December 18, 2025

 

Second Aviagen TMEA Francophone School in Tunisia boosts education and innovation in poultry industry

 

Aviagen^® TMEA hosted its annual Francophone School in Tunis, Tunisia, on November 3–7, 2025, uniting poultry professionals from eight countries — Tunisia, Algeria, Guinea, Senegal, Madagascar, Togo, Benin, and Côte d’Ivoire — for a week of learning and collaboration.

 

Attendees immersed themselves in advanced breeder, broiler, and hatchery management practices, learning how to build high-impact strategies that elevate biological performance, and cost efficiency. The Francophone School also fostered strong industry connections through expert-led sessions on grading, broiler management, data handling, presentation skills, egg handling, and essential hatchery KPIs.

 

At the start of the week, participants were grouped into teams to tackle an engaging case study, putting their knowledge and skills into action. Their innovative solutions were presented to a panel of Aviagen experts, showcasing creativity, collaboration, and industry insight.

 

The week concluded with a graduation ceremony, honoring all attendees with certificates recognising their dedication, hard work, and successful completion of the course.

 

The team that delivered exceptional performance received special recognition, including a certificate and a token of appreciation, highlighting their contributions and commitment throughout the programme.

 

Nadir Zeghiche, production manager at ORAC, Algeria, said: "I had an incredible experience during the five-day programme, gaining valuable knowledge and enhancing my poultry farming skills through both hands-on activities and information sharing. The school was exceptionally well-organised at every level, and it was a privilege to attend alongside veterinary and technical colleagues from across Africa. We sincerely hope to participate again in the coming years. I extend my heartfelt thanks to Aviagen for this outstanding opportunity — all the presentations were excellent, and I particularly enjoyed the sessions on reproduction, hatchery management, and data analysis."

 

"What stood out most was the trainers’ expertise and adaptability," said Sana Aguir, parent stock veterinarian at Chahia, Tunisia.

 

"They encouraged questions, creating rich discussions, and combined with an excellent, engaging atmosphere, the training was both highly educational and thoroughly enjoyable."

 

Mamadou Diallo, operational manager at Fermav, Guinea, said: "The Aviagen TMEA Francophone School exceeded all expectations. With exceptional organisation and highly skilled instructors, we quickly acquired practical insights that will empower our companies to solve problems and anticipate opportunities in the future."

 

"The second Francophone School was a resounding success," said Moez Eleuch, Aviagen's technical manager (MENA and SSA).

 

"Demand for the programme continues to grow, and this year, we were proud to welcome participants from eight countries — an increase from last year. This school plays a vital role in the region, empowering producers with support in their local language, a capability we are proud to provide to our customers. We are excited to continue this initiative and look forward to the next Francophone School in 2026."

 

- Aviagen