International Summer School
Biosafety
Why a Summer School on Biosafety?
Do you want to contribute to animals’ health and welfare? Then you have to know as much as possible about biosafety!
We all know a bit about biosafety, but we are not aware enough of its scope and importance. Many questions about biosafety regarding different animal species and rearing facilities will be answered at our Summer School on Biosafety.
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Who should participate?
We invite vet students who are interested in the veterinary profession beyond its everyday frames/scope to join us at the Biosafety Summer School in Slovenia.
Knowledge on biosafety is needed by everyone involved in dealing with various harmful agents and diseases that they cause. The Biosafety Summer School is aimed at veterinary students who want to improve their applied biosafety knowledge in practical exercises.
As an interdisciplinary scheme, the summer school aims to contribute to the VetNEST members’ curricula as an elective course and allow veterinary students to gain knowledge on the topic within a total of 3 ECTS.
Why Slovenia?
We are located in the centre of Europe, which gives us a strategic position at the crossroads of world cultures and different geographical features.
We are able to gather the best experts in the field of biosafety and demonstrate the application of biosafety measures in practice.
Topics and Objectives
Topics
- The 5 principles of Biosecurity applied in practice
- Measuring biosecurity in the field and using this to advise farms towards a better biosecurity,
- Introduction to biosecurity, spread of disease agents,
- Use of biocides to ensure biosecurity
- Insects and rodents as biosecurity factors
- Drinking water quality and biosecurity,
- Transport and biosecurity,
- Legislative aspects of biosecurity,
- Civil protection (cp) importance and activities during natural disasters,
- Biosecurity in cattle farming, poultry breeding, pig farming, horse breeding, hunting grounds, beekeeping and fishing industry
- Biosecurity in small animal veterinary practice
Objectives
After completing the summer school, each participant will be able to critically evaluate and apply the necessary biosafety measures in order to increase practical and economic efficiency in their profession.
When?
From August 29th till September 4th 2021.
What is included in the price?
The price for the summer school is 325,00 Euro VAT incl.
The price includes:
- accommodation
- meals (lunch and dinner)
- teaching materials
- transport to the field part
ECTS
Participants receive 3 ECTS after completing the summer school.
Programme
Day 1: Arrival
Sunday, August 29th 2021
| 17.00-18.00 |
Reception |
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Day 2: Introduction
Monday, August 30th 2021
| 8.00-9.00 |
Additional reception and gathering of attendees |
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| 9.00-9.30 |
WelcomeIntroduction of lecturers and goals of the summer school prof. dr. Andrej Kirbiš (dean, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) izr. prof. dr. Breda Jakovac Strajn (vicedean, Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 9.30-11.00 |
The 5 principles of biosecurity applied in practiceAssuring animal welfare and well-being when considering biosecurity J. Dewulf (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University) |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11.30-13.00 |
Measuring biosecurity in the field and using this to advise farms towards a better biosecurityBiosecurity assessment criteria, construction planning, renovating existing facilities in practice J. Dewulf (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University) |
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| 13.00-14.00 |
Lunch Break |
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| 14.00-15.30 |
Introduction to biosecurity,
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Ljubljana sightseeing |
Day 3: General Part
Tuesday, August 31st 2021
| 9.00-10.30 |
Use of biocides to ensure biosecuritySelection and use of biocides in heterogeneous microbial environments Insects and rodents as biosecurity factorsImportance of insects and rodents in transmission of pathogens prof. dr. Martin Dobeic (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 10.30-11.00 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Drinking water quality and biosecurityWater as direct and indirect factor of biosecurity doc. dr. Stanka Vadnjal (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 11.30-12.00 |
Transport and biosecurityTransport from a biosecurity standpoint, transmission of pathogens, prevention and sanitation izr. prof. dr. Martin Dobeic (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 12.00-13.30 |
Transfer to Ig – civil protection facilities and Lunch Break |
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| 13.30-17.00 |
Legislative aspects of biosecurityImportance of Civil Protection, Administration for Food Safety, Veterinary Sector and Plant Protection (AFSVSPP) and biosecurity mag. Breda Hrovatin, M. Potočnik (AFSVSPP) Civil protection (cp) importance and activities during natural disastersSimulation: fire, transportable disinfection barriers CP lecturers |
Day 4: Special Part
Wednesday, September 1st 2021
| 9.00-10.30 |
Biosecurity in cattle farmingSlovenian farms, national disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures doc. dr. Jožica Ježek, izr. prof. dr. Jože Starič (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 9.30-10.00 |
Biosecurity in poultry breedingSlovenian farms, national disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures prof. dr. Olga Zorman Rojs (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 10.00-10.30 |
Biosecurity in pig farmingSlovenian farms, national disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures izr. prof. dr. Marina Štukelj (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 10.30-11.00 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Biosecurity in horse breedingSlovenian farms, national disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures izr. prof. dr. Modest Vengušt (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 11.30-12.00 |
Biosecurity in hunting groundsNational disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures izr. prof. dr. Gorazd Vengušt, doc. dr. Diana Žele Vengušt (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 12.00-12.30 |
Biosecurity in beekeeping and fishing industrySlovenian facilities, national disease status, assessing and implementing biosecurity measures prof. dr. Vlasta Jenčič (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 12.30-13.00 |
Biosecurity in small animal veterinary practiceMost common zoonoses, implementing biosecurity measures prof. dr. Nataša Tozon, izr. prof. dr. Joško Račnik (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 13.00-14.00 |
Lunch Break |
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| 14.00-15.00 |
Biosecurity in pig farming in austria focusing on antimicrobial use reductionCurrent state in pig farming, link between biosecurity and use of antibiotics A. Käsbohrer, (Vetmeduni, Vienna) |
Day 5: Field Trip
Thursday, September 2nd 2021
| 9.00-17.00 |
Field Trip - Kočevska RekaDisease outbreak simulation (personal protection, prevention of disease spreading) Brane Dolenc (MORS, Slovenian Armed Forces) doc. dr. Štefan Pintarič (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) J. Dewulf (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University) others |
Day 6: Practical Work
Friday, September 3rd 2021
| 9.00-11.00 |
Group work (facilities of Veterinary Faculty)Diverse assignments (facilities status, critical points, improvements). doc. dr. Štefan Pintarič (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) prof. dr. Tadej Malovrh (Veterinary Faculty, University of Ljubljana) |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
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Group work (facilities of Veterinary Faculty)Diverse assignments (facilities status, critical points, improvements) J. Dewulf (Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Ghent University) |
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| 13.00-14.00 |
Lunch Break |
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| 14.00-16.00 |
Presentation of the assignments |
Day 7: Closing
Saturday, September 4th 2021
| 9.00-11.00 |
Learning outcomeSummary, give and take |
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| 11.00-11.30 |
Coffee Break |
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| 11.30-12.00 |
ClosingFinal discussion and feedback |
Registration
The deadline for applications is June 30, 2021.
The application form can be found at this link.
- In addition to the application, you must also register on the CEEPUS portal by June 30, 2021 and fill in the application for obtaining a CEEPUS scholarship for a summer school (for more information, contact your CEEPUS coordinator or the international office at your institution)
- We will inform 30 selected candidates no later than two weeks after the closing of applications (until 16 July 2021).
- Undergraduate veterinary students can apply.
In the event of a bad epidemiological situation, we reserve the right to cancel or postpone summer school. All participants will be notified in a timely manner.
Contact
Office for Research and International Affairs
Address |
Gerbičeva 60, SI-1000 Ljubljana | |
Phone |
+386 1 4779 332 | |
Fax |
+386 1 283 22 43 (Main Office) | |
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vfinternational@vf.uni-lj.si |
The veterinarian on duty
Emergency veterinary assistance for dogs and cats and a telephone number of constant readiness.
Sample Reception
Samples are received at several locations throughout Slovenia. See where.
Location
Gerbičeva 60
SI-1000 Ljubljana
Slovenija
Library
A wide selection of domestic and foreign professional literature in the field of veterinary medicine and other sciences.