Poultry Courses

  • Veterinary Health
    • Bird anatomy and physiology
    • Methods and conditions of disease transmission
    • Recognition of disease causing agents
    • Ante mortem issues
  • Biosecurity
    • Preventing disease transmission
    • Practical approach to cleaning and disinfection
    • Feed and water systems
    • Hygiene and salmonella testing; interpreting results
  • Welfare
    • 'Five Freedoms' and legislative requirements
    • Practical welfare on the farm
    • Catching techniques
    • Transport and slaughter
  • Vaccination and medication
    • Principles and types of vaccinations
    • Vaccination programmes and techniques
    • Principles and types of medication
    • Application of medication
  • Laboratory practical
    • Post mortem sample submission
    • Post mortem / anatomy - what to look for
    • Laboratory testing and sample submission
  • Other courses led by industry experts include:
    • Insect, pest and vermin control
    • Housing and the environment
    • Egg production