Certificate in Pig Practice
5 day residential course in Cambridge
Certificate course |
Venue |
Dates |
Cost(Includes 4 nights accommodation ½ board) |
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Dairy Cattle Practice Modules 1-10 |
New Hall, Cambridge |
Mon 19-Fri 23 January 2009 |
£1500-00
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Beef Cattle Practice Modules 1-5 |
New Hall, Cambridge |
Mon 2-Fri 6 February 2009 |
£1500-00
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Sheep Practice Modules 1-5 |
New Hall, Cambridge |
Mon 30 March-Fri 3 April 2009 |
£1500-00 |
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Pig Practice Modules 1-10 |
New Hall, Cambridge |
Mon 20-Fri 24 April 2009 |
£1500-00 |
To get a detailed brochure please e-mail expertvets@ntlworld.com
This 5 day residential course for veterinarians consists of 5 modules. The modules highlight important information and key skills to optimise the health, welfare, productivity and profitability of pigs. Additional assignments, review questions and examinations are required before the certificate is awarded.
Accredited by:
Certificate in Pig Practice
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Module |
Key Topic: Pig Practice |
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1 |
Clinical investigations |
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2 |
Important diseases 1 |
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3 |
Important diseases 2 |
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4 |
Reproduction and obstetrics |
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5 |
Population medicine and herd health plans |
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6 |
Outdoor and organic pigs |
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7 |
Therapeutics, anaesthesia and surgery |
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8 |
Pet pigs |
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9 |
Sampling, clinical pathology and post-mortems |
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10 |
Differential diagnosis |
Learning outcomes and syllabus
Module 1: Clinical examination
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Be able to describe how to perform a clinical examination of
sows, boars, growers and piglets in detail using appropriate
restraint techniques
- Be aware of the range of clinical techniques that may be useful in pigs
- Be aware of the range and limitations of further investigations in pigs
- Be able to identify and interpret clinical abnormalities
Module 2 Important diseases I:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should have:
· A detailed understanding of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention and control of the important diseases of the musculoskeletal system, respiratory system, gastrointestinal system, gastrointestinal system and the skin
Module 3 Important diseases II:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should have a:
- Detailed understanding of the epidemiology, clinical presentation, diagnosis, prevention and control of the important diseases of the central nervous system, the cardiovascular system, the urogenital system and udder and polysystemic diseases
Module 4 Reproduction and obstetrics in the Pig
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Understand how to optimize the breeding potential of the sow and boar
· Be able to recognise normal parturition in the sow and how to induce parturition
· Be able to recognize and understand how to correct common forms of dystocia
· Understand the potential post-partum problems in the sow
· Understand the infectious and non-infectious causes of infertility in the sow and boar
Module 5 Population medicine and herd health plans:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Understand the economic impact of disease
· Understand how management practices can reduce the risk and prevalence of disease
· Understand the structure, function and content of the Assured British Pigs Assurance Scheme and be able to devise appropriate health plans
· Understand how to examine and evaluate the disease associated risk factors on a farm visit
· Understand the key performance indicators of health, welfare and productivity
· Appreciate the value of abattoir monitoring and the ZAP salmonella scheme
· Understand how pigs can be mass medicated
Module 6 Outdoor and organic pigs:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Understand the important conditions of outdoor pigs
· Be able to prepare appropriate health plans for outdoor pigs
· Understand the important aspects of organic herd disease prevention and control
Module 7 Therapeutics, anaesthesia and surgery:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Be able to select appropriate therapies
- Devise appropriate management plans
- Be able to describe appropriate anaesthesia/analgesia regimes
- Describe the surgical procedures presented in this unit
Module 8 Pet pigs:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Be able to give appropriate advise regarding the husbandry and reproduction of pet pigs
· Be able to clinically examine a pet pig
· Be able to recognize and treat appropriately common health problems affecting pet pigs
· Be able to give appropriate advise regarding the prevention of common diseases
Module 9 Sampling, clinical pathology and post-mortems:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Be able to take appropriate samples
· Be able to interpret clinical pathology and haematological results
· Understand how to perform a basic post-mortem
· Be able to recognize common gross pathological lesions
Module 10 Differential diagnosis:
Aims:
On completion of the module delegates should:
· Be able to devise a basic differential diagnostic list for common syndromes encounted in pig practice
· Be able to suggest how they could be differentiated
Other information
How are the certificates awarded?
Successful completion of all modules enables you to sit the final examinations for that certificate.
The cost of the final examination is £300-00.
Each module covers a key topic in 3-6 hours of tutorial time and 2-4 hours of self-study. The certificates can be completed in 12 months.
How will my knowledge at the end of the module be assessed?
Assessment of each module consists of short review questions and a written assignment completed during the self-study time. These will be marked and a confidential delegate feedback form provided.