July 18, 2018

Aviagen Production Management School concludes its 55th annual session

Press release
 

On June 28, Aviagen wrapped up its 55^th  annual Production Management School, which began earlier in the month at The Element, Bridgestreet in Huntsville, Ala., US.

This year, the school welcomed 34 customer-students from over 20 countries, including veterinarians, live production managers, hatchery specialists and other poultry industry professionals. They attended more than 75 lectures, workshops and facility visits.

Customised curriculum for ensured success

The school offered the most advanced techniques and best practices in poultry production management, designed to help Aviagen customer-students achieve the highest performance and best health and welfare for their broilers and breeders.

Led by more than 40 industry experts from Aviagen, academia and other poultry industry specialists, lessons included combining theory with discussions and hands-on activities.

It allowed students to explore relevant topics such as poultry nutrition, veterinary science, hatchery operation and genetic selection.

The main highlight of this year was a visit to the National Poultry Technology Centre at Auburn University. Students were shown the latest poultry technology and learned about proper ventilation.

Rewarding achievement

Rudy Gil, Production Management School Director, shared:

"We congratulate our 2018 high achievers, and were impressed by the level of engagement and cooperative spirit of the students as a whole, which led to interesting questions and lively group discussions."

"At Aviagen, we are committed to the success of our valued customers, and our annual School course is an important space created for sharing our latest information and expertise based on our extensive field trials and research and development efforts. Our goal is that students take what they have learned here and apply the ideas and knowledge to improve their businesses back home," he added.

The programme concluded with a dinner while honouring the 2018 graduates, as well as the top achievers: