Each mode consists of information that is useful for anyone new with backyard poultry, as well as engaging content for those with more experience. Feel free to explore each module and its sections at your own pace, focusing on the topics where you need more information.
In this course, you'll follow the journey of Emily, a fictional backyard poultry owner from Indiana. Emily faces a concerning challenge—some of her birds might be getting sick. She discovers that an infectious poultry disease could be the cause, prompting her to take action to protect her flock.
Through Emily’s experiences, you’ll gain valuable insights into the key learning outcomes of this course:
Upon completing this course, you will be able to:
This course was developed by Purdue University in collaboration with SAFOSO AG and Purdue Agriculture's Natural Resources Extension (ANR), supported by the Indiana State Poultry Association (ISPA).
This course is part of the project "Improving Disease Preparedness Among Small-Scale Poultry Owners", funded by the USDA APHIS Veterinary Services through the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) under the Farm Bill.
NADPRP Project ID: APP-21244
For questions about this course, please contact:
Dr. Wendy Beauvais
Department of Comparative Pathobiology
Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine
wbeauvai@purdue.edu
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The course was produced by SAFOSO AG.
