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Quick Facts

Medium Of Instructions	Mode Of Learning	Mode Of Delivery
English	Self Study	Video and Text Based

Course Overview

The Poultry Health training is a six weeks online course. This course syllabus has been designed and offered by The University of Nottingham and British Hen Welfare Trust via the FutureLearn platform. The instructors of the Poultry Health online course are Robert Atterbury, Paul Barrow, Jane Howorth, and Gaynor Davies.

Participants will discover how to recognize key anatomical features of chickens, such as major organs and organ systems. Along with specialists from the University of Nottingham, you'll learn how to diagnose the main clinical features of illness in poultry, along with the illnesses that affect them, and when to consult a veterinarian. You will also gain a real understanding of how they can reduce the probability of animal disease affecting the public's health, the key responsibilities of people who keep non-commercial poultry, and the major pieces of legislation that apply to them.

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The Highlights

Six weeks online course
Three hours per week
Digital certificate when eligible
Learn at your own pace
Access to course materials

Programme Offerings

Discuss your learning in comments
The University of Nottingham and British Hen Welfare Trust designed syllabus
Introductory level
and Tests to check your learning

Courses and Certificate Fees

Fees Informations	Certificate Availability	Certificate Providing Authority
INR 1300	yes	Futurelearn

The Poultry Health certification fees and candidates' recommended learning techniques have an influence. The limited access option gives you permission to take the course for a specified amount of time but does not award you with a certificate. Course subscription and buy-out options, on the other hand, offer self-paced learning, continuous access to the following course, and access to over a thousand other courses. The only difference is that the buy-out option would include a printed copy as well as a digital completion certificate, whereas the subscription mode only would include a digital completion certificate. The following fees are listed in the table below:

Poultry Health Fee Structure

Description	Amount in INR
Limited Access	Free
Buy Course	₹1,300/one-off payment
Subscribe & Save	₹6,500/ a year

Eligibility Criteria

Certification Qualifying Details

Completion of Poultry Health certification by The University of Nottingham and British Hen Welfare Trust through the FutureLearn platform. Candidates must complete 90% of the syllabus steps and all examinations to be eligible for the certificate.

What you will learn

After completing this Poultry Health certification syllabus, participants will describe the lifecycle of poultry, including the differences between commercial and non-commercial birds, as well as the critical needs of poultry in terms of housing, biosecurity, nutrition, and predator protection. You will evaluate a bird's overall health and determine the primary signs of illness. You will discuss the major infectious disease categories affecting poultry, including pathogens causing respiratory, gastrointestinal, reproductive, and dermatological infections, as well as the major non-infectious disease categories influencing poultry, such as examples of skeletal, gastrointestinal, cardiovascular, and dietary/nutritional disorders.

You will also be able to discuss the significance of vaccination in disease prevention and describe the key characteristics of avian immunity and how it differs from that of mammals. Additionally, you will examine the role of antimicrobial drugs in disease treatment, as well as the consequences of antimicrobial resistance.

Who it is for

Veterinary TechnologistVeterinary AssistantVeterinary Doctor

Candidates who are related to the veterinary community, particularly small animal vets, newly qualified vets, and veterinary students, as well as owners of 'pet' (non-commercial) poultry, public/animal health professionals, and charities, can apply for this online course.

Admission Details

Students may take the following steps to gain admission to Poultry Health certification course classes:

Step 1: Follow the official URL: https://www.futurelearn.com/courses/poultry-health

Step 2: Participants must create an account on the FutureLearn website.

Step 3: Admission is only confirmed after the participant has registered and logged in.

The Syllabus

Welcome and introductions
Introduction to poultry
Anatomy and reproduction

General requirements for healthy birds
Poultry handling and health

Systemic infections
Respiratory infections
Gastrointestinal infections
Dermatological infections

Skeletal diseases and lameness
Prolapse and impactions
Cardio disease and nutritional deficiencies

Vaccination and immunity
Medication and minor surgical procedures
Euthanasia and legislation

Surgical treatment

Instructors

University of Nottingham, Nottingham Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What are the course completion certificate requirements?

To be eligible for the certificate, people who participated must successfully complete at least 90 percent of the total perceived steps as well as all tests.

2: Who is in charge of explaining this Poultry Health online course?

Robert Atterbury, Paul Barrow, Jane Howorth, and Gaynor Davies are the instructors for this online course.

3: How long will this Poultry Health certification online course last?

This course has a six-week online duration and requires three hours per week to complete.

4: Who created this Poultry Health online course syllabus?

The University of Nottingham and the British Hen Welfare Trust designed and delivered this course syllabus, which was delivered via the FutureLearn platform.

5: Who is going to benefit from this online course?

Candidates with a veterinary background, particularly small animal veterinarians, newly qualified veterinarians, and veterinary students, as well as owners of 'pet' (non-commercial) poultry, public/animal health professionals, and charities, are eligible to apply for this online course.