E.2 - for final approval of experience and for permission to submit an entry to the examination

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1 CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION Please view the general documents to obtain copies of: Introduction to RCVS Certificate examinations Timetable B.1: Guidance Notes for candidates on general requirements. G. Role of Advisers to Certificate Candidates. The following papers are enclosed: B.2: Specific Guidance Notes for the Certificate. These notes explain what is required in terms of experience and in terms of the content of the Certificate examinations. C: Syllabus and Commentary for the Certificate. D: Reading list. E: Application Forms E.1A, E.2. E.1A - for specific details of practice E.2 - for final approval of experience and for permission to submit an entry to the examination F. List of Advisers also refer to Lists of Certificate holders in Register of Members. A copy of the most recent Examination Question Paper is enclosed for your information. April 2010

2 The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Specialisation and Further Education B THE CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION SPECIFIC GUIDANCE NOTES FOR CANDIDATES [These notes must be read in conjunction with the B1 General Guidance Notes to Candidates] MEMBERSHIP OF THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS 1. It is a requirement of the Poultry Medicine and Production Board that ALL Candidates entering for the Certificate are Members of the Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons (MsRCVS). AIM 2. This Certificate is intended for those veterinary surgeons who wish to test themselves on a broad front at a level at least two years beyond that of a newly qualified graduate in veterinary medicine. Candidates would be expected to have both more knowledge and more experience of the poultry industry (including chickens, turkeys, ducks, gamebirds and pigeons) than a new graduate. The nature and scope of the examination is such that it can readily be taken by candidates from general practice and from other positions, such as teaching or DEFRA appointments, involving on-farm experience. GENERAL ADVICE FROM THE BOARD 3. If you are working on a day-to-day basis in veterinary activities such as the treatment and control of poultry diseases and the economics of poultry production, or if you are involved in such work on a full time basis and wish to have your knowledge and practical expertise tested and recognised to a level commensurate with at least two years further study predominantly in the subject beyond that of a newly qualified graduate, you can apply to the RCVS to enrol as a prospective examination candidate. 4. You must be prepared to gain the necessary theoretical knowledge called for in the syllabus by using the reading list, by private studies and by attending sufficient short courses, meetings, etc., to acquire 30 "credits" over a period of two years (or 15 credits if you are offering one year of full-time experience) while you are gaining practical experience in your daily work in poultry medicine. SPECIFIC EXPERIENCE 5. Normally, graduates working in the field of poultry medicine can enrol at the beginning of the two years of minimum experience required prior to the Certificate examination, while those veterinary surgeons who are already sufficiently experienced may combine an enrolment application with an application for approval of experience, if they are

3 confident that they will have amassed sufficient "credits" by the time of the examination. All prospective candidates are, however, urged to allow adequate time to study the syllabus and to prepare the three case reports. The latter are an important part of the examination and before embarking on the preparation of the reports, candidates should discuss their content and format with an adviser. The secretary to the Board can put you in touch with the Board Member nearest to you. 6. Candidates must show that during the period of experience being offered they are, or have been consistently involved over at least two years on a part-time basis, or over at least one year on a full-time basis in activities such as the treatment and control of poultry diseases. Details should be given, on the application forms, of the poultry work in the practice (or other veterinary centre), in such a way that the Board members can assess this in terms of content and extent. Details should also be given of personal involvement in the poultry work described - number of routine advisory visits, health control visits, and so on, with information on the services you provide. If you are offering part-time involvement over a two-year period, an estimate should be made of the average number of hours per week which you spend on poultry work - (a) on farms and (b) as desk work. 7. Candidates may gain the specific experience required for this Certificate: (a) at an approved centre OR (b) at an approved practice. Approved Centre Route: 8. Candidates following the approved centre route will not be permitted to enter for the examination until they have been Member of the College or held an approved veterinary qualification for at least two years and are required to offer experience in the subject as specified by the Board of at least two years full time. Applications for approval of a Centre must be made directly by the Centre to the RCVS and not by the candidate. An application form can be obtained from the RCVS if applicable. Approved Practice Route: 9. Candidates following the approved practice route will not be permitted to enter for the examination until they have been Members of the College or held an approved veterinary qualification for at least four years and have gained experience in the subject over at least four years. The Board has discretion to increase the requirements for experience for any candidate above the minimum specified if it is considered to benefit the candidate.

4 FINAL APPROVAL OF EXPERIENCE Credits 10. When applying for final approval of experience, candidates are required to show that, by the time of entry to the examination, they have obtained 15 credits for each of the two years of approved experience, (see Table at the end of this document B2). Relevant short courses, and other forms of learning which will carry credits, will normally have been designated beforehand by the Board, but the byelaws permit retrospective approval. You should therefore include any local meetings or courses, or overseas meetings or conferences, which you have attended and consider relevant. Formal "certification" of attendance is not required. 11. The requirements in Para. 10 are in addition to completion of the RCVS CPD Record Card which every candidate is required to complete and submit when applying for FINAL approval of experience. 12. Short periods spent with specified veterinary surgeons will normally rank for credits - but approval must be gained beforehand from the Board. 13. Candidates will be asked, at the time of enrolment, to say how they propose to gain the necessary credits and, at the time of seeking final approval of experience, to give information on the number of credits so far gained. THE EXAMINATION 14. The examination consists of three Sections: (a) (b) (c) 3 case reports TWO x 2 hour written papers, and an oral and practical examination. SUBMITTED WORK FOR EXAMINATION Number and Format 15. The aim of the Board in making the submission of case reports part of the examination is to gain information on each candidate's type and depth of practical experience. 16. Three case reports must be submitted. At least one of the three reports should deal with a site problem investigated by the candidate. A series of reports on routine visits may be submitted as one case report. All reports should deal with problems investigated personally by the candidate. Published papers may not be submitted as such, although work which has been the subject of a publication or publications could form the basis for one or more case reports. Candidates are asked to submit an electronic version of their submitted work together with their hard copy. This will be retained at RCVS

5 unless requested by the examiners for purposes such as checking the word count. The electronic version should be Microsoft Office 2000 or XP compatible and should be submitted on CD. Please ensure that the disks are easily identifiable by placing them in an envelope with your name, and Electronic version of submitted work for Certificate in Poultry Medicine and Production marked clearly on the front. Word Count 17. The length of each case report should not exceed 3000 words (excluding appendices and references). A word count should be noted at the end of each case report. Grading Scheme: 18. The submitted work will be graded Good Pass ; Pass or Fail. Certificate work that achieves a Good Pass may be used as suitable examples for prospective candidates. WRITTEN EXAMINATION 19. Candidates are warned that answers should be given specifically and that illegible handwriting may result in examiners being unable to award marks for information which candidates intended to convey. Format 20. This will consist of two 2-hour papers, each divided into two sections, viz. Section A - three essay-type questions of which two must be answered, and Section B - 10 shortanswer questions, all of which are compulsory. 21. Paper I will be set with the emphasis primarily on diseases of poultry Paper II will cover the rest of the syllabus. 22. Questions will be directed mainly at assessing a candidate's knowledge in the disease and management areas. Attention is drawn to the need for clarity of presentation in written answers (and in other written work submitted) since this is an important aspect in communication with clients. Marks Scheme 23. Paper l will be marked out of 50 marks Paper ll will be marked out of 50 marks Total Mark for this Section (b) = 100 marks

6 ORAL AND PRACTICAL EXAMINATION Format 24. This will not normally last for more than two hours in all for each candidate. 25. This section of the examination will be mainly oral in character and use may be made by the examiners of post-mortem and slaughterhouse specimens, together with slides and other visual material. As much emphasis as possible will be given to the practical content of the examination. 26. The candidate's case reports may be discussed. Marks Scheme 27. TOTAL Mark for this Section (c) = 100 marks SYLLABUS, COMMENTARY AND READING LIST 28. A detailed syllabus and commentary is provided. 29. A reading list is provided. However, in view of increasing access to the internet, and the ready availability of on-line literature searches, the Board has agreed that the existing reading list should be frozen in 2002 and that in 2-3 years time these lists will be withdrawn altogether. In future, candidates will be expected to undertake their own research and are encouraged to seek advice on suitable reading matter from their advisers and through the RCVS Library and Information Service. ADVISERS 30. All candidates must have an adviser (one who has been an Examiner for the Certificate in Poultry Medicine and Production would be particularly helpful), and must arrange to have at least one talk with them during the course of their studies. 31. Candidates are advised to look in the back of the RCVS Register of Members for the names of Certificate and Diploma holders in Poultry Medicine and Production, and seek their agreement to act in this capacity, prior to enrolment. Candidates are strongly urged to contact their adviser to discuss any points arising in studies for the examination, including the preparation of Case Books. It is stressed that candidates who seek the guidance of an adviser benefit significantly in their preparation for and performance in the examination. It is for candidates to approach their adviser, to keep in touch with them during the period of enrolment and travel to meet them should this be necessary.

7 MEMBERSHIP OF VETERINARY ASSOCIATIONS/SOCIETIES 32. Enrolled candidates are encouraged to become a Member of the British Veterinary Poultry Association and attend meetings. ABBREVIATION FOR QUALIFICATION 33. Successful candidates are permitted to use the abbreviation "Cert PMP" after their names in the RCVS Register of Members, and on practice plate, stationery, etc. Certificate holders who obtain the Diploma in the same subject cease to use the Certificate abbreviation. June 1999 Nov 2001 Revised Feb 2003 Revised April 2005 Revised April 2006 Last updated April 2008

8 POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION BOARD - CREDIT SYSTEM FOR CERTIFICATE 30 credits are required over the two-year period leading to entry to the examination ie.15 per year. Credits can be obtained by attendance at meetings and conferences or by spending time in a practice or working full time as a Company veterinarian specialising in Poultry Medicine and Production. TYPE OF COURSE/MEETING/DAY No. OF CREDITS TOTAL (per session) am pm eve British Vet. Poultry Assn. meetings (2 Per day - Max. = 8) Other meetings inc.international Meetings with educational content (½ per session ie. 6 x ½ days - Max. = 3) incl. EC Poultry Vets. Study Group Day with Diplomate other then employer (1 per day - Max. = 1) Day with Certificate Holder (exclude own practice) 1 per day - Max. = 1) Refresher and Short Courses (2 per day - Max. = 2) Long Course ie. 2 weeks (each reviewed on merit at Board's discretion) (2 per day - Max. = 16) Revised June 1998

9 THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS C CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION COMMENTARY Candidates will be expected to have both more knowledge and more experience of the poultry industry (all species) than a new graduate. The examination is intended for those veterinary surgeons who wish to test themselves on a broad front in this area, at a level at least two years beyond that of a newly qualified graduate. The nature and scope of the examination is such that it can readily be taken by candidates from general practice and from other branches of the profession involving on-farm experience. Practical husbandry and nutritional experience is essential. It is assumed that the candidate will have a working knowledge of the anatomy and physiology of the species listed above. Candidates are reminded that, at all times, welfare of poultry is paramount. SYLLABUS 1. The candidate will be expected to have a sound working knowledge of the following: A. Those diseases of poultry which are commonly encountered, including their diagnosis and control; vices; zoonoses and their implications. B. Notifiable diseases of poultry; legislation C. Diagnostic methods including - Clinical examination Case recording Post-mortem examination Collection, preservation and transport of samples for laboratory examination Routine diagnostic laboratory techniques D. Therapeutics, prophylactic medication, growth promotors, residues and relevant legislation E. Immunity and vaccination F. Disease control programmes on a national, multiple flock and individual flock basis, principles and methods of application; export and import certification; disinfection and disinfectants G. Reproduction Anatomy and physiology of reproduction; artificial insemination Diseases of the reproductive tract; fertility and infertility Egg production Breeding stock

10 For human consumption Investigation of suboptimal egg production and/or quality Hatchery management, incubation and the examination of infertile eggs and dead-in-shell embryos H. Nutrition Anatomy, physiology and normal flora of the alimentary tract Basic nutritional requirements of poultry at different ages Common dietary constituents, used in compounding rations Water requirements Nutritional deficiencies I. Production systems, including housing and management; types and underlying principles; for breeders, rearers, egg layers (human consumption), broilers, extensive and intensive systems J. Welfare (including transport and slaughter) 2. The candidate should also have a general understanding of - K. Structure and economics of the industry Poultry population, economic, marketing and other factors influencing same Genetic improvement, principles and systems, breeding pyramids, resistance to disease and other health considerations Feed industry and other supporting industries - source, variation in supplies and cost of feeds Poultry marketing, slaughtering methods and meat inspection and processing Elementary statistics L. Economics of poultry production M. Recording systems N. Poultry slaughter and cutting room operations Revised - July l993 Revised - June 1995 Commentary Revised - June 1999

11 The Royal College of Veterinary Surgeons Specialisation and Further Education D Candidates should note that the reading list for Poultry Medicine and Production was frozen in 2002 and will eventually be withdrawn. Candidates are expected to research the literature for themselves and are recommended to make use of the RCVS Library and Information Service for this purpose ( - library@rcvs.org.uk or telephone ). Candidates should also seek advice on suitable reading matter from their advisers. Certificate and Diploma in Poultry Medicine and Production REFERENCE AND READING LIST Journals Poultry World and Misset World Poultry (free)(negligible value) Poultry *Avian Pathology *Avian Diseases Research in Veterinary Science )useful but contain only Journal of Comparative Pathology )selected poultry items *Journal Applied Poultry Research American Journal of Veterinary Research ) *British Poultry Science - academic *Poultry Science Poultry Digest Poultry International - free Vet. Quarterly (pub. Netherlands)(has numerous poultry and related articles) *World's Poultry Science (free to members of WPSA) *Veterinary Record Textbooks, etc. Anatomy King A S and McLelland J C (1984) Birds: their structure and function, 2nd ed. Eastbourne, Baillière Tindall ALSO McLELLAND J C (l990) Colour Atlas of Avian Anatomy, London, Wolfe Medical Disease: *American Association of Avian Pathologists (1982) Isolation and identification of avian pathogens, 2nd ed. College Station, Texas. Coutts G S (1981) Poultry diseases under modern management, Hindhead, Saiga Publishing Company Jordan F T W (1990) Poultry diseases, 3rd edn. London, Baillière Tindall Jordan F T W and Pattison M (1996) Poultry Diseases, 4th edn. London, W B Saunders.

12 *Calnek B W et al (1991) Diseases of poultry, 9th edn. Ames, Iowa State University Press Pattison M (1993) The Health of Poultry. Longman Randall C J (1984) A colour atlas of diseases of the domestic fowl and turkey, London, Wolfe Medical Riddell, C. (1987) Avian Histopathology. American Association of Avian Pathologists. Embryology: Freeman B M and Vince MA (1974) Development of the avian embryo, behavioural and physiological aspects, London, Chapman and Hall Romanoff A L (1960) The avian embryo (structural and functional development) London, Macmillan Soloman S E (l99l) Egg and Eggshell Quality, Wolfe Publishing Ltd, London (Expensive ( 35) but the definitive work on the topic). Histology: Hodges R D (1974) The histology of the fowl, London, Academic Press Management: *Sainsbury D (1992) Poultry health and management, 3rd edn. London, Granada Publishing Nutrition: *Summers and Leeson, Poultry nutrition handbook (?1986) University of Guelph, Education Practice Office, Ontario, Canada N1G 2W1 (cost approx 10 Canadian dollars) Physiology: *Bell D J and Freeman B M ( ) Physiology of the domestic fowl: 5 volumes, London, Academic Press (expensive) *Sturkie P D (Ed) (l976) Avian Pysiology (3rd Ed) Springer-Verlag, New York. (Very comprehensive if somewhat academic). * Essential reading. The following are Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries and Food publications (see also the current edition of the Agriculture and Food Catalogue, DEFRA Publications, Lion House, Willowburn Estate, Alnwick, Northumberland, NE66 2PF): Ducks and geese (1980) 4.50 HMSO *Incubation and hatchery practice (1977) 5.20 HMSO *Poultry nutrition (1974) 2.25 HMSO Turkey production: breeding and husbandry (1985) 8.25 HMSO Turkey production: health (1983) 5.00 HMSO *Avian embryo development (1972) 2.25 HMSO

13 FAWC Reports Report on the welfare of poultry at the time of slaughter (1982) 1.04 FAWC Additionally, there are a number of useful pamphlets listed in the catalogue on poultry management and disease. DEFRA Codes of Welfare: - (The Welfare of Livestock - Turkeys - Leaflet 704) (The Welfare of Livestock - Domestic Fowls - Leaflet 703) (The Welfare of Livestock- Ducks - Leaflet 937) FAWC Broilers and Turkeys, large layers and free range The American Association of Avian Pathologists holds sets of slides which are available for purchase; transparencies and slides are also held in the Liverpool Veterinary School by the Department of Veterinary Pathology (contact Dr F T W Jordan, ). Access to the Central Veterinary Laboratory's Transparency Collection may be arranged by prior contact with the Librarian; a catalogue is available from the CVL Library. Slides and videotapes of Avian Disease are also held by the C. L Davis Foundation (6245 Formoor Lane, Gurnee, Illinois, USA ) Further reading: ARC (l975) The Nutrients Requirements of Farm Livestock No. l Poultry (Technical Reviews and Summaries) (Still useful) (London) BEAVEN D A (1984) Manufacture of animal feeds. Turret-Wheatland Ltd. Rickmansworth. ( 18.50) (Useful if you do not know about feed production). BEER J V (1988) Diseases of Gamebirds and Wildfowl. The Game Conservancy (Hants). (Rather basic and not written for veterinarians but tries to be comprehensive). (There are a number of useful Game Conservancy leaflets on rearing game). BRADLEY O C and GRAHAME T (1960)(4th Ed) The structure of the fowl. Oliver and Boyd. (London and Edinburgh) BREMNER A S and JOHNSTON A M (1996) Poultry Meat, Hygiene and Inspection W B Saunders Co. Ltd. HAFEZ E S E (1980) Reproduction in farm animals. 4th Ed. Lea and Febiger (Philadelphia) (This has a substantial chapter on Poultry) HOMER P. and SCHAIBLE P J (l980) Poultry: Feeds and Nutrition AVI publishing Co. Inc. Westport, Connecticut.

14 KITCHELL A G (1982) A Manual of Recommended Methods for the Microbiological Examination of Poultry and Poultry Products. British Poultry Meat Assn Ltd. (London) LANDAUER W (1967) The Hatchability of Chicken Eggs as Influenced by Environment and Heredity. University of Connecticut. LANDAUER W (1973) The Hatchability of Chicken Eggs as Influenced by Environment and Heredity. University of Connecticut. *DEFRA (Technical Bulletin) (1974) Testing of Eggs for Quality. HMSO (This is an important part of egg production and therefore of poultry production). *NORTH, M O (1984) Commercial Chicken Production Manual (3rd Ed) AVI publishing Co. Inc. Westport, Connecticut. SUMMERS, J D and LEESON S (1985) Poultry Nutrition Handbook. University of Guelph, Ontario, Canada. $10. (Valuable source of basic information). DEFRA booklets and leaflets. (Short and concise): Artificial insemination in poultry. Bulletin 213. Chicken rearing on the smaller unit. (1984) Leaflet 785. Deep litter system for layers and breeders. (1982) Leaflet 384. Disinfection and disinfection of poultry houses. (1983) Leaflet 514. Disposal of poultry carcasses. (1982) Leaflet 832. Disposal of unwanted day-old chicks, turkey poults and hatchery waste. (1987) Leaflet P 568. Environment for laying stock. (1982) Booklet Feeding the laying hen. (1983) Booklet Floor rearing of replacement pullets. (1982) Leaflet 426. Hatching egg storage on the farm. (1982) Leaflet 804. Pheasant Incubation. (1977) Advisory Leaflet 604. Poultry house insulation. (1983) Leaflet 637. Table egg storage on the farm. (1983) Leaflet 563. The Climatic Environment of Poultry Houses. Bulletin 212.

15 Multi-media aids CD ROM - Coccidiosis in Chickens by Dr M Stallbaumer - Catalogue RVC 05 available from the Unit for Continuing Veterinary Education (UVCE, Royal Veterinary College Royal College Street, London NWl OTU Tel Useful website addresses British Veterinary Poultry Association (BVPA) Farm Animal Welfare Council (FAWC) Animal Welfare Foundation (AWF) Oct 1988/RCVS/JE Revised - June l993 Revised - June 1995 Revised - May and Oct Revised June 1998 Revised June 1999 Revised Nov 2002 then frozen

16 E.1A PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU COMPLETE A FORM E1 (TO BE FOUND IN THE COMMON DOCUMENTS) AND ATTACH IT TO THIS FORM Details of the veterinary practice in which experience is being gained over at least two calendar years to meet the requirements of the byelaws for the Certificate in Poultry Medicine and Production: (If more than one practice please photocopy this form and complete in respect of each such practice) 1. Main area of employment (giving names and addresses and dates (from/to)): 2. Description of type of involvement in poultry medicine and production (giving names and addresses and dates): 3. Description of your experience in relation to poultry medicine and production. Please give details of the poultry work in the practice or other centre - and of your personal involvement in the work described. Please estimate the average number of hours per week, which you spend on poultry work - on farms and including deskwork; or express this as an average percentage of your time.

17 4. Brief description of your other professional activities: 5. CREDITS In order that the Board may advise you on short courses, meetings, etc., which will count for credits, please indicate below those which you are planning to attend in order to gain 15 credits (the equivalent of five 3-session days) per year of approved experience, i.e. 30 credits in all. If you wish to spend a day or days with a veterinarian for the purpose of gaining experience in particular aspects of poultry medicine and production, and wish to count such periods for credits, you should obtain approval from the Board in advance - and, if you wish, you can give details below:

18 PLEASE ADD ANY OTHER INFORMATION YOU WISH TO SUBMIT. Signature Date PLEASE RETURN ORIGINAL FORM PLUS 4 COPIES Please enclosed a S.A.E. for acknowledgement

19 THE ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS E.2 Specialisation and Further Education CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION Application for FINAL approval of experience and for permission to submit an entry to the next examination to be completed and returned to the RCVS, Belgravia House, Horseferry Road, London SW1P 2AF by 1 November. NO LATE APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED. PLEASE SEND ORIGINAL PLUS FOUR COPIES OF ALL FORMS 1. TITLE 2. NAME in full (block letters) 3. DEGREES/DIPLOMAS/CERTIFICATES (in abbrev. form) 4. ADDRESS for all correspondence (block letters) 5. TELEPHONE No. (for daytime contact) FAX No.(for daytime contact) E MAIL: 6. DATE OF ENROLMENT (MONTH/YEAR) If application for enrolment is being submitted concurrently with this application please state. 7. PERIODS OF EXPERIENCE BEING OFFERED to meet the requirements of the byelaws Establishment (name and address) Period of employment (from/to) Certified by employer

20 If there has been any change in the work-load of the establishment, or in your personal work-load, since you applied for enrolment, please give details below: (Such details should include the nature of your own role/appointment, and give average hours per month spent on work related to poultry medicine and production, and the types and sizes of poultry populations serviced by you from the practice/centre.) 8. CREDITS GAINED (The Board stipulates that a total of 15 credits per year of approved experience, i.e. the equivalent of two calendar years making 30 credits in all, shall have been obtained by the time of submitting an entry to the examination. If, therefore, you have not yet obtained sufficient credits there is still time to meet this requirement.) Description of the course or other form of learning in which you have participated Date(s) Hours of relevant formal lectures Hours of relevant Pract/clinical involvement No. of credits claimed (Max. 3 per day on a time basis. If you have not yet gained the full 30 credits, please indicate below how you propose to acquire the balance:

21 Please send a photocopy of your RCVS CPD Record Card covering the period of experience being offered. 9. PUBLICATIONS/ARTICLES/PAPERS/LECTURES Please give details below (including any involvement in the instruction of others ) or append a paper: 10. OTHER POSTGRADUATE STUDIES - please state if, during the period of experience being offered, you have been or are studying for any other postgraduate qualification - and if yes, give brief details: 11. I HEREBY APPLY FOR APPROVAL OF EXPERIENCE AND FOR PERMISSION TO SUBMIT AN ENTRY TO THE NEXT CERTIFICATE EXAMINATION IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION. I certify that the period of experience being offered has not been/is not being offered to meet the requirement of the byelaws for any other RCVS Certificate or Diploma.

22 12. CONFIRMATION OF INTENT TO SIT THE EXAMINATION If approval of experience is granted, I do / do not (delete as appropriate) intend to submit an entry to the next examination. (Closing date for receipt of entry to the examination is 1 March). Signature Date Please enclosed a S.A.E. for acknowledgement PLEASE RETURN ORIGINAL FORM PLUS 4 COPIES THE FOLLOWING SECTION SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY YOUR ADVISER. I confirm that I am acting as this candidate's Adviser Name: (block capitals) Signature: Date

23 F CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION ADVISER LIST Candidates should consult the RCVS Register of Members for a suitably willing and qualified individual (someone holding a Certificate or Diploma or equivalent) who is familiar with the RCVS Certificate or Diploma examination system and clinically active.

24 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION TUESDAY 21 JULY 2009 PAPER I (2 hours) This paper is in two Sections (A and B) and instructions relating to the number of questions to be answered are given at the head of each Section. SECTION A Candidates are required to answer TWO of the following THREE questions. Allow 30 minutes per question. Illegible handwriting or failure to answer the question in the form requested may result in examiners being unable to award marks for information which candidates intended to convey. 1. Discuss the use of antimicrobials in poultry health and production indicating those of value for particular diseases. 2. Discuss the Poultry Health Scheme, its requirements, any improvements you consider necessary and its impact on the poultry health status of the United Kingdom. 3. Outline a typical vaccination program for use in turkey parents in the United Kingdom. Describe the diseases covered and the rationale for when each vaccine is used. P.T.O. for SECTION B

25 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION TUESDAY 21 JULY 2009 PAPER I SECTION B Candidates are required to answer ALL TEN of the following questions. Allow 6 minutes per question. Illegible handwriting or failure to answer the question in the form requested may result in examiners being unable to award marks for information which candidates intended to convey. Write short notes on: 4. Pododermatitis. 5. Cross-contamination in the feed mill. 6. Hatchery hygiene. 7. The use of ND vaccines in the United Kingdom. 8. Control of worms in chickens. 9. Infectious Bursal Disease in broilers and its control. 10. What is competitive exclusion? How might it be used commercially? 11. Signs and control of aspergillosis in poultry. 12. Causes of abnormal feathers in broilers. 13. Epidemiology of ILT in commercial layers

26 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION TUESDAY 21 JULY 2009 PAPER ll (2 hours) This paper is in two Sections (A and B) and instructions relating to the number of questions to be answered are given at the head of each Section. SECTION A Candidates are required to answer TWO of the following THREE questions. Allow 30 minutes per question. Illegible handwriting or failure to answer the question in the form requested may result in examiners being unable to award marks for information which candidates intended to convey. 1. Marek s disease is a viral condition that mainly affects chickens. Discuss how chickens are likely to become infected with this virus, the clinical signs and post mortem features of the various manifestations of this disease, and the methods used by the Poultry Industry to control Marek s disease. 2. A new client is seeking advice on how to ensure his flock of broilers remains free of Salmonella. How would you respond? 3. Describe the diseases associated with Mycoplasma infections in domestic chickens, their epidemiology, interactions with other pathogens, treatment and control. P.T.O. for SECTION B

27 ROYAL COLLEGE OF VETERINARY SURGEONS CERTIFICATE IN POULTRY MEDICINE AND PRODUCTION TUESDAY 21 JULY 2009 PAPER ll SECTION B Candidates are required to answer ALL TEN of the following questions. Allow 6 minutes per question. Illegible handwriting or failure to answer the question in the form requested may result in examiners being unable to award marks for information which candidates intended to convey. Write short notes on: 4. Derzy's disease. 5. Antibiotic treatment of birds in lay. 6. Erysipelas infection in poultry. 7. The diagnostic tools available to confirm and investigate Avian Influenza. 8. Botulism in poultry. 9. The administration of live vaccines to poultry. 10. Egg Drop Syndrome in laying birds. 11. Immunosuppression in chickens. 12. Red mite control in commercial layers. 13. Vaccination against mycoplasmosis in chickens