A significant part of the textbook is devoted to epizootology and laboratory diagnostics of socially significant and especially dangerous animal diseases .. Corresponds to exemplary training programs in epizootology and infectious pathology of animals, forensic veterinary examination, veterinary microbiology and mycology and can be used to conduct classes in the specified disciplines of specialty 36. 05. 01 "Veterinary medicine" and directions of training 36. 03. 01 "Veterinary and sanitary examination" of full-time, part-time and correspondence departments . The textbook complies with the Federal State Educational Standard of Higher Education for students enrolled in specialty 36. 05. 01 "Veterinary medicine" and directions of training 36. 03. 01 "Veterinary and sanitary examination" of full-time, part-time and correspondence departments .