The team shared vital expertise with customers and players in the poultry industry from all over Latin America

CAMPINAS, Brazil – Aviagen^® Latin America’s recent participation in Bolivia’s XII International Seminar on Poultry Sciences was marked by knowledge exchange and relationship strengthening. Held Aug. 16-18 at Fexpocruz in Santa Cruz de la Sierra, the event was organized by the Association of Veterinarians Specialists in Poultry (AMEVEA) and focused on the theme of "Development and Technological Innovation." Targeted at producers and management experts, the seminar boasted top-tier lectures and saw participation from experts across the region.

Engaging with Bolivian market stakeholders

At a luncheon on Aug. 17 sponsored by Aviagen, team welcomed close to 400 attendees, who engaged in conversations about the benefits of the Ross^® 308 AP broiler breeder to Bolivian poultry producers and ways to maximize flock performance, health and welfare.

Santiago Lovera, Technical Services Manager at Aviagen South America, excluding Brazil (SAEB), led a discussion on the importance of careful farm preparation for chick arrival and the impact on later broiler development. “Through careful management of the birds’ nutrition, environment and health, farmers can achieve a healthy growth rate with the Ross 308 AP in the first 40 days,” added Lovera.

Additionally, Rodrigo D'Amen, Manager of Technical Services at Aviagen SAEB, discussed effective breeder management during rearing. He emphasized “key factors essential for achieving uniform growth and an ideal growth profile, ensuring optimal reproductive health.”

Reflections on the event

“We thank AMEVEA for organizing this exceptional event. Aviagen and AMEVEA share a goal of strengthening the skills and knowledge of Latin American professionals, and fostering the ongoing advancement of poultry production in Bolivia and throughout Latin America. By sharing the latest innovations, we are equipping them for success in feeding their communities with nutritious and sustainable chicken meat,” remarked Jairo Agostini Filho, Aviagen's Commercial Manager. “We have valued the opportunity to connect with our customers in Bolivia and across South America, strengthening our pledge to quality production.”

Commitment to Bolivian poultry production

With its specialized service team, Aviagen is committed to the success of producers in Bolivia – a nation witnessing a surge in poultry production over the past decade. “The Ross benefits producers in Bolivia and across Latin America with its exceptional performance, feed efficiency, health, and well-being in both broilers and broiler breeders,” concluded Luis Cesio, Business Manager of Aviagen.