Module 6: Antibiotics and resistance

The poultry industry has proven to be an innovative sector, responding to major diseases and challenges in efficient and effective ways. One of the major challenges of today and tomorrow is antimicrobial resistance.

Time investment: 3 weeks with an estimated time investment of 12-16 hours per week
Start date: February 6, 2023
Location: Online
Fee: €1275,- (50% discount for ECPVS residents and 10% for participants of previous modules)

Course content

The poultry industry has proven to be an innovative sector, responding to major diseases challenges in efficient and effective ways. One of the major challenges of today and tomorrow is antimicrobial resistance. The use of antibiotics in animal production receiving much attention all over the world. Registration of use is in place in an increasing number of countries. The amount of antibiotics used should be reduced with respect to animal health and welfare, therefore, to combat the threat of antimicrobial resistance and decrease the total use of antibiotics, the focus should be on prudent use of antibiotics.

In this module we will discuss the epidemiology of resistance in general and specific considerations for poultry and focus on the principles of prudent use in poultry healthcare. Available antibiotics are discussed, including their working mechanism, resistance development, pharmacokinetics and dynamics and treatment advices. Additionally, different test methods for antimicrobial susceptibility (diffusion, dilution and molecular) will be discussed during the module.

Schedule

Week 1 – Basics of antibiotics and antibiotic use
Monday February 6, 9.00 – 11.00 CET
Presentations (live, also recorded)

  • Introduction - J. Wiegel, DVM (10 min)
  • Active substances and mechanisms - Prof. J. Wagenaar (30 min)
  • Principles of prudent use  - Prof. J. Wagenaar (30 min)
  • Use of antibiotics in livestock - Dr. I. van Geijlswijk (30 min)
  • Therapy in poultry - Dr. I. van Geijlswijk (20 min)

Monday February 6, 11.00 - 12.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)    
Monday February 6, 17.00 - 18.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)    
Thursday February 9, 9.00 - 10.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)    
Thursday February 9, 15.00 - 16.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)    

Week 2 – Diagnostics and use of antibiotics in poultry production
Monday February 13, 9.00 – 11.00 CET
Presentations (live, also recorded)

  • Culture and susceptibility testing - Dr. A. Heuvelink (20 min)
  • Monitoring of resistance - Dr. A. Heuvelink (20 min)
  • Specific considerations in poultry - J. Wiegel, DVM (20 min)
  • Pharmacology in poultry - Prof. R. Gehring (40 min)
  • Translation into practice - J. Wiegel, DVM (20 min

Monday February 13, 11.00 - 12.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)
Monday February 13, 17.00 - 18.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)    
Thursday February 16, 9.00 - 10.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)    
Thursday February 16, 15.00 - 16.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)

Week 3 – Antimicrobial resistance
Monday February 20, 9.00 – 11.00 CET
Presentations (live, also recorded)

  • Basic mechanisms of resistance and epidemiology - Prof. J. Wagenaar (40 min)
  • One health approach - Prof. J. Wagenaar (20 min)
  • Prevention of infection and spread of resistance - Prof. J. Wagenaar (20 min)
  • Molecular diagnostics - Dr. A. Zomer (30 min)
  • Specific considerations in poultry - J. Wiegel, DVM (10 min)

Monday February 20, 11.00 - 12.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)    
Monday February 20, 17.00 - 18.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)    
Thursday February 23, 9.00 - 10.00 CET  Q&A (Asia, Europe, Africa)    
Thursday February 23, 15.00 - 16.00 CET Q&A (Latin America, USA)

Lecturers

  • Prof. Jaap Wagenaar DVM, PhD, EBVS European Specialist in Veterinary Microbiology
  • Dr. Inge van Geijlswijk, PharmD
  • Prof. Ronette Gehring, BVSc MMedVet, EBVS® European Specialist in Veterinary Pharmacology and Toxicology
  • Annet Heuvelink, PhD
  • Jeanine Wiegel DVM, MAHM

 

Contact

Inez Eikelboom
Coordinator Continuing Education
ovp.vet@uu.nl
+31 6 34146737