Module I : Key Disciplines in Poultry Health/Regulation Module WOAH
Online program
Online
January 8th to December 15th, 2024
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This course provides an overview of the major infectious and non-infectious diseases during the various stages of broiler chickens, layers, turkeys and waterfowl production.
The course provides participants with an update on the essential elements of health, nutrition, and good productivity of poultry flock.
This course also allows participants to understand and apply the regulatory aspects of the WOAH (formerly known as OIE), contributing to One Health
The course will be delivered in English by a world-class team of Course Masters.
In preparation for the course, participants are expected to do 6 hours of preparatory work reviewing the videos available on the Cornell University website (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzf8tGKj10zzE5jXlhAxw5Z7UaPJV6aIB)
In order to access the course notes and the lectures recorded by the Course Masters, participants must be enrolled and have paid all fees.
There will be 2-hour blocks with the Course Masters, a month or more after the start of the availability of the course notes and presentations.
If a Course Master teaches multiple courses, we will try to group the online part of all their courses together.
There will be an online exam with the support of the University of Montreal. This will be a multiple-choice exam, a few days after the end of the course.
Please note, minor changes may be made to this program.
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English, Spanish and French.
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2 HOURS
Global challenges and overview of Poultry sector
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6 HOURS
Important diseases related to public health
Avian influenza
Newcastle diseases
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2 HOURS
Most important poultry diseases in the world
importance of histopathology and review of the avian specificity
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5 HOURS
Cost of poultry diseases: impact of main factors (water quality, environment, feed ingredients etc.)
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7 HOURS
Animal welfare in poultry production
The importance of intestinal health in poultry: external and internal parasites
Genetic selection, evolution and how to reach genetic potential
Management of communication during a sanitary crisis
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6 HOURS
Understanding biochemical parameters and thein influence
Hatching eggs and hatchery
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8 HOURS
Epidemiology, risk factors and biosecurity
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4 HOURS
WOAH Module
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3 HOURS
Nutrition management
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4 HOURS
Antibiotics and antibioresistance
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7 HOURS
Vaccination techniques and programs