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Challenges in Today’s Poultry Nutrition

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In short
  • 3 days
  • 15 - 30 participants
  • € 1,895.00
  • On campus
  • This includes course materials, lunches, refreshments, and dinner on day 2.

Learn about this course

Introduction
Are you ready to tackle the latest challenges in poultry nutrition? Join WUR's expert-led course and gain the knowledge and skills you need to succeed in today's industry. Our comprehensive program covers feed additives, antibiotic-free production, and broiler performance. Also, gut health, nutrient utilisation, feed efficiency, and animal welfare are discussed. With a structured curriculum and experienced instructors, you'll learn the latest techniques and best practices to advance your career. Anyone looking to deepen their knowledge of poultry nutrition and take their expertise to the next level is welcome. Apply now and join a community of like-minded professionals at WUR.

For who is this course fitting?

Target audience

The course is aimed at professionals working as a nutritionist, advisor, veterinarian, manager, teacher, or researcher. But other professionals involved in poultry production or from the (supplying) industry or government are also welcome in this course. The course is aimed in particular at young academics (incl. HBO, who graduated only a few years ago). The course is conducted in English, so proficiency in English is required.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
  • Explain the scientific basis of the interaction between nutrition and the bird’s metabolic status.
  • Assess the effects of individual feed ingredients in feed formulation.
  • Consider the influence of nutrition on immunology, the microbiome, stress and the occurrence of metabolic diseases
  • Value the importance of nutrition and (hot) climatic conditions world-wide.

Programme details

Programme

Our poultry nutrition course covers a wide range of topics, including:

  • Feed optimalisation and management;
  • Feeding strategies in layers and parent stock;
  • Novel solutions;
  • Feed and (gut) health broilers;
  • Practical approach;
  • Nutrition climate interaction;
  • Feeding strategy as a function of climate.
    Our programme is designed to equip you with the tools to overcome the industry's toughest challenges today. Whether you're a nutritionist, veterinarian, producer, or researcher, our practical, evidence-based learning approach will deepen your knowledge.

Ahead of this course, we are closely monitoring the situation around bird flu and taking additional precautions if necessary. We ask participants to observe hygiene measures before coming to this course.

Download the flyer for the full programme.

Certification

Certification

Based on your attendance, you will receive a certificate at the end of the programme. This course is accredited for 18 PE-Veterinair points (2022 edition).

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Coordinators

Ahead of this course, we are closely monitoring the situation around bird flu and taking additional precautions if necessary. We ask participants to observe hygiene measures before coming to this course.

Interested in Challenges in Today’s Poultry Nutrition?

Organisational unit

Wageningen Academy

Educational type

Course

Interest area

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animals

Format

On-site

Course starts immediately

No

Language of instruction

English