Online Open Courses (MOOCs)

The Mastitis Network has brought together experts from more than 20 countries to produce a series of three Massive Online Open Courses (MOOCs) that will answer all your questions regarding bovine mastitis. Initially designed for graduate students, the courses provide essential knowledge for the professional development of dairy practitioners, teachers, and for any individual with a solid scientific background and an interest in udder health.

(MOOC1)

The Udder and its Response to Infection

Main Designer:

  • Simon Dufour, DMV, Ph.D, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Canada

Scientific Expertise:

  • Kasey Moyes, Ph.D., University of Maryland, Department of Animal and Avian Sciences, États-Unis
  • Isis Kanevsky-Mullarky, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, Department of Dairy Science, États-Unis
  • Gina Pighetti, Ph.D., University of Tennessee, Institute of Agriculture, États-Unis
  • Chris Luby, VetMB, MSc, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, University of Saskatchewan, Western College of Veterinary Medicine, Canada

(MOOC2)

Mastitis Epidemiology and Diagnostic

Main Designer:

  • Simon Dufour, DMV, Ph.D, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Canada

Scientific Expertise:

  • Anneleen De Visscher, DVM, PhD, Université de Gand, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Belgique
  • Lawrence K. Fox, DVM, PhD, Washington State University, Department of Veterinary Clinical Medicine and Surgery
  • Heidi Hiitiö, DVM, PhD, University of Helsinki, Department of Production Animal Medicine, Finlande
  • John Middleton, BS, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, University of Missouri, Department of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, États-Unis
  • Sofie Piepers, DVM, PhD, Université de Gand, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Belgique
  • Jean-Philippe Roy, DMV, MSc, Dipl. ECBHM, Université de Montréal, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Canada

(MOOC3)

Contrôle de la mammite et qualité du lait

Main Designer:

  • Simon Dufour, DMV, Ph.D, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Université de Montréal, Canada

Scientific Expertise:

  • Jeffrey Bewley, BS Animal Science, PAS, MSc, PhD, Alltech, USA
  • Trevor DeVries, BSc, PhD, University of Guelph, Department of Animal Biosciences, Canada
  • Isis Kanevsky-Mullarky, Ph.D., Virginia Tech, Department of Dairy Science, USA
  • John Penry, BVSc, MVS, PhD, MANZCVS, Dip HRM, Directeur – Technologie et innovation, Farm group, Dairy Australia, Australia
  • Sofie Piepers, DVM, PhD, Ghent University, Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, Belgium
  • Päivi Rajala-Schultz, DVM, PhD, University of Helsinki, Department of Production Animal Medicine, Finland
  • Jean-Philippe Roy, DMV, MSc, Dipl. ECBHM, Université de Montréal, Faculté de médecine vétérinaire, Canada