Aviagen's Ross^® recently hosted two seminars in Uganda, along with its parent stock customer, Biyinzika Poultry International Ltd., attracting more than 100 delegates over two days.

The first was an internal seminar held during Ross's visit to Biyinzika Feed Mill, while the second, aimed at broiler farmers, was organized by Biyinzika and held at the Colline Hotel in Mukono Town.

Sessions were conducted by Aviagen experts including Dr. Pavel Shkarlat - Aviagen's veterinarian - presenting on 'Main Broiler Diseases and Protection'; Dr. Ibrahim Ibrahim (technical service manager) on 'Brooding Management'; and Robert Haggarty (technical service manager) discussing 'Heat Stress.'

"As a developing market, we believe Uganda has great potential and we will continue to put all our efforts into supporting its broiler business," said Bulent Tanyildizi, Ross' commercial manager for MEA.

Although there are several investments for integrated poultry, small scale poultry production is an important business for Ugandan farmers.

"We were therefore delighted to contribute to the seminar and pleased with such a strong turnout. We look forward to improving our business partnership with Biyinzika in the near future," Tanyildizi added.

"We wish to thank Aviagen's Ross team and Biyinzika for supporting us with these seminars," said S.S Mable, an attendee. "Not only will they help to develop our businesses, but these developments will also improve the daily lives of our families."

Informative literature was also made available to attendees, including the Ross 'First 24 Hours' posters and the Biyinzika 'Basic Broiler Management' leaflets.