Module II : Broilers & Breeders
This course offers a comprehensive and practical learning experience for veterinarians and poultry production professionals seeking to strengthen their expertise in poultry health and management.
COURSE OVERVIEW
Format: Hybrid (Online + Residential)
Who it’s for? Poultry veterinarians and poultry professionals
Language: English
Duration: 5-day residential + 40h online module
Certificate: Part of the WVEPAH Certification Program
A comprehensive and practical program designed for poultry veterinarians and production professionals looking to advance their expertise in poultry health, diagnostics, management, and production.
Why join this course
Train with internationally recognized poultry experts
Gain practical skills used in real field situations
Improve decision-making in poultry health management
Stay current with global industry challenges and standards
Strengthen your expertise across health, nutrition, and production
Build confidence in diagnostics and clinical reasoning
Join the official WVEPAH Certification pathway to become an international expert
What you will work on
Diagnosis and prevention of poultry diseases
Avian influenza and disease vaccination strategies
Broiler and breeder production systems
Nutrition and gut health management
Clinical case analysis and field investigations
Laboratory diagnostics and postmortem techniques
Biosecurity, welfare, and farm health protocols
Emerging tools including AI in poultry production
When? 23-27 November, 2026
Where? University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB)
Price?
Early bird rate: €2,350 (until September 30th)
Regular fee: €2,500
The course fee includes:
Access to online course materials (for 7 years)
Final exam administered by Université de Montréal
Dinners and two coffee breaks per day during the residential week
Please note that the fee does not include accommodation, transportation, health insurance, or visa costs.
Members of WPSA and WVPA are eligible for a €100 discount upon registration, subject to proof of membership.
FINANCIAL SUPPORT
WEPAH, as a non-profit organization, cannot offer direct financial assistance for courses. However, If you are interested in attending but would require financial support, you may contact us at info@wvepah.org with your name, email address, company or organization and country of residence.
WVEPAH cannot guarantee any funding but may be able to facilitate sponsorship for your participation in our advance training modules.
DETAILED PROGRAM
ONLINE PART
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Topics covered
Broiler production, genetics & management
Breeder management & chick quality
Early chick care (first 7 days)
Poultry diseases (bacterial, viral & parasitic)
Respiratory diseases (AI, Newcastle, bronchitis)
Intestinal & metabolic diseases
Myopathies, heat stress & production issues
Hatchery management & egg handling
Vaccination programs & modern vaccine technologies
Nutrition, feed additives & antibiotic-free systems
Welfare, zoonoses & food safety
Diagnostics, histopathology & necropsy
Emerging technologies in poultry (AI)
RESIDENTIAL PART
Topics covered
Regional poultry production trends, challenges & opportunities
Poultry vaccines: viral, bacterial & modern platforms
Vaccination programs & field application strategies
Avian influenza updates & case discussions
Vaccination monitoring & interpretation
Poultry nutrition in Southeast Asia
Clinical case presentations & group discussions
Field visit to commercial poultry operations
Diagnostic approaches in poultry medicine
Broiler breeder diseases & mortality investigation
Laboratory diagnostics (ELISA & interpretation)
Postmortem, coccidiosis & practical field sessions
*The schedule listed is subject to change. Minor adjustments may occur.
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