Module 2: Avian Mycoplasmosis
Mycoplasma spp. are of clinical and economic importance for the global poultry industry. This module provides an extensive overview of the knowledge regarding both pathogens and the factors that influence the clinical expression of the disease.
Course info
Time investment: 4 weeks with an estimated time investment of 12-16 hours per week
Start date: September 13, 2021; registration closes on September 9
Location: Online
Fee: €1700 (50% discount for ECPVS residents, 10% discount for participants that attended module 1)
Course content
Mycoplasma gallisepticum (Mg) and Mycoplasma synoviae (Ms) are of clinical and economic importance for the global poultry industry. Many countries and integrations are involved in monitoring programs to control both mycoplasma species. This module provides an extensive overview of the knowledge regarding both pathogens and the factors that influence the clinical expression of the disease. It also includes the epidemiology and transmission routes, survival characteristics, and the role of the avian hosts. Much attention is given to the diagnostic aspects of both pathogens, including the available serological and molecular tests used in monitoring programs. The role of antibiotic treatments and use of live or inactivated vaccines in the control of the pathogens and the consequences for the diagnostic approaches and monitoring programs are discussed.
This module on Avian Mycoplasmosis is part of a larger program concerning Poultry Health Science, that is offered by the Veterinary Faculty of the Utrecht ľ¹Ï¸£ÀûÓ°ÊÓ and Royal GD (Deventer), the Netherlands.
Weekly schedule
Monday
- Two hour online webinar with Q&A at the end (9:00-12:00 CET). Recording will be available during whole module.
- Q&A for Latin America and USA (17:00-18:00 CET).
- Providing 3 selected scientific papers for further reading.
Thursday
- Q&A hour online (9:00-10:00 CET for Asia, Middle East, Africa and Europe and 15:00-16:00 CET for Latin America and USA )
- In week 4: Case studies by participants and distribution of exam
Check the full schedule for module 2 here.
Lecturers
PhD DVM EBVS® European Specialist in Poultry Veterinary Science
PhD
Prof J.J. (Sjaak) de Wit DVM PhD EBVS® European Specialist in Poultry Veterinary Science
DVM FRCPath
DVM
DVM
PhD
Contact
Lisa Dietz
ovp.vet@uu.nl
+31 6 34146737