December 8, 2023

Breeder management in focus at Aviagen European conference in Scotland, UK

 

Aviagen^® European customers recently came together in Edinburgh, Scotland, the United Kingdom, on October 23-25 for the Breeder Focus Conference, the company said.

The primary goal was to provide customers management insight into optimising the health, welfare and sustainability of Aviagen'sRoss®breeders.Attendees explored several critical topics with the presenters, including Aviagen's latest research and development efforts, updates on breeding for welfare and sustainability, and a range of breeder management subjects.

They also discussed the latest findings from European trials, highlighting Aviagen's commitment to strengthening bird welfare through the simultaneous evaluation of various environmental variables. Global Technical Transfer offerings were in the spotlight as an ongoing effort to empower customers with the knowledge necessary to increase their success.

Furthermore, attendees received updates on parent stock (PS) management, such as rearing, production and male management, nutrition, biosecurity and practical advice on hatching egg storage.

Customers at the event represented 20 European countries, making it a unique gathering that collectively accounted for more than half of Europe's poultry breeder sector, Aviagen said.

Aviagen EPI regional technical manager Sascha Kuer commented: "We were proud to have our customers together here in Edinburgh, the home of Ross, for our Breeder Focus seminar 2023. It was rewarding to hear their feedback on the content quality and that they were happy for another opportunity to get together with fellow breeder growers."

"Breeder Focus has been a resounding success in championing the success of our customers, fostering collaboration, addressing industry challenges and building confidence in our commitment to achieving excellence in poultry breeding," said Aviagen's Stuart Thomson, head of UK sales and tech/regional technical manager (Northern Europe).

- Aviagen