, the course covers fundamental diagnostic principles, laboratory techniques, microbial culture, molecular diagnostics, serological methods, and case-based approaches to avian disease diagnostics.
Students will gain hands-on experience in diagnosing bacterial, viral, fungal, and parasitic infections in birds through structured lectures, case scenarios, laboratory exercises, and assessments.
Learning Objectives:
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Understand the principles of laboratory diagnosis in avian medicine
- Perform avian pathogen isolation using microbiological culture techniques
- Identify pathogens using biochemical, molecular, and serological assays
- Interpret laboratory results and correlate findings with clinical cases
- Apply biosafety measures in avian pathogen laboratories
- Develop problem-solving skills through case-based learning
- Understand the regulatory and reporting requirements for avian diseases
Target Audience:
- Veterinary students specializing in avian medicine
- Diagnostic laboratory personnel
- Poultry health professionals
- Veterinary technicians
- Research scientists
