Course curriculum

Lung ultrasonography is a game-changer in BRD management. The first step in advancing your skills is learning how to recognise different ultrasonographical lung images and get insights on what they mean for the animal. These first 3 modules focus on the importance of early detection of pneumonia using ultrasound, image recognition and provide a theoretical step-by-step lesson on how to apply the qTUS technique.

    1. Detection of pneumonia

    2. Handouts Module 1- Detection of pneumonia

    1. Module 2.1. - Image recognition

    2. Handouts Module 2.1. - Image recognition

    3. Quiz tier 1: static images

    4. Quiz tier 2: dynamic images

    5. Module 2.2. Pitfalls in image recognition

    6. Handouts Module 2.2. - Pitfalls in image recognition

    7. Decision tree - recognizing consolidations

    1. The qTUS technique

    2. Handouts qTUS technique

    3. Quiz tier 3: recognising qTUS images

About this course

  • €750,00
  • 12 lessons
  • 2 hours of video content

What is included?

The qTUS course is a 3-step program consisting of online learning, hands-on practical training and certification. After purchasing the course, you will get access to the following content:

  • Full course curriculum with video lessons and exercises .

  • Practical training session with an experienced qTUS user.

  • Certification moment: compare your skills to an experienced user and become part of the qTUS community!

  • Transportation and/or accommodation are not included in the course price. Feel free to contact us so we can find an advantageous solution together.

Meet your instructors

Bart Pardon

Senior instructor

Prof. Dr. Bart Pardon is affiliated with UGent within the field of internal medicine of large domestic animals and head of the department 'internal diseases' of the ruminant veterinary clinic. Since many years, his research focuses on improving the diagnosis and control of respiratory tract infections in calves. He is the inspirer of qTUS and is responsible for the overall coordination. He sees this project as a unique opportunity to translate years of research into practice on a large scale, and to ensure that new research is immediately applicable.

Stan Jourquin

Senior instructor

As a PhD candidate and veterinarian, Stan focusses his research on the practical applications of qTUS to rationalize antimicrobial use for pneumonia in calves. His special interests are individualization of therapy based on ultrasonographic findings. Apart from training vets, follow up of dairy and beef farms are part of his daily routine.

Thomas Lowie

Senior instructor

After graduating as a veterinarian in 2020, Thomas Lowie is active as PhD candidate focussing on management of respiratory disease in beef and dairy farms. Using clinical and ultrasonographic data from these farms, Thomas aims to develop tools for early warning of respiratory disease and the differentiation between pneumonia and upper respiratory tract disease.