Dear esteemed colleagues and dear students,
Peace, mercy, and blessings of Allah be upon you,
Warm greetings to you all,

It is my pleasure to present to you a brief overview of the Department of Poultry and Rabbit Diseases. The department is managed by a distinguished team of professors who hold advanced academic degrees and possess extensive experience in both scientific research and teaching in the field of avian and rabbit diseases. They will accompany you throughout your academic journey and help you understand all that is new in this specialty.

There is no doubt that the Department of Poultry and Rabbit Diseases plays a vital role in the health and development of animal resources. This, in turn, contributes significantly to achieving food security and increasing productivity by providing the best care for birds and rabbits. Believing in the importance of this specialty—being a cornerstone for the advancement and development of the poultry industry at both individual and community levels—and in our commitment to achieving sustainability and enhancing the poultry sector in the Arab Republic of Egypt, the department is honored to provide a range of technical and scientific services to breeders and all those involved in the poultry industry across Egypt, particularly in Qalyubia Governorate.

The services offered include:

• Field and laboratory diagnosis
• Designing preventive vaccination programs for poultry farms (including chickens, ducks, turkeys, pigeons, and rabbits)
• Treatment and prevention of ornamental bird diseases

With the rapid growth in the poultry production sector, we strive to diversify teaching methods to ensure that undergraduate and postgraduate students in this field gain the maximum benefit. The department aims to keep pace with the fast development in the poultry industry to meet the evolving needs of the job market. We also work to enhance students' knowledge and provide them with both theoretical and practical skills to prepare qualified national cadres ready to work locally and globally. We are confident in our continued ability to deliver high-quality education that meets our students' aspirations.

Furthermore, the department keeps up with modern scientific advancements through conducting advanced research in diagnosing and treating avian and rabbit diseases. We also seek to qualify specialized cadres and are dedicated to creating an ideal research environment that encourages creativity and innovation. We hope that students find in this department everything beneficial to support and guide them towards excellence in their academic journey.

With my sincere wishes and heartfelt prayers for your continued success and achievement,

Dr. Sawsan Sami Mosallam El-Basyouni
Acting Head of the Department Council