The condition for passing the subject is to obtain credit and the successful completion of the test (in written form). For the credit awarding a 100% active participation in seminars, preparation and presentation of the essay (evaluated for minimum of 11% from 20%) is required. The evaluation is included to the final evaluation in exam.

By completing the subject, the student will revise his knowledge of special pharmacology. Regarding to the completion of clinical courses, student could better evaluate the choice of a suitable drug and approach the pharmacotherapy of infectious and non-infectious animal diseases more comprehensively, concerning to the adverse effects, interactions and contraindications of drugs. By successfully completing the course, the student will acquire the necessary theoretical knowledge that will be used in clinical practice.

- therapy and management of selected infectious and non-infectious diseases of ruminants

- therapy and management of selected infectious and non-infectious diseases of pigs

- therapy and management of selected infectious and non-infectious diseases of horses

- therapy and management of selected infectious and non-infectious diseases of small animals

- therapy and management of selected infectious and non-infectious diseases of poultry, birds and exotic animals with regard to individual variability and drug interactions

- basic principles of pharmacotherapy in surgical practice

Syllabus of Practicals:

Significance and contents of clinical pharmacology, their position in medical disciplines, general principles of treatment, the possibility of drug application, classes of substances used in veterinary medicine.

2. Treatment of selected diseases of cattle and small ruminants (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems).

3. Therapy of selected diseases of cattle and small ruminants (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems) - seminar thesis.

4. Treatment of selected equine diseases (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems).

5. Treatment of selected equine diseases (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems) - seminar thesis.

6. Treatment of selected disease of swine (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems).

7. Treatment of selected diseases of swine (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems) - seminar thesis.

8. Treatment of selected diseases of dogs and cats (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems).

9. Treatment of selected diseases of dogs and cats (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems) - seminar thesis.

10. Treatment of selected diseases of birds and exotic animals (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems).

11. Treatment of selected diseases of birds and exotic animals (infectious and non-infectious diseases of individual organ systems) - seminar thesis.

12. Pharmacotherapy in surgery - methods of general and local anesthesia in animals, the use of steroid and NSAIDs in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders.

13. Pharmacotherapy in surgery - methods of general and local anesthesia of animals, the use of steroid and NSAIDs in the treatment of musculoskeletal disorders - presentation of the essay.

1. Boothe D.M.: Small animal Clinival Pharmacology and Therapeutics. 2nd Edition, Elsevier Saunders, 2012:1334 pp.

2. Adams H.R. (ed.): Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, 8th Edition, Iowa State Press - A Blackwell Publishing Company, 2001, 1174 pp.

3. Wanamaker B. P., Massey K. L.: Applied Pharmacology for the Veterinary Technician, 3rd Edition, Saunders, 2004, 436 pp.

4. The Merck Veterinary Manual: http://www.merckvetmanual.com

5. Plumb D.C.: Plumb’s Veterinary Drug Handbook, 6th Edition, Blackwell Publishing, 2008, 1463 pp.

Content prerequisite:

The study of Clinical Pharmacology requires the attendance of following subjects: General surgery and anaesthesiology, Pharmacology, Pharmacy and Pharmacotherapeutics.

Continuous assessment:

Preparation and presentation the essay.

Conditions for completion of course:

The condition for passing the subject is to obtain credit and the successful completion of the test (in written form). For the credit awarding a 100% active participation in seminars, preparation and presentation of the essay (evaluated for minimum of 11% from 20%) is required. The evaluation is included to the final evaluation in exam.

Final assessment:

The examination test contains questions from pharmacotherapy of various diseases in animal. Students’ performance and knowledge will be assessed and the results represented by amount of percents using the following classification: 91-100% A and 81-90% B 71-80% C 61-70% D 51-60% E 50 and less Fx.