During the course the basic principles of toxicology are described with elements of toxicokinetics, toxicodynamics, mechanisms of action and effects of the main intoxication from plants in small and large animals. The student acquires skills on possible sources, methods of intoxication and diagnosis of the main cases of toxicosis associated with the consumption of plants by animals.
The course aims to encourage students:
•to extend their toxicological knowledge;
•to identify any dangers of intoxication for small and large animals;
•to know which plants can poison animals;
•to diagnose poisonings from plants and proceed with the appropriate treatment.