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 Newcastle disease virus (NDV). 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 Newcastle disease at Pirbright, is intended to broaden participants understanding of Newcastle 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 NDV.
Learning outcomes
Divided into 4 individual modules, you will be able to:
- Discuss the history, impact, structure, and describe the different pathotypes of NDV.
- Describe the transition and spread of NDV including incubation periods.
- Recognise the clinical signs of the different clinical forms of NDV and compare to other diseases for differential diagnoses.
- Identify appropriate samples for laboratory diagnosis and describe diagnostic tests selection.
- Discuss disease control and risk mitigation strategies including vaccination.
Course modules
The course comprises of the following modules:
| Module title | Duration (minutes) | No of questions | |
| 1. | Introductory module | 25 | 6 |
| 2. | Transmission, Spread and Clinical Signs | 20 | 20 |
| 3. | Diagnosis and Testing | 30 | 7 |
| 4. | Prevention and Control Measures | 20 | 7 |
A certificate will be awarded to individuals successfully completing all modules of the course.
Next steps
Contact Pirbright Training for portal access details.