MASTER RESPIRATORY HEALTH FOR PEAK POULTRY PERFORMANCE
Scope of the seminar : The respiratory training focuses on pathology, practical aspects of diagnosis, prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases.
Register for our upcoming Respiratory courses:
RESPIRATORY
May 19–21, 2026 – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
2026-05-19 - 2026-05-21
REGISTERPrice: Price range: 975,00 € through 1870,00 €
Respiratory training: Vetworks is proud to offer a three-day in-depth course on respiratory diseases in poultry. This unique training covers both the academic state of the art and the practical experience you need to put what you’ve learned into action on your farm.
You will gain a complete overview of pathology, diagnosis, prevention and treatment of respiratory diseases, as well as hands-on experience in diagnosing and treating these conditions. This course is essential for anyone who wants to improve their knowledge about respiratory diseases in poultry and learn how to effectively prevent and treat them.
Who is it for: poultry professionals, veterinarians, growers, farmers, nutritionists, technical advisors.
Language: English
Accreditation: This training will be acrredited by NGROD and WVEPAH.
3-day Program: Respiratory
Day 1: Morning session
- Welcome and introduction on respiratory issues in poultry
- Review of the avian respiratory anatomy, immunity and physiology
- Management factors influencing respiratory health
- Mycoplasmosis (MG/MS) and CRD complex: diagnostics, monitoring, prevention, treatments
- Overview of the diagnostic tools & sampling
Day 1: Afternoon session
- IB (Pathology, Diagnostics, Monitoring, and Prevention)
- Biosecurity
- Practical digital visits – Lab tour: lab techniques; Common pitfalls when sampling
Day 2: Morning session
- Influenza: High Impact on Poultry Health and Global Trade
- Newcastle Disease: High Impact on Poultry Health and Global Trade
- AmPV, ILT and Fowl pox: pathology, diagnostics, monitoring, and prevention
- Colibacillosis
- ORT In poultry practice
Day 2: Afternoon session
- Clinical case discussion
- Practical session: necropsy
Day 3: Morning session
- Other bacterial respiratory pathogens (Infectious Coryza, Pasteurellosis, Chlamidia Psittaci, TBC & Gallibacterium Anatis
- Fungal and parasitic disease (Aspergillus)
- Vaccination in broiler, layers and breeders ; Guidelines for vaccination and how to identify mistakes of vaccination teams
- How to make a monitoring program
- Treatment of respiratory diseases
Day 3: Afternoon session
- Workshop: Analysis real case reports
- Certification quiz and closing session
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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Swati Karki
DVM, Global poultry consultant
Swati Karki is a poultry veterinarian with expertise in animal trials, research, and product management. Swati holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and an MBA. Furthermore, she completed an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Human Disease Models at leading European institutions. As a Global Poultry Consultant for Vetworks, Swati Karki provides training, conducts trials, and offers consultancy services to poultry farmers, enhancing poultry health and welfare.
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Kris Van Daele
Global Poultry Consultant
Kris Van Daele holds a Bachelor degree in Agriculture and Biotechnology and pursued further education with a postgraduate degree on Marketing from VLEKHO Business school. His professional expertise spans across technical and operational domains, complemented by strong leadership and management skills.
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Accreditation
Accreditation from the Flemish
Veterinary Board (NGROD)
