive system in male animals. 1.6. Reproductive disorders in the male animals. Impotentio. 1.7. Physiology of the reproduction in female animals. Sexual hormones (classification, structure, biological effects and methabolism). 1.8. Estrous cycle in the farm animals. 1.9. Endocrine regulation of the reproductive system in female animals. 1.10. Oogenesis. Fertilization. 1.11. Basic principles in intensification of the breeding process in farm animals. 1.12. Organization of the artificial insemination in farm animals. 1.13. Organization of the artificial insemination in equine and small animals. 1.14. Assisted reproductive technologies 1.15. Embryofoetal development and pregnancy duration. Classification of the methods for pregnancy diagnosis. 2. Practical exercises (2 h): 2.1. Semen collection by artificial vagina method. Macroscopic evaluation of the semen. 2.2. Determination of the sperm motility. The methods for determination of the sperm number. 2.3. Biological, biochemical, morphological and microbiological evaluation of the semen. 2.4. Semen dilution and different semen extenders. Storage and transport of the semen. 2.5. Vaginal examination of the animals. 2.6. Rectal palpation of the reproductive organs in female animals - technical aspects. 2.7. Examination of the uterus by rectal palpation. 2.8. Examination of the ovaries by rectal palpation. 2.9. The methods for cervical catheterization. 2.10. Bimanual method for cervical catheterization. 2.11. Methods for determination of the estrous cycle phases. 2.12. Hormonal control of the reproduction in the female animals. 2.13. Artificial insemination of the large ruminants. 2.14. Artificial insemination of the small ruminants. 2.15. Artificial insemination of the swine. (Seminar and test). Assessment method: Practical and theoretical examination.

5. SPECIAL PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY Course information: 6th and 7th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 h / practical training 60 h; credits 8 Course Coordinators: assoc prof. Ivan Nikiforov, PhD, phone 042 699562, E-mail: [email protected] and prof. Stoycho Stoev, PhD, DSc, phone 042 699563, E-mail: [email protected] Instructors: assoc prof. Ivan Nikiforov, PhD; prof. Stoycho Stoev, PhD, DSc; assoc. prof. Ivan Dinev, PhD, DSc; major assist. R. Simeonov, PhD, major assist. N. Grozeva; assist prof. K. Dimitrov; PhD student I. Kalkanov Course goals: The course goals of Special Pathological Anatomy include the studies on the most typical macroscopic and histological findings of various infectious and noninfectious diseases, intoxications in addition to various ailments of internal organs of animals and chicks, which facilitate diagnosis. Course objectives: The course objectives include receiving some knowledge on the necropsy rules in various animals and chicks and knowledge on the main pathological and histopathological damages in various organs and systems, which are characteristic for different diseases of animals and chicks. C ourse description: The thematic units include receiving of some knowledge on the following subjects: the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various ailments of internal organs hormonal ailments; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various avitaminoses, hypovitaminoses and hypervitaminoses; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various intoxications; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various infectious and noninfectious diseases, mycoses and mycotoxicoses. Learning outcomes: The knowledge of Special Pathological Anatomy helps students in understanding the main pathological and histopathological features of various diseases and organ ailments, their manifestation and localization, which are characteristic and typical for them and can serve in disease diagnosis. Assessment methods: Evaluation of practical skills in necropsy and histopathological and macroscopical knowledge helpful in disease diagnosis; Public presentation of each student on target disease; Written tests covering the information obtained during the practical training and lectures.

6. DIETETICS Course information: 6 semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 3 Course Coordinator: Prof. Dimo Girginov, PhD; phone: +359 42 699555; e-mail: girginov@uni- sz.bg Instructors : Prof. Dimo Girginov, PhD; Assist. Prof. K. Nedelkov, PhD, Assist. Prof A. Atanasov. Course goals: To provide a foundation in the physical and biological social sciences, that will serve as a basis for knowledge of nutrition science; and to provide a strong curriculum in metabolism, normal and clinical nutrition Objectives of the course: Formulate feeding plans and assisted nutrition by integrating patient history, physical exam, diagnostics, and ongoing findings. Evaluate progress and outcomes in nutritional cases, adjust recommendations as needed. Become familiar with commercial therapeutic and maintenance diets. Use product guides and other resources to compare diets and be able to recommend appropriate choices based on nutritional assessment. Participate in external nutrition consults and become familiar with formulation of home-prepared pet diets. Course description: Principles of Animal Nutrition deals with classification and function of nutrients, deficiency symptoms, digestive processes, characterization of feedstuffs, and formulation of diets for pets. Learning outcomes: On successful completion of this module, students should be able to define the scientific base of different nutrients from the aspect of their functions, digestion, absorption, and metabolism. Recognize the nutrient requirements of healthy animals. Understand the special nutritional needs of clinically sick animals. Compare feeding programs for healthy vs. sick animal. Manage feeding programs for different animal conditions (healthy, clinically ill, and animals with malnutrition symptoms). Formulate special rations for sick animals and animals with malnutrition symptom. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written exams covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

SEVENTH SEMESTER

1. VETERINARY EPIDEMIOLOGY AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE Course information: 7 semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4 Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. V. Petrov, PhD; phone: 699-610; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Assoc. Prof. V. Petrov, PhD; Prof. Мichni Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc; Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc, Dr.Gosho Mihaylov, Dr.Georgi Zhelev, Dr. Plamen Marutsov, Dr.Koycho Koev Course goals: Risk analysis and control of population health. Objectives of the course : The course provides knowledge about infectious and epidemic process, risk analysis and management, the principles of preventive medicine and anti-epidemic measures. Course description : Infectious process (infection and infectious disease, types of infections, the entrance, progress and gradient of infection, outcome of infection, clinical forms, etc.), epidemiological process (sources of pathogens, the transmission and maintenance of infection, types of host and vector, structure of animal population and measures of disease occurrence, morbidity and motrality, etc.), prevеntive veterinary medicine (disease control strategies, biosecutity and health schemes, private health and productivity schemes, epidemiological surveillance etc.), disease control and eradication of disease, public health threat (zoonoses incidence and medical importance in humans), desinfection (eliminating the sourses and reservoirs of microorganisms, the main bactericidal, virucidal and fungicidal desinfectans, control of disinfection efficacy), rodents and rodent control (epidemiological importance of rodents, inspection, identification, sanitization measures and bait). Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to collect, process and analyze diverse epidemiological data enabling real risk assessment and effective decision- making for the control and eradication of epidemics. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. SPECIAL PATHOLOGICAL ANATOMY Course information: 6th and 7th semesters; mandatory; lectures 60 h / practical training 60 h; credits 8 Course Coordinators: assoc prof. Ivan Nikiforov, PhD, phone 042 699562, E-mail: [email protected] and prof. Stoycho Stoev, PhD, DSc, phone 042 699563, E-mail: [email protected] Instructors: assoc prof. Ivan Nikiforov, PhD; prof. Stoycho Stoev, PhD, DSc; assoc. prof. Ivan Dinev, PhD, DSc; major assist. R. Simeonov, PhD, major assist. N. Grozeva; assist prof. K. Dimitrov; PhD student I. Kalkanov Course goals: The course goals of Special Pathological Anatomy include the studies on the most typical macroscopic and histological findings of various infectious and noninfectious diseases, intoxications in addition to various ailments of internal organs of animals and chicks, which facilitate diagnosis. Course objectives: The course objectives include receiving some knowledge on the necropsy rules in various animals and chicks and knowledge on the main pathological and histopathological damages in various organs and systems, which are characteristic for different diseases of animals and chicks. C ourse description: The thematic units include receiving of some knowledge on the following subjects: the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various ailments of internal organs hormonal ailments; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various avitaminoses, hypovitaminoses and hypervitaminoses; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various intoxications; the most important and characteristic macroscopic and histopathological damages in various infectious and noninfectious diseases, mycoses and mycotoxicoses. Learning outcomes: The knowledge of Special Pathological Anatomy helps students in understanding the main pathological and histopathological features of various diseases and organ ailments, their manifestation and localization, which are characteristic and typical for them and can serve in disease diagnosis. Assessment methods: Evaluation of practical skills in necropsy and histopathological and macroscopical knowledge helpful in disease diagnosis; Public presentation of each student on target disease; Written tests covering the information obtained during the practical training and lectures.

3. GENERAL PARASITOLOGY Course information: 7th semester; mandatory; lectures 10 h/practical training 15 h; credits 3 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarski, PhD, DSc; phone: +359 42 699 588; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarski, PhD, DSc; Assoc. Prof. Andrey Ivanov, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Petyo Prelezov, PhD; Assist. Prof. Zvezdelina Kirkova, PhD; Assist. Prof. Petar Iliev. Course goals: Understanding of the host-parasite interactions and acquiring skills in the laboratory tests for diagnostics of parasitic diseases. Objectives of course: The course will provide knowledge in the origin of parasites, the essence of parasitism and the host-parasite interactions. Course description: By practical training the students acquire skills in the methods of diagnostics of parasitic diseases. The lectures accent mainly on the basic mechanisms of pathogenesis, immunity, epidemiology and the methods of therapy and prophylaxis of parasitoses. Learning outcomes: Theoretical basis of parasitology is necessary for further learning of parasitoses of different animal species. After finishing the course the students will be able to perform laboratory tests for diagnostics of the parasitic diseases. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information included in lectures and practical training.

4. PHARMACOTHERAPY Course information: 7 semester; mandatory; 20 hours/semester; credits 2 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Rumyana Moutafchieva, PhD; phone: +359.42 699 621; E- mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Rumyana Moutafchieva, PhD; Prof. A. Haritova, DSc; Assoc. Prof. D. Dimitrova, PhD; Prof. L. Lashev, DSc Course goals: The lecture course gives fundamental knowledge about administration of drugs in ill animals. Objectives of the course: The course includes study of basic principles and complex approach in the treatment of different diseases of respiratory-, digestive-, nervous-, reproductive- etc. systems in animals as well as the medication of inflammatory process, therapeutic management of poisoning, the principles and the possibilities of antimicrobial therapy. Course description: the principles of rational therapy - correct choice of drugs and appropriate dosage regimen (precise assessment of the dose, the manner of administration, the frequency and the duration of the treatment); the efficacy and the safety of treatment; species sensibility, eventual risks including men (side effects, an allergy, sensibilisation and resistance); drug interactions; discarding periods etc. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students could use rational therapy in specific conditions (for particular animal and its changing status). Assessment methods: written examination covering obtained information during lecture course.

5. OBSTETRICS Course information: VIII semester; Lectures - 30 hours; Practical exercises - 30 hours; Total credits for the discipline - 4 Course coordinator: Prof. Nasco Vasilev, PhD Instructors: Prof. Nasco Vasilev, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Plamen Georgiev, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Stanimir Yotov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Anton Antonov, Ass. A. Atanasov, Ass. Prof. I. Fasulkov, Ass. Prof. M. Karadaev. Course goals : This course is designed to acquaint students with theoretical and applied pregnancy and parturition in animals. Objectives of the course: The course provide theoretical knowledge and practical training for Obstetrical help in animals. During the course the students get knowledge about pregnancy detection, factors causing parturition, presentation, position and posture of fetus, instruments used in obstetrical help, methods for obstetrical help, perinatal mortality and diseases of mothers during post partum period Course description: 1. Lectures (2 h): 1.1. Pregnancy. Intrauterine development. Placenta. 1.2. Pregnancy duration. Prenatal development of fetus. Pregnancy detection. 1.3. Pathology of placenta. Pathology of fetus. 1.4. Pathology of fetal membranes and fluid. 1.5. Etiology of spontaneous abortions. 1.6. Clinical forms of abortions. 1.7. Diseases of mothers during the pregnancy. 1.8. Displacement of genital organs. 1.9. Factors causing parturition. Animal pelvis. Stages of labour. 1.10. Care of parturient animals. Fetal position, presentation and posture. Obstetrical examination. 1.11. Causes of dystocia. Plan and preparation for obstetrical help. 1.12. Methods for obstetrical help. Extraction. Fetotomy. Caesarean section. 1.13. Dystocia (problems with soft genital tract). 1.14. Traumatic diseases of genital tract during the parturition. Prophylaxis. 1.15. Perinatal mortality. 2. Practical exercises (2 h): 2.1. Laboratory methods for pregnancy detection in animals. 2.2. Ultrasound pregnancy detection in animals. 2.3. Clinical diagnostics of abortions. 2.4. Treatment and prophylaxis of abortions. 2.5. Displacement of genital organs in animals. 2.6. Plan for obstetrical examination. Presentation, position and posture of fetus. 2.7. Instruments used in obstetrical help. Obstetrical help in anterior and posterior presentation of fetus. Obstetrical help in malposition of fetus (reposition techniques and extraction). 2.8. Obstetrical help in malposture of fetal head, foreleg and hindleg (reposition techniques and extraction). 2.9. Obstetrical help. Fetotomy. 2.10. Obstetrical help. S. Caesarea. 2.11. Torsio uteri. Obstetrical help. 2.12. Retentio placente. 2.13. Diseases of mothers during post partum period. Learning outcomes: After finishing this course, students should be able to make pregnancy detection in animals, prophylaxis of abortions, obstetrical examination, diagnosis disease of genital organs post partum. Assessment method: Practical and theoretical examination.

6. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES - GENERAL PART Course information: 7th and 8th semesters; mandatory; lectures 45 h; practical training 60 h; credits 9. Course Coordinator: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-669; e-mail: dnik @abv.bg Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L. Tsokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of internal diseases of the all domestic animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the definition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of the internal non-infectious diseases common for the all domestic animals (cattle, goat, sheep, swine, poultry, cat and dog). C ourse description: In this course students going to provide the knowledge in the field of the gastroenterology (stomatitis, diseases of the esophagus, gastritis, enteritis, colitis, liver diseases, peritonitis); heart diseases (myocarditis, myocardosis, endocarditis, pericarditis); respiratory system diseases (rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleuritis, emphysema, haemoptoe, bronchial asthma); urinary system diseases (nephritis, pyelonephritis, nephrosis, hydronephrosis, cystitis, urethritis, urolithiasis); dermatology (alopecia, eczema, urticaria, atopic et contact dermatitis, seborrhea, Cushing’s and Addison’s diseases, pemphigus and lupus dermatoses); nervous system diseases (meningitis et meningoencephalitis, encephalitis, Dexler disease, myelitis, eclampsia); many others diseases as: anemia, rheumatisms articulorum et musculorum, rachitis, ostomalacia, avitaminoses (A, D, E, K, B-complex, C, PP); real clinical patients from public and private farms; classroom simulations. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, chief complaint, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: practical exam on ill animal, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training in 7th and 8th semester.

EIGHTH SEMESTER

1. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS Course information: 8 / 9 semester; mandatory; lectures 60 h/practical training 70 h; credits 9 Course Coordinator: Prof. Мichni Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-613; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Мichni Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc, Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc; Ass. Prof. V. Petrov, PhD, Dr.Gosho Mihaylov, Dr.Georgi Zhelev, Dr. Plamen Marutsov, Dr.Koycho Koev Course goals: To provide students with information and skills related to the farm animals infectious diseases. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of economically significant infectious diseases affecting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. C ourse description: Includes major diseases such as Anthrax, Tuberculosis, Foot and mouth disease, Rabies, Aujeszky's disease, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Listeriosis, Pasteurellosis, Clostridial diseases, Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, etc. Specific diseases in cattle (BVD, IBR, Johne's Disease, BSE, Bovine leucosis, Blackleg, Neonatal calf diarrhea, Shipping fever - BRDC, etc.); sheep and goats (Sheep and goat pox, Enzootic abortion, Caseous lymphadenitis, Contagious agalactia, Campylobacteriosis, etc.); pigs (CSF, Atrophic rhinitis, APP, Mycoplasmosis, Swine Dysentery, Porcine proliferative ileitis, Porcine Parvovirus Infection, Streptococcosis, PCV II, etc.),poultry (Newcastle disease, Highly pathogenic avian influenza, infectious bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, mycoplasmosis, cholera, pox, Gumboro disease, etc.). Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: conduct targeted epidemiological investigation, perform a thorough physical examination, identify clinical signs, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the material for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and to implement appropriate preventive measures, to identify major zoonotic disease hazards. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. PARASITIC DISEASES Course information: 8 and 9 semester; mandatory; lectures 65 h/practical training 75 h; credits 9 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarsky, PhD, DSci; phone: +359 42 699 588; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarsky, PhD, DSci; Assoc. Prof. Andrey Ivanov, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Petyo Prelezov, PhD; assist. Prof. Zvezdelina Kirkova, PhD; assist. Prof. Petar Iliev. Course goals: Understanding the very important role which veterinarians play taking care about the health of pets, farm animals and horses, as well as protecting humans from parsitic zoonoses. Objectives of course: The course will provide knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, pathomorphological and histopathological findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most important parasitic diseases. Course description: Trematodoses, cestodoses, nematodoses and acanthocephaloses of farm animals, horses and pets. Coccidioses and vectorborn protozoal diseases of animals. Arachnids and insects as vectors and agents of diseases of animals and birds. The accent of the practical training is on the morphology, biological cycle and ecology of parasites, diagnostic methods including observation of macroscopic and microscopic preparations with parasites and clinical cases of diseases. The lectures accent mainly on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and control of diseases. Learning outcomes: After finishing the course the students should be able to ask and discuss with the owners their preliminary observations, to review the medical history, to perform a complete physical examination, to select diagnostic methods, to collect material needed for the diagnostic assays, to interpret the laboratory data and test results in order to choose the right therapeutic procedure and the appropriate formulation, dose and concentration of the medicines. They should be able as well, to follow the steps of the programs for prevention the humans and animals from parasitic diseases including zoonoses. Assessment methods: written two-part (practical and theoretical) examination covering the information included in lectures and practical training.

3. VETERINARY RADIOLOGY Course information: 8th semester; mandatory; lectures 20 h/practical training 20 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-666; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD; Prof. Nasko Vasilev, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Stanimir Yotov, PhD. Course goals: Acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of diagnostic imaging in small and large animals. Objectives of the course : The tuition provides knowledge on the physical background of X rays and utlrasound, and their application in diagnostic imaging of diseases in animals. Course description : Radiological diagnostics of diseases of the buccal cavity and the head; radiological and ultrasound diagnostics of diseases of the alimentrary tract; radiological diagnostics of respiratory diseases; radiological diagnostics of diseases of urinary and gential tracts; radiological diagnostics of bone and joint diseases. The course is taught during lectures and through consultation of clinical cases, and on images from the X-ray collection of the faculty. Learning outcomes: After the end of the course, students should be able to apply the main methods of radiological and ultrasound diagnostic imaging, to differentiate between health and pathology, to perform differential imaging diagnostics of diseases in large animals, dogs and cats. Assessment methods : Multiple-choice quiz on ultrasound diagnostics; practical and theoretical exam on radiology.

4. CLINICAL VETERINARY TOXICOLOGY Course information: 8-th semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h; practical training 30 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-699; e-mail: dnik @abv.bg Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in protecting the health of the domestic animals from intoxications. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, botanical data, toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, prevention, consideration of the most common intoxications of the all domestic animals (cattles, goats, sheeps, swines, poultry, cats and dogs). C ourse description: In this course students in 8-th semester will provide the knowledges in the field of the clinical veterinary toxicology (general and special part). General part: definitions, toxicant, toxin, toxicity, toxicosis, dose, lethal doses, toxicokinetics [absorbtion (inhalation, oral, dermal), distribution, metabolism (biotransformation), accumulation, excretion]; toxicodynamics, classes toxicants, diagnosis (history, sample collection and storage – feed, water, plant, blood, urine, hair, biopsy samples; postmortem samples; testing methods), treatment, antidotes. Special Part: mycotoxicosis (fusariotoxicosis, aspergillotoxicosis, stahybotryotoxicosis), plant toxicosis (alkaloids, glycosides, protein and amino acids, terpens, anticoagulants), feed-associated toxicant (ammoniated feed, gossypol, ionophores, nitrate, urea, sulfur), industrial products (ethylene glycol, fertilizers, gases, pesticides), metals and minerals (arsenic, copper, fluoride, iodine, iron, lead, mercury, selenium, sodium, zinc), clinical cases from private and public farms; classroom simulation. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper clinical signs, the chief complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical (general) and special methods of medical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the samples from the animals (blood, serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid, faeces) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right antidotes for treatment and follow- up protocol. Assessment methods: practical exam, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training – 8-th semester.

5. ANAESTHESIOLOGY AND CRITICAL CARE MEDICINE Course information: 8th semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 3 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Galina Simeonova, PhD Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Galina Simeonova, PhD Course goals: to provide students with skills to deal and manage emergency situations. Objectives of the course: acquiring knwoledge and skills related to the main anaesthesia techniques, selection of proper anaesthesia protocol with regard to minimising the risk for the patient, skills for reanimation and post oeprative control in critically ill animals Course description: Anaesthesia – definition, classification. General anaesthesia – main groups of anaesthetics, intravenous anaesthesia, animal species-specific features. Inhalation anaesthesia – features, minimum alveolar concentration, inhalation anaesthetics. Local anaestesia – drugs, techniques. Primary methods for pain control. Anaesthesia and reanimation of patients at risk (with trauma, liver, cardiovascular, respiratory, obstetric problems) of paediatric and geriatric patients. Cardiovascular emergencies – acute cardiac failure, cardiac arrhythmias, pericardial diseases, pulmonary thromboembolism, caval syndrome in dirofilariasis. Shock (cardiogenic, hypovolemic, neurogenic, septic) and sepsis (systemic inflammatory response syndrome, multiple organ dysfunction syndrome). Pulmonary emergencies – airway obstruction, pleural effusions, pneumothorax, pulmonary oedema, pulmonary contusion. Nervous system emergencies – traumatic brain injury, vertebral column injury, impaired consciousness, comma, seizures, sunstroke, heatstroke, hypothermia. Haematological (acute anaemias, haemorrhages, DIC syndrome) and oncological (paraneoplastic syndrome, complications from the neoplasm or treatment) emergencies. Learning outcomes: students should be able to perform preanaesthetic evaluation of the patient, assessment of the anaesthesiological risk, management of anaesthesia, diagnostics and treatment of several respiratory, cardiovascular and nervous emergencies Assessment methods: multiple-choice quiz consisting of 100 questions

6. OPERATIVE SURGERY Course information: 8th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 15 h; credits 4 Course Coordinator: Prof. Dinko Dinev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-664; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Dinko Dinev, PhD, DSc Course goals: Acquaintance with general principles and protocols of surgical operations Objectives of the course: Knowledge related to principles and aseptics and antiseptics, sutures, methods of bleeding control, incision and closure of soft tissues and bones, surgical protocols of commonest surgical interventions in domestic animals. Course description: The special part of the course descusses the main surgical interventions according to the system and the animal species (dogs, cats, ruminsnts, horses). The most important are: trepanation of frontal, maxillary and nasal cavities, operations of the thoracic and abdominal cavity (thoracotomy, laparotomy), castratation of male and female animals, hysterotomy, vesicotomy, some emergency interventions (tracheotomy, operative treatment of displaced abomasum, rumenotomy in ruminants), operations in joint luxations, cranial cruciate ligament rupture, patella luxation etc. Learning outcomes: Students are able to perform sterilisation of instruments, to suture soft tissues and intestines, to put bandages, to do indepedently important manipulations and operative interventions – injections, punctures, rib resection, castration of male and female pigs, have learnt the main skills for working in a team. Assessment methods: multiple-choice computer-assisted quiz; practical examination; final written examination.

7. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES - GENERAL PART Course information: 7th and 8th semesters; mandatory; lectures 45 h; practical training 60 h; credits 9. Course Coordinator: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-669; e-mail: dnik @abv.bg Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L. Tsokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of internal diseases of the all domestic animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the definition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of the internal non-infectious diseases common for the all domestic animals (cattle, goat, sheep, swine, poultry, cat and dog). C ourse description: In this course students going to provide the knowledge in the field of the gastroenterology (stomatitis, diseases of the esophagus, gastritis, enteritis, colitis, liver diseases, peritonitis); heart diseases (myocarditis, myocardosis, endocarditis, pericarditis); respiratory system diseases (rhinitis, sinusitis, laryngitis, bronchitis, pneumonia, pleuritis, emphysema, haemoptoe, bronchial asthma); urinary system diseases (nephritis, pyelonephritis, nephrosis, hydronephrosis, cystitis, urethritis, urolithiasis); dermatology (alopecia, eczema, urticaria, atopic et contact dermatitis, seborrhea, Cushing’s and Addison’s diseases, pemphigus and lupus dermatoses); nervous system diseases (meningitis et meningoencephalitis, encephalitis, Dexler disease, myelitis, eclampsia); many others diseases as: anemia, rheumatisms articulorum et musculorum, rachitis, ostomalacia, avitaminoses (A, D, E, K, B-complex, C, PP); real clinical patients from public and private farms; classroom simulations. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, chief complaint, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: practical exam on ill animal, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training in 7th and 8th semester.

8. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES MOBILE CLINIC Course information: 8-th et 9-th semester; practical training 12 h. Course Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Ivan Valchev, phone: 699-529; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof.P.Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L.Zokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD, Assist. Prof. Dian Kanakov PhD, Assist. Prof. Sasho Sabev, Assist. Prof. Ivan Valchev, Assist. Prof. Krasimir Stojanchev, Assist. Prof. Lazarin Lazarov, Assist. Prof. Anton Rusenov, PhD, Assist. Prof. Tsanko Hristov. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosting, treating and preventing the health to some internal non-infectious diseases in the farm conditions of the young farm animals (cattles, lambs, pigs, chickens). Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the clinical findings, diagnosis, therapy and prevention consideration of the most common internal non-infectious diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems young farm animals and prevention of traumatic diseases proventriculitis of the ruminants. C ourse description: In the course students will provide the knowledge in the diagnosis and methods of treatment of the diseases of the respiratory (rhinitis, laryngitis, laryngotraheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia) and digestive (gastroenteritis, enteritis, colitis, enterocolitis) systems and prevention of traumatic diseases proventriculitis cattle. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, chief complaint, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: no

NINTH SEMESTER

1. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS Course information: 8 / 9 semester; mandatory; lectures 60 h/practical training 70 h; credits 9 Course Coordinator: Prof. Мichni Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-613; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Мichni Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc, Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc; Ass. Prof. V. Petrov, PhD, Dr.Gosho Mihaylov, Dr.Georgi Zhelev, Dr. Plamen Marutsov, Dr.Koycho Koev Course goals: To provide students with information and skills related to the farm animals infectious diseases. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of economically significant infectious diseases affecting cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and poultry. C ourse description: Includes major diseases such as Anthrax, Tuberculosis, Foot and mouth disease, Rabies, Aujeszky's disease, Leptospirosis, Brucellosis, Listeriosis, Pasteurellosis, Clostridial diseases, Salmonellosis, Colibacillosis, etc. Specific diseases in cattle (BVD, IBR, Johne's Disease, BSE, Bovine leucosis, Blackleg, Neonatal calf diarrhea, Shipping fever - BRDC, etc.); sheep and goats (Sheep and goat pox, Enzootic abortion, Caseous lymphadenitis, Contagious agalactia, Campylobacteriosis, etc.); pigs (CSF, Atrophic rhinitis, APP, Mycoplasmosis, Swine Dysentery, Porcine proliferative ileitis, Porcine Parvovirus Infection, Streptococcosis, PCV II, etc.),poultry (Newcastle disease, Highly pathogenic avian influenza, infectious bronchitis, infectious laryngotracheitis, mycoplasmosis, cholera, pox, Gumboro disease, etc.). Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: conduct targeted epidemiological investigation, perform a thorough physical examination, identify clinical signs, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the material for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and to implement appropriate preventive measures, to identify major zoonotic disease hazards. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. PARASITIC DISEASES Course information: 8 and 9 semester; mandatory; lectures 65 h/practical training 75 h; credits 9 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarsky, PhD, DSci; phone: +359 42 699 588; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarsky, PhD, DSci; Assoc. Prof. Andrey Ivanov, PhD; Assoc. Prof. Petyo Prelezov, PhD; assist. Prof. Zvezdelina Kirkova, PhD; assist. Prof. Petar Iliev. Course goals: Understanding the very important role which veterinarians play taking care about the health of pets, farm animals and horses, as well as protecting humans from parsitic zoonoses. Objectives of course: The course will provide knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, pathomorphological and histopathological findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most important parasitic diseases. Course description: Trematodoses, cestodoses, nematodoses and acanthocephaloses of farm animals, horses and pets. Coccidioses and vectorborn protozoal diseases of animals. Arachnids and insects as vectors and agents of diseases of animals and birds. The accent of the practical training is on the morphology, biological cycle and ecology of parasites, diagnostic methods including observation of macroscopic and microscopic preparations with parasites and clinical cases of diseases. The lectures accent mainly on the epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs and control of diseases. Learning outcomes: After finishing the course the students should be able to ask and discuss with the owners their preliminary observations, to review the medical history, to perform a complete physical examination, to select diagnostic methods, to collect material needed for the diagnostic assays, to interpret the laboratory data and test results in order to choose the right therapeutic procedure and the appropriate formulation, dose and concentration of the medicines. They should be able as well, to follow the steps of the programs for prevention the humans and animals from parasitic diseases including zoonoses. Assessment methods: written two-part (practical and theoretical) examination covering the information included in lectures and practical training.

3. FOOD SAFETY Course information: 9-th and 10-th semester; mandatory; 30 h lectures and 45 h practical training; credits 7 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Vashin, PhD, DSc, phone: +35942699535; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: prof. Ivan Vashin, prof. Alexander Pavlov, Assoc. prof. V. Rusev, Assoc. prof. D. Dinkov, Assoc. prof. T. Stoyanchev, Assist. Prof. D. Stratev, Assist. Prof. R. Kyuchukova. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of safety and quality of raw materials and foodstuffs of animal origin throughout the food chain "from farm to the table' in Bulgaria and the European Union. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective veterinary meat inspection, authority control and laboratory analyses of raw materials and foodstuffs animal origin, in accordance with the safety criteria and regulations requirements during production, storage and sale. Course description: Bulgarian and European legislation framework. Meat processing hygiene and meat inspection of pigs, cattle, lamb and goat carcasses in the abattoir. Poultry processing and poultry slaughterhouse inspection. Sample collection from animal carcasses and official control procedures. Veterinary decisions and diagnosis of different zoonotic diseases. Food borne diseases caused by: Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Proteus, Campylobacter, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Yersinia enterocolitica; streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Cl. botulinum. Residues in food (veterinary drugs, pesticides, inhibitors, chemicals, radionuclides and other environmental contaminants and materials). Indicators of quality and safety or spoilage of meat, processed meat products, sausages, conserved or canned foods, eggs, poultry, fish, and other products and byproducts, honey. Official veterinary control of raw milk, pasteurized and “UHT” milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter, margarine, ice-cream. Safety criteria for products from raw milk. Milk transmitted foodborne diseases. Self-control systems and inspection or audit on GMP, GHP and HACCP in establishments producing food of animal origin. Risk assessment. Exercises in the training university laboratories equipped with appropriate equipment, laboratory utensils, and other necessary reagents. Each student conduct organoleptic and laboratory analysis of food sample of animal origin. Practical training in the slaughterhouses (pigs, sheep, cattle, poultry) and in the meat and dairy processing plant. Practical microbial exercises and detection of pathogens in foods. Indicators microorganisms, Total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae, coliforms, Most probable number (MPN) of bacteria. Practical examination of foodstuff for residues. Learning outcomes: Practical knowledge and skills which will allow the students to perform correct veterinary activities in the Food Safety Agency and the official governmental production control over the chain "from farm to fork". Evaluation of hygiene conditions in the processing line and issues related decisions regarding quality and safety of food products. Assessment methods: Written examination, teacher designed task, writing and discussion or questioning over selected practical theme.

4. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF SMALL ANIMALS Course information: 9-th semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h; practical training 15 h; credits 2. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD; phone: 699-525; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L. Zokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev,PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of internal diseases of small animals Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in definition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of the most common internal non-infectious diseases of the small animals (dogs and cats). C ourse description: In this course students will obtain the knowledge in the field of the diseases of the pharynx, tonsils, esophagus; gastroenterology (acute gastritis, bacterial gastritis, chronic nonspecific gastritis and hemorrhagic gastroenteritis, eosinophilic gastritis and heliobacterial, acute bacterial colitis and colitis, primary inflammation of the colon of unknown etiology); heart diseases (heart failure, chronic valvular failure, congenital heart disease and primary myocardial disease (dilated cardiomyopathy, hypertrophic cardiomyopathy, atrioventricular myopathy, restrictive cardiomyopathy, rhythm disorders, sinus tachycardia, sinus bradycardia, respiratory sinus arrhythmia); nervous system diseases (epilepsy, eclampsia in the dog.); diseases of the respiratory system (tracheal collapse, asthma, chronic bronchitis); diseases of the urinary system (general etiopathogenetic principles and clinical signs of renal impairment, glomerulonephritis, pyelonephritis, acute and chronic renal failure); endocrinology (diabetes, acute and chronic pancreatitis, hyperparathyroidism, hypoparathyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hypothyroidism); many others diseases as: congenital heart disease in cats, atopic dermatitis in cats, liver fibrosis in dogs, Avitaminosis PP in dogs, inflammation of the anal glands in dogs and eosinophilic myositis. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper clinical signs, isolate the major complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical (general) and special methods of medical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collect the samples from the animals (blood, serum, plasma, urine) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right antidote treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: theoretical exam, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training, during 9-th semester.

5. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF FARM ANIMALS Course information: 9-th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h; practical training 30 h; credits 4. Course Coordinator: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-669; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L. Zokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev,PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of internal diseases of the farm animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the difinition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of the most common internal non-infectious diseases of the farm animals (cattles, buffalos, goats, sheeps, swines, poultry). C ourse description: In this course students will provide the knowledges in the field of the gastroenterology (atonia ruminis, acidosis et alcalosis ruminis, obstipatio omasi, proventriculitis, Hoflund's disease, tympania acuta et chronica ruminis, dilatatio, obstipatio, torsio and dislocatio abomasi); heart diseases (pericarditis traumatica, enzootic heart pig and avian diseases) nervous system diseases (polyencephalomalatia, pigs diseases); many others diseases as: osteoarthrosis degenerativa, osteodisthrophia fibrossa, calcinosis enzootica, allotriophagia, canibalismus, avitaminosis (A, D, E, pellagra); parakeratosis swine, perosis avium, selenium deficiencies, ketosis, haematuria vesicalis bovum, haemglobinuria puerperalis, clinical cases from private and public farms; classroom simulation. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper clinical signs, the chief complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical (general) and special methods of medical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the samples from the animals (blood, serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right antidot treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: practical exam on ill animals, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training, during 9-th semester.

6. HYGIENE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MEAT AND MEAT PRODUCTS (HTMES) Course information: 5-th year, 9-th semester, mandatory, lectures 30 h, practical training 45 h, credits 5. Course coordinator: prof. Alexander Pavlov, DSc, e-mail: [email protected]. Instructors: prof. Alexander Pavlov, prof. Ivan Vashin, Assoc. prof. V. Rusev, Assoc. prof. D. Dinkov, Assoc. prof. T. Stoyanchev, Assist. Prof. D. Stratev, Assist. Prof. R. Kyuchukova. Course goals: Knowledge about modern technologies of meat production and hygienic practices in the enterprises. Objectives of the course: The course will provide detailed knowledge on chemistry and microbiology of meat, eggs, hydrobionts, bee honey and systems for risk assessment and self control in the meat processing plants. Course description: Lectures: Basics of meat production as human food and animals as sources of meat. Transportation of animals, animal welfare, pre-slaughter handling, technology of stunning and bleeding and processing of carcasses. Chemistry of meat and composition, morphology and nutritional value of meat from different animals. Post-mortem changes of meat, Meat microbiology, Chilling and freezing, Drying of meat, cured meat, pasteurized and sterilized products. Technology of meat products. Hygiene and technology of poultry and eggs. Hygiene and technology of hydrobionts, Hygiene and technology of bee honey. Systems for risk assessment and self control in the meat processing plants. Practical classes in meat processing plant and in the laboratories of the Department: Sensory analysis of processed meat products, microbiological analysis of processed meats, chemical examination of processed meats, quality assurance including GMP, GHP and HACCP systems. Learning outcomes: Students after passing the course will be able to interpret methods of consumer’s health prevention, evaluate conditions of hygiene and technology of production, law regulations of the veterinary supervision, describe and implies HACCP procedures and can cooperate with specialists of other professions for the protection of public health. Students should be able to perform examination of the products of animal origin (meat, eggs, fish, bee honey). Assesment methods: Written examination.

7. INTERNAL NON-INFECTIOUS DISEASES MOBILE CLINIC Course information: 8-th et 9-th semester; practical training 12 h. Course Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Ivan Valchev, phone: 699-529; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof.P.Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. L.Zokova, PhD, Ass. Prof. R. Binev, PhD, Assist. Prof. Dian Kanakov PhD, Assist. Prof. Sasho Sabev, Assist. Prof. Ivan Valchev, Assist. Prof. Krasimir Stojanchev, Assist. Prof. Lazarin Lazarov, Assist. Prof. Anton Rusenov, PhD, Assist. Prof. Tsanko Hristov. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosting, treating and preventing the health to some internal non-infectious diseases in the farm conditions of the young farm animals (cattles, lambs, pigs, chickens). Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the clinical findings, diagnosis, therapy and prevention consideration of the most common internal non-infectious diseases of the respiratory and digestive systems young farm animals and prevention of traumatic diseases proventriculitis of the ruminants. C ourse description: In the course students will provide the knowledge in the diagnosis and methods of treatment of the diseases of the respiratory (rhinitis, laryngitis, laryngotraheitis, bronchitis, pneumonia) and digestive (gastroenteritis, enteritis, colitis, enterocolitis) systems and prevention of traumatic diseases proventriculitis cattle. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, chief complaint, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: no

8. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY Course information: 9th and 10th semesters; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4. Course Coordinator: Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-666; e-mail: paskalev@uni- sz.bg Instructors : Prof. Dinko Dinev, PhD, DSc; Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc; Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; Assist. Prof. Tsvetan Chaprazov, PhD Course goals: Acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of small animal surgical pathology. Objectives of the course : The tuition provides knowledge on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of surgical diseases in dogs, cats and exotic pets. Course description : Surgical diseases of respiratory system, surgical diseases of alimentary system and abdomen, surgical diseases of genito-urinary system; traumatology and orthopedics; dentistry; ophthalmology. The course is taught during lectures and through consultation of clinical cases. Learning outcomes: After the end of the course, students should be able to apply all clinical and laboratory methods of examination, to pose a diagnose and to make differential diagnostcis of surgical diseases in dogs and cats, to apply conservative and surgical treatment methods. The course gives some practical skills for performing minor operations. Assessment methods : Written theoretical exam.

9. FARM ANIMAL SURGERY Course information: 9th semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 2 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc, 042-699-665, e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Ass. Prof. N. Goranov PhD, Assist. Prof. Ts. Chaprazov PhD Course goals: The course objective is providing students with theoretical background and related practical skills about the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of the most frequently encountered surgical pathologies in farm animal species. Course description: The course teaches the different approaches for operative treatment of diseases of the head, thorax, limbs, gastorintestinal and urinary systems. A special attention is paid on podiatric diosrders of even-toe animal species. Learning outcomes: The course, being an intergral part of the general surgical clinical therapy, contributes for forming specific professional skills in veterinary surgeons. Assessment methods: Preparation of patient’s record, abstract, multiple-choice quiz, theoretical exam.

TENTH SEMESTER

1. SMALL ANIMAL SURGERY Course information: 9th and 10th semesters; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4. Course Coordinator: Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-666; e-mail: paskalev@uni- sz.bg Instructors : Prof. Dinko Dinev, PhD, DSc; Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc; Prof. Mihail Paskalev, PhD, DSc; Assist. Prof. Tsvetan Chaprazov, PhD Course goals: Acquiring knowledge and skills in the field of small animal surgical pathology. Objectives of the course : The tuition provides knowledge on the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, treatment and prevention of surgical diseases in dogs, cats and exotic pets. Course description : Surgical diseases of respiratory system, surgical diseases of alimentary system and abdomen, surgical diseases of genito-urinary system; traumatology and orthopedics; dentistry; ophthalmology. The course is taught during lectures and through consultation of clinical cases. Learning outcomes: After the end of the course, students should be able to apply all clinical and laboratory methods of examination, to pose a diagnose and to make differential diagnostcis of surgical diseases in dogs and cats, to apply conservative and surgical treatment methods. The course gives some practical skills for performing minor operations. Assessment methods : Written theoretical exam. 2. EQUINE INTERNAL DISEASES Course information: 10-th semester; mandatory; lectures 10 h; practical training 10 h; credits 2. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD; phone: 699 525; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of internal diseases of horses. Objectives of the course: To provide knowledge to students about etiology, pathogenesis, clinical findings, diagnosis, therapy and prevention of the internal non-infectious diseases in horses. C ourse description: In the course students gain theoretical and practical knowledge in the field of gastroenterology (gastritis, enteritis, colics), cardiovascular diseases (endocarditis, heart insufficiency, valvular insufficiency), respiratory system diseases (pleuro-pneumonia, recurrent airway obstruction, exercise induced pulmonary hemorrhage); urinary system diseases (nephritis, pyelonephritis, kidney failure), endocrinology (Cushing’s disease), myopathy (rhabdomyolysis). Basics principles of endoscopy, ultrasonography and electrocardiography are also included in to educational program. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to: obtain knowledge of history of ailments, identify clinical signs correctly, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, interpret correctly the laboratory dates, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure. Assessment methods: written examination, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training.

3. FORENSIC VETERINARY MEDICINE AND PROFESSIONAL ETHICS Course information: 10 semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 0 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD; phone: 699-546; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding the circumstances for assigning forensic expertise and its importance for the court orders. Perception of the professional deontology of the veterinarian in the public and private sectors. Objectives of the course: This course provides knowledge of the different types and objects of the forensic veterinary expertise, as in the meanwhile, reveals the rights and obligations of the veterinarian in the role of expert or witness. Explains the duties of the veterinarian to the society, to the animals as patients, to the colleagues, to the public institutions and governing bodies. Course description: Grounds and legal basis for assigning a forensic veterinary expertise. Essence, object, aim, tasks and sense of the forensic veterinary expertise and its place among the veterinary science and practice. Types, forms and objects of the forensic veterinary expertise. Hidden blemishes of the animals, considered in the light of the Obligations and Contracts Act. Hidden defects of the farm animals and birds. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of death of the animals. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of obstetrical and gynaecological diseases. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of death in accidents. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of poisoning of the farm animals. Cases of some greater mistakes of the veterinary surgeon and his professional responsibility. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of reported violations of the prophylaxis and control of the infectious and parasitic diseases. Forensic veterinary expertise of foodstuffs and technical products of animal origin. Professional deontology of the veterinary surgeon Duties of the veterinary surgeon according to the Labour Code. Forensic veterinary expertise in case of diseases and death due to incorrect breeding, feeding and exploitation of the animals. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to: prepare and draw up a forensic veterinary expertise, based on real-life cases, concerning accidents in the animal husbandry, business with foodstuffs of animal origin and forages and veterinary products, protection of animal health and public health. Assessment methods: written exam, covering the knowledge gained in the lecture course.

4. VETERINARY LEGISLATION, STATE VETERINARY MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH Course information: 10 semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 30 h; credits 4. Course Coordinator: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD; phone: 699-546; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD ; Dr. Gergana Nikolova ; Dr. Laska Kostadinova. Course goals: Building the professional portfolio of a veterinarian. Giving the students understanding about the main legislative and management principles of all aspects of the veterinary activities and thus helping their successful professional career start as an officer within the State Veterinary Office, as a health manager in the animal husbandry sphere and public health protection. Objectives of the course: This course provides knowledge of the organization of the all various aspects of the veterinary activities at national level, regarding the requirements and criteria of the World Animal Health Organisation (OIE), European Union regulations in the veterinary field and the correspondent Bulgarian legislative basis. Course description: Legislative basis and management principles of: Legal regulations of the veterinary activities in Bulgaria. Structure and functions of the Bulgarian Food Safety Agency. Border veterinary control – objects to be controlled, documentation. Veterinary products – licenses, use, trade and control. Management of the prophylaxis and control of the infectious and parasitic diseases. Conditions and procedures for delegating the execution of the measures in the State Prophylactic Programme. Management of the prophylaxis and control of non-infectious diseases – herd health diagnostics. Conditions and procedures for executing the profession in a veterinary practice. Control of the status of the reproductive processes in animal husbandry. Systems for animal identification. Veterinary reports and statistics. National and European information systems. Financing of the veterinary activities. Effects and economic effectiveness. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to: apply the principles of planning, making prognoses, modeling, marketing, advertising and organizing the veterinary activities in the public and private sectors Assessment methods: oral exam, concerning the material studied in the seminar lessons and practical training; written exam, covering the knowledge gained in the lecture course.

5. HYGIENE AND TECHNOLOGY OF MILK AND MILK PRODUCTS Course information: 10-th semester; mandatory; lectures 30 h/practical training 45 h; credits 5 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Vashin, PhD, DSc, phone: +35942699535; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: prof. Ivan Vashin, prof. Alexander Pavlov, Assoc. prof. V. Rusev, Assoc. prof. D. Dinkov, Assoc. prof. T. Stoyanchev, Assist. Prof. D. Stratev, Assist. Prof. R. Kyuchukova. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in control of milk and milk products. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the milk hygiene, milk technology and technology of milk products. Course description: Lectures: Milk: Introduction, History, Composition, Production and consumption, and trends; Milk Production and Biosynthesis; Dairy Chemistry and Physics; Milk microbiology; General and specific technology of milk and milk products; Milk and dairy packaging; Hygiene and good manufacturing practice in milk processing. Practical training in milk enterprises: Milk processing establishments. Milk reception and standardization. Collect the milk and milk product samples for laboratory assay. Technology of fluid milk products. Technology of fermented milk products. Technology of milk fat products. Technology of dehydrated dairy products. Technology of cheese and ice cream. Practical training in laboratory: Laboratory methods for raw milk and milk products quality evaluation. Interpretation of laboratory data. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: collect the milk and milk products for laboratory diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data. Know the hygiene and technology of milk and milk products in milk enterprises. Assessment methods: Written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

6. FOOD SAFETY Course information: 9-th and 10-th semester; mandatory; 30 h lectures and 45 h practical training; credits 7 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Vashin, PhD, DSc, phone: +35942699535; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: prof. Ivan Vashin, prof. Alexander Pavlov, Assoc. prof. V. Rusev, Assoc. prof. D. Dinkov, Assoc. prof. T. Stoyanchev, Assist. Prof. D. Stratev, Assist. Prof. R. Kyuchukova. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of safety and quality of raw materials and foodstuffs of animal origin throughout the food chain "from farm to the table' in Bulgaria and the European Union. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for effective veterinary meat inspection, authority control and laboratory analyses of raw materials and foodstuffs animal origin, in accordance with the safety criteria and regulations requirements during production, storage and sale. Course description: Bulgarian and European legislation framework. Meat processing hygiene and meat inspection of pigs, cattle, lamb and goat carcasses in the abattoir. Poultry processing and poultry slaughterhouse inspection. Sample collection from animal carcasses and official control procedures. Veterinary decisions and diagnosis of different zoonotic diseases. Food borne diseases caused by: Salmonella, Listeria monocytogenes, Escherichia coli, Proteus, Campylobacter, Bacillus cereus, Clostridium perfringens, Yersinia enterocolitica; streptococcus, Staphylococcus aureus, Cl. botulinum. Residues in food (veterinary drugs, pesticides, inhibitors, chemicals, radionuclides and other environmental contaminants and materials). Indicators of quality and safety or spoilage of meat, processed meat products, sausages, conserved or canned foods, eggs, poultry, fish, and other products and byproducts, honey. Official veterinary control of raw milk, pasteurized and “UHT” milk, cheese, yoghurt, butter, margarine, ice-cream. Safety criteria for products from raw milk. Milk transmitted foodborne diseases. Self-control systems and inspection or audit on GMP, GHP and HACCP in establishments producing food of animal origin. Risk assessment. Exercises in the training university laboratories equipped with appropriate equipment, laboratory utensils, and other necessary reagents. Each student conduct organoleptic and laboratory analysis of food sample of animal origin. Practical training in the slaughterhouses (pigs, sheep, cattle, poultry) and in the meat and dairy processing plant. Practical microbial exercises and detection of pathogens in foods. Indicators microorganisms, Total bacterial count, Enterobacteriaceae, coliforms, Most probable number (MPN) of bacteria. Practical examination of foodstuff for residues. Learning outcomes: Practical knowledge and skills which will allow the students to perform correct veterinary activities in the Food Safety Agency and the official governmental production control over the chain "from farm to fork". Evaluation of hygiene conditions in the processing line and issues related decisions regarding quality and safety of food products. Assessment methods: Written examination, teacher designed task, writing and discussion or questioning over selected practical theme.

7. INFECTIOUS DISEASES OF THE DOG, CAT AND HORSE Course information: 10 semester; mandatory; lectures 10 h/practical training 10 h; credits 3 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-616; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc; Ass. Prof. V. Petrov, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in protecting the health of dogs, cats, and horses. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most common infectious diseases. Course description: dogs (distemper, parvovirosis, coronavirosis, hepatitis, kennel cough, ehrlichiosis, anaplasmosis, lyme disease); cats (FeLV, FIV, FIP, panleukopenia, rhinotracheitis, calicivirоsis); principles of canine and feline vaccinology, clinical cases; horses (glanders, strangles, rhinopneumonitis, influenza, infectious anemia, viral arteritis, rhodococcus infection, contagious metritis), classroom simulation, clinical cases. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper signal, the chief complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the material for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and follow-up protocol. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

8. HERDS DIAGNOSTICS Course information: 10-th semester; mandatory; lectures 10 h; practical training 10 h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Asoc. Prof. Rumen Binev,PhD; phone: 699-530; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Asoc. Prof. Rumen Binev, PhD; Prof. I. Borisov, PhD, DSc; Prof. D. Girginov, PhD, DSc; Prof. N. Vasilev, PhD, Asoc. Prof. A. ivanov, PhD, Asoc. Prof. K. Uzunova, PhD. Asoc. Prof. V. Petrov. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing, treating and prophylaxis of diseases of the farm animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the definition, etiology, methods of diagnostics, therapy and prevention of the most common diseases (internal non- infectious, infectious, parasitic, surgical and gynecological) of the farm animals (cattles, buffalos, goats, sheeps, swines, poultry). C ourse description: In this course students will provide the knowledges in the field of Infectious diseases (prevalence, adequate prevention and adequate measures to prevent and limit); Animal Nutrition (optimum nutrition as an important factor in maintaining the health of the herd); Hygiene, ethology and animal protection (hygiene technology and well-being of farm animals). Control and management of the herd reproduction and health of the mammary gland and milk quality. Herd diagnosis of diseases of the limbs and hooves. Herd diagnosis of internal non- communicable diseases and intoxications in highly productive animals. Diagnosis, control and prevention of parasitic diseases on farms. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: obtain history of the diseases, identify clinical signs correctly, perform thoroughly physical (general) and special diagnostic methods of examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the biological samples from the sick animals (blood serum, plasma, urine, rumen and stomach fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right treatment and optimum prevention. Assessment methods written test exam covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training – 10-th semester.

9. EQUINE SURGERY Course information: 10th semester; mandatory; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 1.5 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Galina Simeonova, PhD Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Galina Simeonova, PhD; Assist. Prof. Svetozar Krastev Course goals: acquaintance of students with newest methods and protocols for diagnostics and therapy of traumatism and other specific surgical diseases in horses Objectives of the course: to prepare students for their future professional activities in the field of equine surgical pathology, allowing them to perform minor surgical interventions, to prepare horses for sport activities. Course description: Prophylaxis of traumas in horses. Methods for determination and control of physical condition in horses. Doping control in sporting horses. Diseases of the toe and the hoof in horses (podiatry). Normal hoof positions, normal shoeing, orthopaedic shoeing. Analgesia of the toe and operations of hoof wall. Principles of equine anaesthesiology, critical care and fluid therapy. Diseases of tendons, tendon sheaths, bursae and joints in horses. Abdominal and urogenital surgery in horses – etiology and operative techniques. Learning outcomes: to provide methodological background for examination of horses and diagnostics of surgical diseases, to provide skills needed for conservative treatment and for performing some minor surgeries. Assessment methods: Current control grade. Final written examination.

ELECTIVE SUBJECTS

FIRST SEMESTER

1. HISTORY OF VETERINARY MEDICINE Course information: 1 semester; elective; lectures 15 h/practical training 0 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD; phone: 699-546; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding the origination and development of the veterinary knowledge. Objectives of the course: This course describes the different stages of progress of veterinary knowledge according to the historical development of human civilization till nowadays. Course description: First steps in the field of veterinary science and practice. Veterinary medicine in the slave-owning order. Veterinary medicine at the time of Romans. Veterinary medicine during the feudalism. Veterinary medicine during the capitalism period. Veterinary medicine in the early capitalism stage. International veterinary co-operation. Veterinary knowledge of the people, who inhabited the Bulgarian land until its conquest by the Turks. Stock-breeding and veterinary medicine in Bulgaria during the Turkish reign. Development of the veterinary legislation in Bulgaria. Public veterinary medicine in Bulgaria. Veterinary medicine to the end of World War II. Veterinary medicine in Bulgaria after World War II. Veterinary medicine in nowadays. Veterinary medicine in Bulgaria after the Liberation from the Turkish reign. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to describe the different stages of development of the veterinary medicine in the ancient world and nowadays. Assessment methods: written exam, covering the knowledge gained in the lecture course.

2. INFORMATICS Course information: 1 semester; optional; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Lina Yordanova, PhD; phone: 699-442; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Lina Yordanova, PhD; Assistant Prof. Petja Veleva, eng., PhD Course goals: Implementation of of modern Information and Communication Technologies during the education and veterinary practices. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the ICT – basic and Internet based. Course description: Operating systems, Word processing, Electronic processors, Internet – searching tools, virtual libraries, e-catalogs, citing. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: operate with files and folders, edit formatted and structural documents, process data tables with formulas, search and find information in Internet and cite it in documents. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

SECOND SEMESTER

1. TECHNICS OF PREPARATION OF THE ANIMALS Course information: 2 semesters; eligible; lectures 5h/practical training 10h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Prof. Dr Angel Vodenicharov, PhD, Dsc; phone ++ 359 42 699-645; Fax: ++ 359 42 699 646; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Angel Vodenicharov, Ass. Prof. Genadi Kostadinov, Ass. Prof. Ivaylo Stefanov, PhD, Ass. Prof. Nikolai Tsandev, Ass. Prof. Hristo Hristov, Ass. Prof. Dimitar Kostov. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the various techniques and methods for preparation of permanent anatomical specimens as well as an acquiring of abilities for work with biological objects and the respective instruments. Course description: Introduction of the methods for preparation of permanent specimens of bones, joints, soft tissues, cavity’s organs. Presentation of some methods for filling of blood vessels and cavities, for conservation of biological subjects and preparation of corrosion specimens, as well. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: experience in the preparation of anatomical specimens and biological objects, working with specific medical instrument which will be necessary in next courses and future practical training. Assessment methods: written exam at the end of course.

2. ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF ANIMAL EXPERIMENTS Course information: 2-nd semester; optional; lectures 3 h / practical training 12 h; credits 1 Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Gundasheva PhD; phone 042 699 580; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Dimitrina Gundasheva PhD; chief assistant professor Petko Dzhelebov Course goals: acquiring practical skills in handling and procedures with lab animals. The course will also provide knowledge for the humane treatment of experimental animals. Objectives of the course: Basic knowledge on the biology of different lab animal species; techniques for the restraint of laboratory animals; blood sampling and other biological materials; administration of drugs in lab animals; analgesia and anesthesia; methods of euthanasia of laboratory animals. Course description: Laws and regulations controlling the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes; introduction in the organization, planning and management of experiments; assessment of animal welfare and ethical aspects of experiments; biomethodology of different animal species (frogs, mice, rats, hamsters, guinea pigs, rabbits, birds, dogs); alternative methods. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to handle laboratory animals – restraint, administration of drugs, blood sampling and other procedures. Students also acquire knowledge in the laws and regulations concerning the use of animals for scientific and educational purposes, and develop a sense of responsibility for the welfare of experimental animals and their humane treatment. Assessment methods: written test covering the information obtained during the lecture course and practical training.

THIRD SEMESTER

1. FORAGE PRODUCTION Course information: third semester: elective; lectures- 15 h; credits -1.0 Course Coordinator: Prof. DSc. Dimitar Pavlov, Phone 359 42 699 494; E mail: dpavlov@uni sz.bg Course goals : The aim of the course is to acquaint the students with the main groups of forage plants and the main technologies for soil preparation and plant cultivation. Objectives of the course: The course will develop in students knowledge concerning to the morphological, physiological, ecological characteristics of the cultivated forage plants and their requirements to the factors and technologies for cultivation and utilization of the produced biomass. C ourse description: All forage plants cultivated in moderate climate area are the object of learning. They are divided in 7 groups: 1. Annual cereal plants; 2. Perennial cereals; 3.Annual legumes; 4.Perennial legumes; 5. Root, tuber and succulent plants; 6.Annual mixtures: 7. Meadows and pastures. Students will educate specific morphological, physiological characteristics and ecological requirements, varieties of cultivated forage plants, appropriate technology of cultivation, harvesting and storage of the produced grain and total plant biomass. Technologies for conservation (silage, haylage and hay) of the biomass will be educated. Chemical composition and nutritive value of the grain and total plant biomass is discussed. Systems for improvement and utilization of natural and artificial meadows and pastures and animal behavior during grazing will be discussed. Learning outcomes: The knowledge obtained in Forage production will help students to cultivate appropriate forage plants for the specific soil and climate conditions, applying the most effective technology of cropping and storage of the biomass. The knowledge concerning to the chemical composition and nutritive value of the forage plants will help students to combine forage plants with high nutritive value in developing of high effective rations for nutrition and healing of the animals. Assessment methods: written examination on the lecture materials.

2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH Course information: seminars and tutoring, 3rd and 4th semesters, 30 weeks in all, 2 hours per week, 2 credits. Prerequisites: English aptitude of B2 and above. Course Coordinator : Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; emails: [email protected], [email protected] Instructors: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; emails: [email protected], [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the English language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in English. Objectives of the course: Students acquire advanced skills in reading and writing scientific texts in English. They apply specialized vocabulary to their oral and written communication. Course description: 1st semester: Week 1: Introduction, Week 2: Latin and Greek Roots, Week 3: Animal Husbandry, Week 4: Dogs and Cats, Week 5: Horse Breeding, Week 6: Pig Breeding, Week 7: Sheep breeding, Week 8: Cattle Breeding, Week 9: Reptiles, Week 10: Psittacines, Week 11: Laboratory Animals, Week 12: Fish and Aquaculture, Week 13: Animal Behaviour, Weeks 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects 2nd semester: Week 1: General Terminology in Anatomy, Week 2: Digestive System, Week 3: Urinary System, Week 4: Cardiovascular System, Week 5: Respiratory System, Week 6: Integumentary System, Week 7: Endocrine System, Week 8: Reproductive System, Week 9: Nervous System, Week 10: Senses (vision, hearing, equilibrium), Week 11: Immune and Lymphatic System, Week 12: Examination, Testing, Week 13: Pharmacology and Surgery, Week 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects. Learning outcomes: Instruction takes place in small groups, both in seminars and as tutoring. Independent e-learning and daily communication with instructors guarantees thorough comprehension and acquisition of important reading and writing skills. Students are assigned a project for individual or group work. Each student is treated equally with a focus on learning, motivation, curiosity, independent work and academic performance. Assessment methods: Class performance, individual work, effort and motivation are observed and assessed in addition to mandatory vocabulary quizzes, writing projects, final test and Power Point presentations on selected topics.

FOURTH SEMESTER

1. IMAGE ANATOMY Course information: 4 semester; mandatory; lectures 5 h/practical training 10 h; credits 1. Course coordinator: Associated Prof. Rosen Dimitrov, PhD; phone: +35942699653; e-mail: [email protected]. Instructors: Associated Prof. Rosen Dimitrov, PhD, Assistant Prof. Kamelia Stamatova- Yovcheva, Assistant Prof. Penka Yonkova, Assistant Prof. Dimitar Kostov. Course goals: Application of the alive non-invasive imaging methods for visualization, study and interpretation of anatomical structures. Objective of the course: Imaging anatomical methods, as ultrasonography (US), computed tomography (СТ) and magnetic-resonance imaging (MRI) result to images result in the form of topographic anatomical slices in different planes in selected areas. Thus US, CT and MRI are suitable for visualization of body areas and are useful in obtaining imaging anatomical information for a particular organ as well as for its topographic features and relationships. C ourse description: Imaging anatomical visualization of the normal anatomical objects in the region of the head, neck, thoracic cavity, abdominal cavity, pelvis, thoracic and pelvic limbs. Annotation: Presentation of documentary images of the structures visualized in the following areas: head and neck (bone base, brain, large blood vessels, eye, inner ear, oral and nasal cavities, sinuses, thyroid gland and vascular structures in the jugular groove); thoracic cavity (bone base, lung, heart, mediastinum and large blood vessels), abdominal cavity (bone base, liver, stomach, spleen, small and large intestines, pancreas, kidney and large blood vessels); pelvis (bone base, urinary bladder, rectum, male and female urethra, uterus, ovaries, mammary gland, spermatic cord, male accessory sex glands, and large blood vessels); limbs’ areas (bone base, joint connections, muscles, tendons and blood vessels) obtained by ultrasonography, conventional radiography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance. Axial and helical computed tomography are methods, which permit obtaining of images of normal tissues and organs, that are subjects to imaging anatomical interpretation. Ultrasound (ultrasonography) enters more extensively in imaging anatomical research and as a result the opportunities for morphological evaluation of the normal structures are expanded. Magnetic resonance imaging study presents a detailed anatomical picture of the biologic structures that allows imaging anatomical research of the studied organs in details. Obtained anatomical images are more comprehensive, which contributes to a more accurate interpretation of the soft tissue morphological findings. Endoscopy is a method of imaging study that is carried out in inspection of different hollow organs. Learning outcomes: After training in imaging anatomy, the students will acquire the following knowledge and skills: they will gain knowledge about imaging anatomical features of organs. In the imaging interpretation of the normal findings, the knowledge for conventional anatomical features of the studied structures will be used and improved. The obtained theoretical and visual knowledge can be used as morphological base in training of the discipline diagnostic imaging. Assessment methods: multimedia presentation of the images obtained in different imaging anatomical methods and their theoretical seminar and morphological discussion. 2. FOREIGN LANGUAGE

ENGLISH Course information: seminars and tutoring, 3rd and 4th semesters, 30 weeks in all, 2 hours per week, 2 credits. Prerequisites: English aptitude of B2 and above. Course Coordinator : Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; emails: [email protected], [email protected] Instructors: Senior Lecturer Lilia Christova, MA in English Philology , Zhenya Gundasheva, MA in Translation Studies; emails: [email protected], [email protected] Course goals: To have a working knowledge of the English language for reading and understanding specialized literature of veterinary medicine in English. Objectives of the course: Students acquire advanced skills in reading and writing scientific texts in English. They apply specialized vocabulary to their oral and written communication. Course description: 1st semester: Week 1: Introduction, Week 2: Latin and Greek Roots, Week 3: Animal Husbandry, Week 4: Dogs and Cats, Week 5: Horse Breeding, Week 6: Pig Breeding, Week 7: Sheep breeding, Week 8: Cattle Breeding, Week 9: Reptiles, Week 10: Psittacines, Week 11: Laboratory Animals, Week 12: Fish and Aquaculture, Week 13: Animal Behaviour, Weeks 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects 2nd semester: Week 1: General Terminology in Anatomy, Week 2: Digestive System, Week 3: Urinary System, Week 4: Cardiovascular System, Week 5: Respiratory System, Week 6: Integumentary System, Week 7: Endocrine System, Week 8: Reproductive System, Week 9: Nervous System, Week 10: Senses (vision, hearing, equilibrium), Week 11: Immune and Lymphatic System, Week 12: Examination, Testing, Week 13: Pharmacology and Surgery, Week 14 and 15: Presentation of Students’ Projects. Learning outcomes: Instruction takes place in small groups, both in seminars and as tutoring. Independent e-learning and daily communication with instructors guarantees thorough comprehension and acquisition of important reading and writing skills. Students are assigned a project for individual or group work. Each student is treated equally with a focus on learning, motivation, curiosity, independent work and academic performance. Assessment methods: Class performance, individual work, effort and motivation are observed and assessed in addition to mandatory vocabulary quizzes, writing projects, final test and Power Point presentations on selected topics.

FIFTH SEMESTER

1. CYNOLOGY Course information: 5th semester; elective; lectures and seminars 15 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD; phone: 699-525; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. V. Semerdjiev, PhD. Course goals: Acquiring knowledge on dogs, related to the keeping, nutrition training, breeding, accessories and possessions. Introduction to the major breed groups of dogs acknowledged be the International Cynologic Federation. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in main dog’s breeds, the origin, and the biological features, classification of the breeds, main characteristics and productivity. The students are going to learn about breeding, feeding and care of different breeds of dogs. C ourse description: In this course students are going to obtain the knowledge in the field of origin of the breeds, domestication history and ancient dog breeds, ontogenetic, genetic and inherited diseases, evaluation system, special care for dogs, age specifics, hygiene and cosmetics. Detailed characteristics of most popular breeds of dogs, knowledge on breeding, feeding of different age groups, social behavior, intelligence, training etc. In the lectures are included presentations and films. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to know well biological characteristics of different breeds of dogs, feeding, breeding, communication and training of dogs. The course gives students knowledge on documentation and role of the veterinarian in organization of pure breed exhibitions. Assessment methods: exam covering the information, obtained during the lectures and seminars in 5th semester.

2. ENDOCRINOLOGY Course information: 5 semester; eligible; lectures 15 h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Penchev Georgiev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-629; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Ivan Penchev Georgiev, PhD, Dsc Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the role of endocrine diseases in animal pathology, especially in dog and cat. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the specific knowledge on various endocrine disorders, their diagnostic and treatment Course description: hypothyroidism, hyperthyroidism, hyperadrenocorticism (Cushing’s syndrome), hyporadrenocorticism (Adison diseases), diabetes mellitus type 1 and type 2, diabetes insipidus Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to know the pathogenetic mechanisms of endocrine diseases in dogs and cats, the methods for their diagnostic and treatment Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures

SIXTH SEMESTER

1. VETERINARY PHYSICAL THERAPY Course information: 6th semester; elective; lectures 8 h/practical training 8 h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc, 042-699-665, e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Ass. Prof. N. Goranov PhD Course goals: The course aims providing students with theoretical and practical background about the nature of physical factors, the mechanisms of their physiological and biological action, indications and contraindications for their application. Course description: The course consists fo two parts: general and special. The general part studies the nature, physiological and therapeutic effects of physical factors such as sun and water, as well as principles of electroptherapy, light therapy, ultrasound therapy, inhalation therapy etc. The special part deals with the clinical application of physical factors for prevention and treatment of specific surgical and internal non-infectious diseases. Learning outcomes: The students are able to perform physiotherapeutic procedures on farm animals, pets and horses. Assessment methods: performance of physiotherapeutic procedures on patients. Multiple-choice quiz. Theoretical exam.

2. BIOLOGY AND DISEASES OF BEES AND SILKWORMS Course information: 6 semester; elective; lectures 15 h/practical training 15 h; credits 2 Course Coordinator: assoc. prof. Parvan Parvanov, PhD, phone: 35942699601; email: [email protected] Instructors: assoc. prof. Parvan Parvanov PhD; assist. prof. N. Rusenova Course goals: Knowledge of biology, prevention and control of diseases of bees, brood and silkworm. Objectives of the course: Students are introduced to the composition of bee family, life of bees throughout the year and care for bees during different seasons, discussion of the biology and technology of silkworm rearing, obtain basic knowledge about bee products /honey, beeswax, bee pollen, bee venom, propolis/ and technologies for their production, pollinator work of bees, as well as information for the production of cocoons and silk, studied enemies and pests of bees and silkworms, prevention and their control, discussion of various disorders in the life of bees and bee colonies and silkworms, advanced study the causes and development of non-infectious and infectious diseases in bees and brood, their clinical manifestation, diagnosis and methods for prevention and control, regulations in this area in order to improve the product quality and economic efficiency of breeding these insects. C ourse description: Lectures-history and importance of beekeeping, biology of bees and bee family, development of bees; diseases, enemies and pests of bees; diseases of silkworms. Practical training-anatomy and physiology of the honeybee; present dwelling of bees and beekeeping equipment, technology of yield of bee products; examination of bee family and care for bees throughout the year; diseases in bee brood-laboratory diagnosis, control and prevention; diseases in adult bees-laboratory diagnosis, control and prevention; enemies and pests of bees; biology and morphology of mulberry silkworm and technologies for their rearing. Learning outcomes: Students after completing the course will acquire skills how to perform examination of bee colonies, control and treatment of diseases of these insects. Assessment methods: Theory exam is carried out in writing.

3. PRINCIPLES OF CLINICAL BIOCHEMISTRY Course information: 6th semester, eligible, lectures 7 h, practical training 8 h, credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Teodora Mircheva - PhD, DSc. Instructors: Dr. Dimitrinka Zapryanova - PhD. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of all the processes in which based the health and the diseases. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the pathological biochemistry. C ourse description: the principals of pathological biochemistry, fluid, electrolytic and acid-base balance, biochemical assessment to investigate and monitor suspected renal disease, disease of the liver, gastrointestinal tract, muscle, lipid and energy metabolism and protein metabolism; the liver: function, damage, cholestasis and failure, pathological biochemistry of endocrine disease and analytical biochemistry in reproduction. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify the basic principals of biochemical assessment to investigate and monitor suspected disease of renal system, liver. Assessment methods: multiple-choice, written two questions, covering all the material.

SEVENTH SEMESTER

1. BIOLOGY AND DISEASES OF HYDROBIONTS Course information: 7th semester; elective; lectures 15 h, practical training 15 h; credits 2 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Valentin Rusev, PhD; phone: 042/699-538; Instructors : Assoc. Prof. Valentin Rusev, PhD; Assist. Prof. Deyan Stratev Course goals: To provide knowledge of the most common diseases of hydrobionts, their diagnosis, prevention and treatment, as well as methods of water and fish collecting for laboratory examination. Objectives of the course: viral, bacterial, fungal, parasitic, non-infectious diseases and poisoning mainly on economic and ornamental fish Course description: The course has topics regarding the most common diseases of fish, molluscs and crustaceans. It will provide knowledge about prevention and treatment of pathogenic conditions according to European legislation. Learning outcomes: The knowledge acquired in the course will allow students to make effective diagnosis, prevention and treatment of diseases primarily in the farms for breeding and rearing of hydrobionts. Assessment methods: test

2. VETERINARY ONCOLOGY Course information: 7th semester; elective discipline; lectures 13 h/practical training 2 h; credits: 1 Course Coordinator: Radostin Simeonov, DVM, PhD; phone: 042 699 565; e-mail: [email protected] Course goals: In the course of veterinary oncology are considered the most common neoplastic diseases in cats and dogs. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the basic knowledge about cancerogenesis, occurrence, diagnosis and various methods of therapy in most common neoplastic diseases in small animals. Course description: The veterinary oncology is entirely clinical discipline. The course material is divided in general and special part. In general part the questions about cancerogenesis, tumour biology and pathology are considered. There is also pay special attention of tumour neoplastic factors and paraneoplastic syndromes. In the special part are consider briefly localization, finding, biological behaviour and prognosis in various types neoplastic diseases. In the same time a differential diagnosis with similar pathological processes are made. Learning outcomes: 1. The students will know how to collect tissue material (cytology and histology) for detailed morphological examination of neoplastic formations. 2. The students will know the basic biological mechanisms of carcinogenesis. 3. The students will know the common diagnostic procedures in patients with oncological diseases. 4. The students will know the main principles of treatment of tumours in small animals. Assessment methods: written examination covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical classes.

3. DERMATOLOGY Course information: 7-th semester; elective; lectures 11 h;practical training 4 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-699; e-mail: dnik @abv.bg Instructors: Prof. Yordan Nikolov, PhD, DSc; Prof. V. Koinarski, PhD, DSc; Prof. I. Borisov, PhD, DSc; Prof. I. Dinev, PhD, DSc; Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Prof. N. Vasilev, PhD; Asoc. Prof. R. Mutafchieva, PhD; Ass. G. Michailov. Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of the skin diseases of the domestic animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, prevention, consideration of the most common skin diseases on the domestic animals. C ourse description: In this course students in 7-th semester will provide the knowledges in the field of the clinical veterinary dermatology (general and special part). General part: structure of the skin, approach to the case, examination of the animal (physical, dermatological), diagnostic test, diagnosis (history, sample collection and storage –blood, urine, hair, biopsy samples; postmortem samples), treatment, prevention. Special Part: bacterial skin diseases (pyoderma); deep bacterial infections; fungal skin diseases; viral, rickettsia and protozoal diseases; parasitic skin diseases; endocrine, immunological skin diseases; nutritional, congenital, miscellaneous skin diseases; neoplastic and non-neoplastic tumors. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper clinical signs, the chief complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical (general) and special methods of medical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the samples from the animals (blood, serum, plasma, urine, hair, skin) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right methods for treatment. Assessment methods: written exam, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training – 7-th semester.

EIGHTH SEMESTER

1. TROPICAL DISEASES Course information: 8 semester; elective; lectures 15 h; credits 2 Course Coordinators and Instructors: Prof. Ventsislav Koinarski, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-587; e- mail: [email protected] Prof. Ilia Tsachev, PhD, DSc; phone: 699-616; e-mail: [email protected] Course goals: The goals are to generate, distribute and apply scientific knowledge on tropical diseases in livestock for the improvement of human health and well-being in developing and non-developing countries. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, epidemiology, pathogenesis, clinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, therapy, prevention and public health consideration of the most common tropical infectious and parasitic diseases. Course description : Cattle plague, Pest of Small Ruminants, Lumpy-Skin Disease, Contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, Rift Valley Fever, African Horse Sickness, West Nile, Leishmaniosis, Trypanosomosis, Theileriosis and etc. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to appreciate the solutions of tropical livestock on individual, herd & regional basis Assessment methods: written test covering the information obtained during the lectures

2. VETERINARY DENTISTRY Course information: 8th semester; elective; lectures 8 h/practical training 8 h; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Prof. Ivan Borissov, PhD, DSc, 042-699-665, e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Assist. Prof Ts. Chaprazov PhD; Assist. Prof. R. Roydev Course goals: The course aims to acquaint students with most important dental disorders and diseases in pets and main principles of their prevention and therapy. Course description: The students are taught the theroretical background of the etiology, pathogenesis, clinical signs, prevention and therapy of teeth diseases in pets. During the practical sessions they learn how to examine patients with dental problems, participate in the diagnostics, medication, operative and orthodontic treatment of patients with dental disorders. Learning outcomes: Students are prepared for their future practice in small animal clinics in the field of veterinary dentistry and oral surgery. Assessment methods: Preparation of patient’s dental record. Multiple-choice quiz. Abstracts. Theoretical exam.

3. NEUROLOGY Course information: 8-th semester; elective; lectures 11 h; practical training 4 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Asoc. Prof. Rumen Binev, PhD; phone: 699-530; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Asoc. Prof. Rumen Binev, PhD; Asoc. Prof. G. Simeonova, PhD; Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the critical role played by veterinarians in diagnosing and treating of the neurological and psychological diseases of the domestic animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the etiology, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy, prevention, consideration of the most common neurological and psychological diseases on the domestic animals. C ourse description: In this course students in 8-th semester will provide the knowledges in the field of the clinical veterinary neurology (general and special part). General part: general principles of diagnosis of neurological disorders in animals, investigation of reactions and invoke central and spinal reflexes. Special Part: Diseases of the central nervous system: brain and spinal cord) (hyperaemia, anemia, concussion, sunny and heatstroke, inflammations of the brain and spinal cord, polyencephalomalacia, tumors of the brain, paralysis of n. oculomotorius, n. trochlearis, n. facialis, n. abducens, n. trigeminus, n. vestibul -cochlearis, n. sympathicus and n. parasympaticus, syndrome Wobler, spina bifida. Functional disorders: huntington, epilepsy, status epilepticus. Clinical psychology: obsessive compulsive disorder. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: identify proper clinical signs, the chief complaint, review medical history, perform a thorough physical (general) and special methods of medical examination, select diagnostic and therapeutic procedure, collect the samples from the animals (blood, serum, plasma, urine, cerebrospinal fluid) for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right methods for treatment. Assessment methods: written exam, covering the information, obtained during the lectures and practical training – 8-th semester.

NINTH SEMESTER

1. BIOLOGY AND DISEASES OF GAME Course information: 9th semester; elective; lectures and practical training 15 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Petko Petkov, PhD; phone: 699-525; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. P. Petkov, PhD, Ass. Prof. D. Kanakov, PhD. Course goals: The main goal is to achieve general knowledge in biology and diseases of game, especially for the important region-specific species. The subject is preparing veterinarians for practice with wild and captive animals. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in biological characteristics, distribution, food, care, and hunting importance of the game. The definition, etiology, pathogenesis, clinical, paraclinical and pathologic findings, diagnosis, differential diagnosis, prognosis, therapy and prevention of the most common and important diseases of the wild animals. C ourse description: In this course students are going to obtain the knowledge in the field of wildlife biology of families of Cervidae, Bovidae, Leporidae, Mustelidae, Carnivores, Wild Canides and Felines, Wild boars, Ursidae and wild bird families: Galliformes, Phasianidae, Columbiformes, Anseriformes; Commercially reared wild animals. The students will learn the specifics of game diseases by groups of zoonoses, infectious diseases, non-infectious diseases: of acclimatization, deficiencies, and parasitic diseases. Part of the course is a visit of a wild bird farm, seeing the technology, prophylaxes, breeding, feeding and preparing for hunting. During the course we will be visiting a wildlife exhibition as well. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students, should be able to: identify different kinds of game, their sex, age and seasonal characteristics; and value of the trophy; identify clinical signs correctly; select diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, collect the biological samples from the ill animals for diagnostic tests and interpret laboratory data, choose the right prophylaxes and treatment. Assessment methods: making of presentations on game diseases, preparing different kinds of trophies, preparing photographs and making films in the field of the subject, exam covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training in 9th semester.

2. LABORATORY CONTROL OF FOOD PRODUCTS Course information: 9-th semester; compulsory; 10 h lectures and 5 h practical training; credits 1 Course Coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Todor Stoyanchev, PhD, phone: +35942699540; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors : Prof. Alexander Pavlov, PhD, DSc; Assoc. Prof. Todor Stoyanchev, PhD Course goals: Understanding and appreciation of the organization, legal regulation and practical laboratory food control in Bulgaria and the European Community. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the function of official control laboratories of Bulgarian Agency for Food Safety (BFSA), practical laboratories in dairy or meat processing plant, application of methods used in governmental of private laboratories. Course description: Bulgarian and European regulatory framework, the systems of information exchange (RASSF and TRACES), standards in Codex Alimentarius. National criteria and monitoring programs on indicators related to microbiological and chemical food safety. Laboratory Accreditation. Quality management and good laboratory practices. Documentation and data archiving systems. Routine methods of qualitative and quantitative microbiological analysis of foods. ISO methods and automated bacterial identification systems. Basic methods of quantitative chemical analysis of foods - high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC), gas chromatography (GC) and mass spectrometry assay (MS, GC-MS; LC-MS) used in detection of antibiotics, hormones, mycotoxins, pesticides, heavy metals in foods. Methods ELISA and PCR (classical and real time). Working standards and organization of daily laboratory activities. Practical microbial exercise and detection of pathogens in foods. Practical examination of foodstuff for antibiotic substances. Learning outcomes: Practical knowledge and skills which will allow the students to perform competent actions in laboratory accreditation, samples administration and organization of regional or national monitoring, archiving of laboratory results, evaluation of working conditions in the laboratory and issues related decisions regarding quality or food safety. Assessment methods: teacher designed task and test.

3. DISEASES OF NEW-BORN ANIMALS Course information: IX semester, Lectures – 9 hours, Practical exercises – 6 hours Total credits for the discipline – 1. Course coordinator: Assoc. Prof. Plamen Georgiev, PhD Instructors: Assoc. Prof. Plamen Georgiev, PhD; Ass. Prof. Anton Antonov; Ass. A. Atanasov; Ass. Prof. I. Fasulkov; Ass. Prof. M. Karadaev. Objectives of the course: This course is designed to acquaint students with more important aspects of newborn diseases. During the course students get knowledge and skills about diagnostics and treatment of more important diseases of newborn animals. Course description: 1. Lectures: 1.1. Anatomical and physiological features of newborns. Blood circulation and respiration in newborns. 1.2. Neonatal immunity in animals Fundamentals of veterinary neonatoethology. Mother-newborn relationships. Artificial rearing of newborn. 1.3. * Basic groups of diseases in newborn ruminants and newborn pigs - diagnostic and therapeutic approaches 1.4. Basic groups of diseases in newborn foals, puppies and kittens - diagnostic and therapeutic approaches * Lecture 1.4. continues 3 hours. 2. Practical exercises: 2.1. Plan for examination of newborn animals. Vitality estimation of newborn animals. 2.2. Care for newborn animals. 2.3. Treatment of newborn animals diseases. Reanimation. Learning outcomes: After finishing this course, students should be able to acquiring knowledge and skills on the following issues: Real insight into the issues concerning neonatal adaptation period in individual species, its occurrence, clinical expression deviations of control and monitoring. Receive theoretical training dealing with the issues associated with changes in homeostasis and pathogenesis of pathological processes characteristic of newborn animals. Acquire knowledge and skills for practical use in resuscitation and treatment of the newborn as a patient. Assessment method: test TENTH SEMESTER

1. CLINICAL VETERINARY BACTERIOLOGY Course information: 10 semester; eligible; lectures 9h/practical training 6h; credits 1 Course coordinator: Prof. M. Lyutskanov, PhD, DSc; Assoc. Prof. V. Urumova PhD Course goals: Understanding the problems in clinical veterinary bacteriology, type of investigation, infection and infection disease, microorganisms in animal body- obligate pathogens, commensals, opportunists, antimicrobial susceptibility testing procedures. Objectives of the course: The course will provide the knowledge in the selection and submission of clinical specimens for bacterial examination from different places in animal organism, requirements for preservation and transportation of samples isolation procedures of bacteria from clinical specimens, primary inoculation of media, examination of plate media, pure cultures for identification, identification of bacteria from clinical specimens and interpretation of results in clinical meaning, concerning agar disk- diffusion method and dilution methods for determination sensibility in bacterial isolates to antimicrobial agents. Course description: bacterial infections in respiratory system (normal bacterial flora, specimens for bacterial examination, clinical meaning of isolates, upper respiratory tract infections, lower respiratory tract infections, pleural infections); gastrointestinal and intra- abdominal infections (normal bacterial flora, specimens for bacterial examination, clinical meaning of isolates, oral cavity infections, small intestine and large intestine infections, intra- abdominal infections); integumentary infections (bacterial infections of the skin, otitis, ocular infections, normal bacterial flora in animal skin, specimens for bacterial examination, clinical meaning of isolates); cardiovascular infections (bacteremia, blood culture, practical problems concerning interpretation of isolates, infectious endocarditis and myocarditis); musculoskeletal infections (muscle infections, bone infections, joint infections, bacterial infections of the central nervous system); antimicrobial agents and susceptibility testing (selection of antimicrobial agents and clinical problems concerning resistance in bacterial isolates); Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to: collect the clinical specimens for bacterial examination from different places in animal organism, according of requirements for preservation and transportation of samples for isolation procedures and clinical observations, make analyses of results in bacteriological lab in association of identified antimicrobial therapy. Assessment methods: written test covering the information obtained during the lectures and practical training.

2. OPHTHALMIC SURGERY Course information : 10th semester; elective; lectures 7 h, practical training 8 h; credits – 1. Course Coordinator: Assist. Prof. Tsvetan Chaprazov, PhD Instructors : Assist. Prof. Tsvetan Chaprazov, PhD Course goals: Acquirement of principal surgical techniques for operative treatment of eye diseases. Objectives of the course : Acquaintance with the main requirements for equipment of operation rooms, intruments, micro- and macro ophthlamology, preoperative preparation, post operative period. Course description : in dogs: preoperative preparation, ophthalmic surgery anaesthesia, operations of eye adnexa and eyelids, operations of the lacrimal apparatus, cataract surgery, iris and glaucoma surgery; in cats: preoperative preparation, ophthalmic surgery anaesthesia, operations of eye adnexa and eyelids, operations of the lacrimal apparatus, retinal and cataract surgery, iris surgery; in rabbits: surgery of maxillar abscesses affecting the eye orbit. Learning outcomes: Students, after completing the course should be able to perform a preoperative preparation of animals with eye disorders, to apply the main surgical techniques for treatment of diseases of eye adnexa, eyeball and eyelids, to perform adequate post operative care after eye surgery. Assessment methods: continuous assessment, abstract preparation, quiz.

3. MANAGEMENT OF PRIVATE VETERINARY PRACTICE Course information: 10 semester; elective; lectures 15 h/practical training 0 h; credits 1. Course Coordinator: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD; phone: 699-546; e-mail: [email protected] Instructors: Prof. Kiril Vasilev, PhD. Course goals: Understanding the non-clinical functions of the veterinary practice. Perception of the professional duties of the veterinary practitioner. Objectives of the course: This course provides knowledge and skills to the students for organization of the work in a private veterinary practice by managing the various activities in the practice – financial, accounting, marketing activities, communications and relations with clients, patients, colleagues and employees, public institutions. Course description: Legal basis of the private veterinary practice in Bulgaria. Marketing and marketing strategy of the veterinary practice. Necessary equipment – an important condition for market presence and maintaining a successful veterinary practice. Non-clinical functions of the veterinary practice. Non-clinical functions – organizing the activities in the private veterinary practices. Financial management of the private veterinary practices. Prices and competition in the private veterinary practices. Supply management in the private veterinary practices. Book- keeping in the veterinary practice. Selling and redeeming of the private veterinary practices. Business communications in the veterinary practice. Learning outcomes: After completing the course students should be able to: apply the principles of planning, marketing, advertising and organizing the non-clinical aspects of the work of a veterinary practitioner, including book-keeping, communication with clients and colleagues, etc. Assessment methods: multiple-choice written test, covering the knowledge gained in the lecture course.