PRODOTTI SALUTISTICI ERBORISTICI E FITOTERAPICI AD USO VETERINARIO

Module MODULO 2: FARMACOLOGIA

Face-to-face lectures

According to what is reported in the RDA, Art. 12 - University Training Credits (CFU), the standard load of 25 hours of overall student commitment, corresponding to one credit, can include: 7 hours dedicated to lectures or equivalent teaching activities and the remainder to individual study

If the teaching is given in a mixed or remote mode, the necessary variations with respect to what was previously stated may be introduced, in order to respect the program envisaged and reported in the syllabus

Information for students with disabilities and / or SLD: To guarantee equal opportunities and in compliance with the laws in force, interested students can ask for a personal interview in order to plan any compensatory and / or dispensatory measures, based on the teaching objectives and specifications needs. It is also possible to contact the CInAP contact person (Center for Active and Participatory Integration - Services for Disabilities and / or SLD) of the DEPARTMENT OF DRUG AND HEALTH SCIENCES, Prof.ssa Santina Chiechio

"Obligatory frequency according to the rules of the didactic regulations of CdS in Pharmacy as reported in the link: http://www.dsf.unict.it/it/corsi/lm-13/regolamento didattico

To facilitate the approach, the aforementioned supplements will be divided by therapeutic category.

At the end of the course, to pass the exam, students must demonstrate knowledge of the phytotherapeutic and herbal health products discussed, with particular attention to the composition and pharmacotoxicological effects of their active ingredients, for their correct use in the veterinary field.

Gastrointestinal tract

Probiotic, prebiotic, and symbiotic foods (combination of prebiotics and probiotics), colostrum, pectins, unsaturated fatty acids, brewer's yeast, amino acids, minerals and trace elements, calendula, licorice, aloe vera. 

Vitamins: classification, biological functions

Respiratory system

Propolis, Acerola, Echinacea, Eucalyptus

Immunitary system

Blackcurrant, Rosehip

Bones and joints

Boswellia, Devil's claw, Meadowsweet, Horsetail, Ash

Pain and edema

Hemp oil

Urinary tract

Goldenrod, Birch, Hawkweed, Chitosan, FOS, Cranberry

Liver function

Milk thistle, Artichoke

Fear and anxiety

Passionflower, Hawthorn, Valerian

Eye and ear health

Chlorhexidine 0.15%, Witch hazel, Chamomile, Tea tree, Lemongrass, Eucalyptus, Lavender, Thyme, and Neem essential oils.

Coat and skin care

Zinc oxide, millet, antiparasitics

Reproductive system

Vitex agnus-castus

1)    F. Capasso, R. De Pasquale, G. Grandolini, N. Mascolo – FARMACOGNOSIA – Springer 

2) Notes provided by teacher during the lessons

3)    Microorganisms 2023, 11, 2452 https://doi.org/10.3390/microorganisms11102452

4)    Animals 2024, 14, 1000 https://doi.org/10.3390/ani14071000

5)    Can Vet J 2024;65:948–958 https://pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/articles/PMC11339888/pdf/cvj_09_948.pdf

Exam dates are published on the Department of Pharmaceutical and Health Sciences website:https://www.dsf.unict.it/sites/default/files/CALENDARIO%20ESAMI%20CDLM%20FARMACIA%202025%20%2B.pdf

1) The importance of prebiotics and probiotics for pet health

2) What natural active ingredients would you recommend for urinary tract health?

3) Essential oils in pet care