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Gut Health in Pigs and Poultry

Key details

About this course
  • Online & On-site
  • 25 and 26 May 2027
  • Online preparation (4-6 hours self-paced)
  • €1395

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Introduction
Gut health is key for the health and welfare of pigs and poultry. It offers vital benefits such as enhanced immune function, reduced stress, and lowered risk of diseases. Join this course to explore the complex mechanisms underlying intestinal health and its connection to the immune system, and use this knowledge to your advantage.

Who is this course for?

For who

This course is designed for professionals dedicated to the health and nutrition of pigs and poultry, including those in animal feed and feed additive companies, veterinarians, farm advisors and farmers. It also benefits policy makers, researchers and educators seeking to deepen their expertise and connect with practitioners.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
  • Explain the mechanisms of the immune system in pigs and poultry
  • Define how the immune system is linked to the intestines and its microbiome
  • Recommend feed ingredients for improved gut health and immune system

Programme details

Programme

The course consists of three parts:

  • Online preparation (4-6 hours, self-paced): Learn about intestinal health and the microbiome through videos, quizzes, readings, and online discussions.
  • On-campus part (25 and 26 May): Connect your knowledge to practice through group work, explore the journey from gut health insights to product innovation, and discover how lab innovations open up new opportunities for research and application.
  • Online come-back day (date to be determined with course participants): Reconnect with experts and peers to tackle questions, obstacles and challenges you encountered in applying course insights to practice.

Certification

Certification

After successfully following this course you will receive an certificate.

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Organisational unit

Wageningen Academy

Educational type

Course

Interest area

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animals

Date

Tue 25 May 2027 -
Wed 26 May 2027

Price

€1395

Accreditation

Accreditation points

Format

Blended

Course starts immediately

Fixed start date

Language of instruction

English

Minimum number of learners

15

Maximum number of learners

35