VETERINARY HEALTH*
Module 1
Bird anatomy and physiology
Methods of disease transmission
Disease causing agents
Recognition of normal vs abnormal
Common & current disease conditions
Ante mortem issues
Module 2
Notifiable diseases and relevant legislation
Flock keepers’ response to disease
Management practices and how they affect disease
Occupational health and zoonoses
Module 3
Practical session, how to apply good flock keeping on the farm
BIOSECURITY*
Module 1
How do diseases enter the flock?
How can disease transmission be prevented?
Practical approach to cleaning and disinfection
Types of disinfectant products
Feed and water systems
Hygiene and salmonella testing; interpreting results
Module 2
Practical session, how to apply good biosecurity on the farm
WELFARE*
‘Five Freedoms’
Legislative requirements
Practical welfare on the farm
Catching techniques
Transport and Slaughter
VACCINATION AND MEDICATION*
Module 1
Principles of vaccination – live & inactivated
Types of vaccines
Vaccination techniques and programmes
Principles of medicating birds
Types of medication
Application of medication
Module 2
Practical session, how to apply vaccines and give appropriate medication on the farm
LABORATORY (Practical)*
Post mortem sample submission
Post mortem / anatomy
What to look for?
Laboratory testing
Lab sample submission
Non-Veterinary Courses
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HOUSING AND THE ENVIRONMENT
Intensive vs extensive systems
Lighting
Ventilation
Litter control
Hot weather control
FOOD AND SUPPLY CHAIN
Marketing the product
New supply chain possibilities
Food safety
Salmonella and other organisms
Legal responsibilities
INSECT AND PEST CONTROL
Types of pests, including behaviour
Principles of control
Insecticides
Formulations and applications
Legislation
VERMIN CONTROL
Rodent behaviour
Surveying and types of infestations
Poison types
Application of poisons
Hygiene and handling
Legislation
FIRE AWARENESS
Causes of fire
Protection and prevention
Actions to take
Electrical safety
Extinguishers – theory and practical
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Legislative requirements
Risk assessment
Accident investigation and reporting
All courses marked * will be delivered by an experienced poultry vet.
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