The study of microorganisms that affect animal health and production.
Microbial diversity: The study of various microorganisms such as bacteria, viruses, fungi, and parasites.
Cell structure: A detailed study of cell structures like cytoplasm, cell walls, and membranes.
Microbial growth: The study of the growth requirements and various factors influencing the growth of microorganisms.
Sterilization: Methods and techniques of sterilization and disinfection.
Microbial genetics: Study of genetics and heredity of microorganisms.
Microbial metabolism: The study of different types of metabolism like respiration, photosynthesis, and fermentation.
Bacteriology: The study of bacteria including their classification, structures, and different types of antibiotic resistance.
Virology: The study of viruses including their classification, structure, and replication process.
Immunology: The study of immunity, the immune system, and immunoglobulins.
Parasitology: The study of parasites including their classification, structures, life cycle, and their impact on animal health.
Epidemiology: The study of the occurrence, distribution, and control of diseases in a population.
Microbial ecology: The study of the relationships between microorganisms and their environment.
Food microbiology: The study of the microbial spoilage of food and the prevention of food-borne diseases.
Pharmaceutical microbiology: The study of the use of microorganisms in the production of pharmaceuticals.
Environmental microbiology: The study of the impact of microorganisms on the environment.
Microbial immunology: The study of the interactions between microorganisms and the immune system.
Microbial biotechnology: The use of microorganisms for biotechnological applications such as the production of biofuels, bioplastics, and other useful products.
Microbial pathogenesis: The study of the mechanisms by which microorganisms cause diseases.
Bioinformatics: The use of computational tools for the analysis of microbial data.
Microbial physiology: The study of the functional aspects of microorganisms.
Bacteriology: The study of bacteria, including their identification, classification, and the diseases they cause in animals and plants.
Virology: The study of viruses and viral diseases that affect animals and plants.
Mycology: The study of fungi, including their identification and classification, and the diseases they cause in animals and plants.
Parasitology: The study of parasites, including their identification and classification, and the diseases they cause in animals and plants.
Immunology: The study of the immune system and the ways in which the body fights against infections and diseases.
Epidemiology: The study of the spread and control of diseases in animal and plant populations.
Microbial ecology: The study of the relationships between microorganisms and their environment.
Food microbiology: The study of microorganisms in food products and how to prevent food-borne illnesses.
Industrial microbiology: The application of microbiology to industrial processes such as fermentation, production of antibiotics, and biofuels.
Environmental microbiology: The study of microorganisms in the environment, including their roles in nutrient cycling, decomposition, and bioremediation.
Biotechnology: The use of microorganisms to create new medicines, vaccines, and bioproducts.
Aquatic microbiology: The study of microorganisms in aquatic environments, including their roles in disease transmission, nutrient cycling, and environmental health.
Veterinary microbiology: The study of microorganisms that cause diseases in animals, and how to prevent, diagnose, and treat these diseases.
Agricultural microbiology: The study of microorganisms in soil, plants, and animals, and how they affect agricultural production and sustainability.