Target audience
The course is specifically designed for poultry health and industry professionals including vets and laboratory staff responsible for implementing diagnostic techniques to detect IBD virus (IBDV). The course can also be useful to anyone with a general interest in learning about the pathogenicity, clinical disease, epidemiology, and control of the virus.
Requirements and qualifications
Access to a computer with a reliable internet connection is essential. The course is prepared in English (UK).
Course description
This eLearning course designed in collaboration with subject matter experts conducting research on infectious bursal disease at Pirbright, is intended to broaden participants understanding of infectious bursal disease, and the virus which causes it. The course specifically focuses on information that would be useful for laboratory staff undertaking laboratory diagnostic testing of IBDV.
Learning outcomes
Divided into 5 individual modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss the history, impact, structure, and stability of IBDV.
- Describe the pathogenesis and spread, of IBDV including sources of infection, replication, and immunity.
- Recognise the clinical signs of IBDV and compare to other diseases for differential diagnoses.
- Explain laboratory diagnostics including molecular, virological, and serological techniques and as well as the pathological and histopathological changes.
- Discuss disease control and risk mitigation strategies.
Course modules
The course comprises of the following modules:
| Module title | Duration (minutes) | No of Questions | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Introductory module | 30 | 18 |
| 2. | Pathogenesis and spread of IBDV | 10 | 8 |
| 3. | Clinical diagnosis of IBD | 10 | 9 |
| 4. | Introduction to laboratory diagnosis | 20 | 9 |
| 5. | Disease Control | 15 | 9 |
A certificate will be awarded to individuals successfully completing all modules of the course.
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.