{"id":13,"date":"2020-02-04T16:26:51","date_gmt":"2020-02-04T16:26:51","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/postgraduaat.vetworks.eu\/?page_id=13"},"modified":"2025-05-23T14:58:26","modified_gmt":"2025-05-23T14:58:26","slug":"about-the-course","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/poultryhealthsciences.com\/","title":{"rendered":"About the course"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_btn title=&#8221;Apply now&#8221; color=&#8221;primary&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; link=&#8221;url:https%3A%2F%2Fpoultryhealthsciences.com%2Findex.php%2Fregister%2F|title:Apply%20now|target:%20_blank|&#8221;][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;custom-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-graduation-cap&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;11\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>About the Poultry Health Sciences Postgraduate Course at Ghent University<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]It is a specialized academic program designed to provide in-depth knowledge and practical skills in all key areas of poultry health. It bridges theoretical understanding and applied field expertise, preparing participants to tackle current and future challenges in poultry production. The course combines scientific research, real-world applications, and multidisciplinary training to support sustainable, efficient, and welfare-oriented poultry farming on a global scale.[\/vc_column_text][vc_separator][vc_row_inner el_class=&#8221;custom-row&#8221;][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;1\/12&#8243; offset=&#8221;vc_hidden-xs&#8221;][vc_icon icon_fontawesome=&#8221;fas fa-check&#8221; size=&#8221;lg&#8221;][\/vc_column_inner][vc_column_inner width=&#8221;11\/12&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What makes this Poultry Health course valuable?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column_inner][\/vc_row_inner][vc_column_text]As global demand for sustainable animal protein grows, poultry stands out for its efficiency, minimal environmental impact, and ability to meet future food needs. 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