AViagen® North America concluded its 61st annual Production Management School on June 27 in Huntsville, Alabama. The event gathered 35 students from 20 countries, focusing on best poultry management practices under the theme “Breeding Success Together.”
In-Depth Insight, “Train the Trainer” Approach Dr. Marc de Beer, President of Aviagen North America, emphasized the goal of providing valuable perspectives on effective management techniques to enhance broiler and breeder welfare, sustainability, and productivity. The program combines classroom theory with practical experience on farms, in diagnostics laboratories, and at feed mills.
Expansive Curriculum and Practical Experience Students visited Aviagen’s Production Development Center in Albertville, Egg Distribution Center and Vet Lab in Elkmont, and Feed Mill in Pikeville. The curriculum covered bird welfare, biosecurity, feed efficiency, vaccination and disease management, ventilation, leg and gut health, hatchery management, and water quality. Over 35 topics were discussed, featuring seminars, workshops, and hands-on field experiences led by Aviagen experts and guest lecturers.
Building Connections and Lifelong Networks Taylor Davis and Tanner Gallik, Digital and Event Marketing Specialists, organized team-building activities to foster connections among participants. Frequent testing enhanced retention, with top scorers recognized at the end of the course.
Top Achievers 1st place: Ahmed Sayed, Cairo Poultry Company, Egypt 2nd place: Jongsu Ha, Samhwa GPs Breeding Agri., Republic of Korea 3rd place: Patrick Sakayo, Tanbreed Poultry Limited, Tanzania
Student Testimonials Ahmed Sayed appreciated the industry insights and one-on-one advice on local challenges. Alan Mair from Turosi Food Solutions in Australia praised the varied schedule and the opportunity to enhance his management knowledge.
For more information, visit the Aviagen Production Management School page on the Aviagen website.
About Aviagen Since 1923, Aviagen® has been a preferred global poultry breeding company, dedicated to sustainable and nutritious protein supply worldwide. They focus on bird performance, health, welfare, and biosecurity standards, offering a full portfolio of breeding stock under various brand names. Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, with operations across the UK, Europe, and globally.
