July 12, 2023

Aviagen appoints new senior poultry nutrition specialist

 

Aviagen^® Asia Pacific announced the appointment of Dr. Peter Chrystal as senior poultry nutrition specialist, reinforcing the company's commitment to enhancing knowledge and support for its valued customers.

Dr. Chrystal will join Aviagen's Global Nutrition Team (GNT) and operate from Auckland, New Zealand, where he will provide expert nutritional guidance to customers in Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, helping them to strengthen the health and performance of their flocks. Furthermore, he will offer internal nutrition support for Aviagen's production bases in Australia and New Zealand, collaborating with his GNT colleagues to advance ongoing nutrition research efforts.

Dr. Chrystal brings a wealth of knowledge and over 40 years of experience in the global poultry industry. He holds a bachelor's degree in agriculture (animal science) from the University of Natal, Pietermaritzburg, South Africa, and has completed a Management Development Program from the Graduate Business School at the University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.

Additionally, Dr. Chrystal holds a PhD in animal nutrition from the University of Sydney, Australia. His extensive expertise was honed through his tenure at prominent organisations such as Rainbow Chicken Farm, Tegel, Baiada, and Bromley Park Hatcheries. Moreover, he has served as a consultant to numerous poultry companies in the Asia Pacific region, further expanding his industry network, Aviagen noted.

Dr. Chrystal's contribution to the field of poultry nutrition is reflected in his authorship of a broiler nutrition book and several journal articles on the subject. His industry recognition and extensive experience make him an invaluable addition to GNT. Dr. Marcelo Silva, Aviagen's head of global nutrition services, expressed his enthusiasm for the appointment, saying: "Peter's reputation and wealth of poultry nutrition experience in the Asia Pacific industry will greatly benefit our customers. We warmly welcome him to the GNT and have full confidence in the positive impact he will bring to our business."

Aviagen remains committed to delivering superior support and knowledge to its customers worldwide. The appointment of Dr. Chrystal aligns with this commitment, strengthening the company's ability to provide innovative solutions and industry-leading expertise to its valued customers in the Asia Pacific region, Aviagen said.

- Aviagen