Pulmonary Lesions in Slaughtered Adult Small Ruminants

School: Veterinary Medicine

Supervisor Name & Email: Georgios Nikolaou (n.g.n.vetpath@gmail.com)

Research Team Members (if any): Dr Kyriakos Spanoudes, Dr. Marios Christophorou

Project Title: Pulmonary Lesions in Slaughtered Adult Small Ruminants

Research Area: Veterinary Pathology, Molecular Diagnostics, and Artificial Intelligence

Project Description: The lungs of slaughtered sheep and goats will be examined macroscopically, with samples collected for histopathology and microbiology. Each lung will be photographed, and an artificial intelligence model will be developed to differentiate between lungs with lesions and healthy lungs.

Expected Student Role(s): Retrospective study

Required and/or Recommended Student Skills: Students should be familiar with the anatomy and physiology of the pulmonary system and able to work in an intensive environment such as a slaughterhouse.

Expected Duration of Student Involvement: 5 months (involving two sampling sessions: one at the end of December 2024 and the second at the beginning of May 2025, depending on the availability of slaughtered animals)

Estimated Weekly Student Workload: Variable, depending on the sampling sessions and literature review

Expected Benefits for Student(s): Exposure to different pathological conditions of the lower respiratory system in small ruminants, gaining valuable experience in veterinary pathology and meat hygiene

Deadline for Student Application Submission: 1/12/2024