ROLE OF SAMPLING IN EFFICIENT DIAGNOSIS OF POULTRY DISEASES
Scope of the training on from field sampling toward prevention and treatment programs in poultry:
This 3-day training aims to provide participants with an understanding of the role of sampling in efficient diagnosis of poultry diseases, and how to develop prevention and treatment programs. The training will cover topics such as bacteriology, parasitology, virology, and molecular biology, as well as practical sessions on diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance determination, serology/ ELISA, and treatment plans. Participants will also learn about scientific thinking and how to interpret technical data to achieve a return on investment. By the end of the training, participants will have gained knowledge and skills to effectively prevent and treat poultry diseases.
No upcoming events for the specified training types.
Key areas of Focus:
– Field Sampling Techniques
– Diagnostic Methods
– Developing Prevention Programs
– Designing Treatment Plans
– Interpreting Technical Data
– Return of Investment (ROI) in Poultry Health
Who is it for: poultry professionals, veterinarians, growers, farmers, nutritionists, technical advisors.
Language: English
Accreditation: This training will be accredited by NGROD and WVEPAH.
Program: From field sampling toward prevention and treatment programs in poultry
Day 1: Morning session
- Getting it Right: The Role of Sampling in Efficient Diagnosis of Poultry Diseases
- Bacteriology: Introduction
- Practical session bacteriology: diagnostics and antimicrobial resistance determination
- Practical session bacteriology
Day 1: Afternoon session
- Lecture on Parasitology
- Parasitology
- OPG/EPG + different species
- OPG/EPG + microscopy
- Wormcounting (+ Histomonas)
- Scraping
Day 2: Morning session
- Virology introduction
- How to go from technical data to ROI
Day 2: Afternoon session
- Molecular Biology intro
- Follow Mastermix MG/MS + use of qPCR
- Start manual extraction with the roche kit
- Loading gel sexing
- Analyzing gel
- Continuation Manual extraction
- Analyze MG/MS qPCR result
Day 3: Morning session
- Practical session bacteriology
- Lecture on Scientific Thinking
Day 3: Afternoon session
- Lecture on How to interprete serology
- Serology/ ELISA
- Pre-diluting samples and inserting plate
- Lecture on discussion of results
- Washing plate and adding conjugate
- Lecture on Treatment plans
- Evaluation test for certification
- Wrap up & Certificates
Speakers
Hilde Van Meirhaeghe
DVM, Global poultry consultant
Hilde is a global Poultry Consultant at Vetworks since 2010. She’s previously worked with DGZ and currently working with several partners and projects.
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Dr. Giuditta Tilli
Ph.D., DVM & Global poultry consultant
Dr. Giuditta Tilli is graduated in Veterinary Medicine at the University of Padova. She Pursued a PhD in “Veterinary Science” and is currently a student of the Postgraduate course in Poultry Health Sciences at Ghent University. She is also a resident in the European College of Poultry Veterinary Science.
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Accreditation
Accreditation from the Flemish
Veterinary Board (NGROD)



