July 31, 2018

Aviagen and CPC launch Arbor Acres Broiler School

Aviagen and its Arbor Acres distributor of more than three decades, Cairo Processing Company (CPC), debuted the first-ever Arbor Acres CPC Broiler School, from April 22 - 25. 

Both Aviagen and CPC has been working together for 22 years on instituting the Arbor Acres Breeder School and the introduction of the Broiler School, which took place within the vicinity of Cairo, marked a momentous milestone.

Helping customers optimise broiler performance

Students who attended the event enjoyed a well-balanced mix of veterinary, nutritional, commercial and practical management presentations and discussions.

The event was led by some of the region's most highly-regarded poultry experts from the Aviagen MEA team, CPCP and Egyptian universities as well as research institutes.

Some of the highlights included:

·       Arbor Acres International Commercial Manager for AMEA Khalil Nassar and CPC General Manager Dr.Khaled Mustafa opened the school and welcomed the delegates, highlighting Aviagen's commitment to education and the Arbor Acres brand, and offered advice for optimising the genetic potential of Arbor Acres birds

·       Dr.SayedShalsh from the Animal Production Research Institute presented on broiler nutritional management and Dr. Mohamed El-Manawy from Cairo University offered broiler management information

·       Dr. Hassan Bayomi from Cairo University provided ventilation and lighting tips

·       Richard Beevis, Arbor Acres Technical Manager for AMEA offered information on Broiler Management – The Farm Approach

·       Dr.ZoltanMarton, Arbor Acres Regional Technical Services veterinarian, presented on current veterinary topics

Beevis added, "Aviagen shares with CPC the belief that the best way to shape the future of the poultry industry in a positive way is through effective education, and the on-going success of the Arbor Acres School is due to this shared commitment to our up-and-coming poultry professionals. It is this dedication to our customers and the industry at large that will continue the school's success for years to come."