PSA Annual Meeting
Join NOVUS at the PSA Annual Meeting in Louisville, Kentucky, to learn about the latest science and research from our poultry team. From poster and oral presentations to a symposium about broiler breeders, our internal experts have teamed up with industry leaders to showcase how you can optimize broiler breeder performance.
Mark your calendars for these amazing learning opportunities!
Oral Presentations
Jorge Prada, Technical Services Manager – Mexico
Effect of Replacing Inorganic Zn, Cu and Mn with Sources Chelated to Methionine-Hydroxy-Analogue on Performance Parameters and Mineral Excretion in Broilers
Mike Schulz, Analytical Services Manager
Frances Yan, Ph.D., Global Poultry Research – Sr. Manager
Evaluation of Trypsin Inhibitor Content of Soybean Meal from Various World Areas Analyzed by Near-Infrared Spectroscopy Technology
David Torres, Regional Technical Services Lead – Minerals & Enzymes
Use of Different Sources of Zinc and Combinations of Zinc with Copper and Manganese in Broiler Chickens.
Hugo Romero, Ph.D., Exec. Manager – Global Poultry Technology Lead
A Review of Mineral Recommendations in Broiler Breeders
Symposium
Achieving Reproductive Performance and Quality Chicks with Modern Broiler Breeders
Wednesday July 17, 2024 at 9:00AM EST
Chairs:
Hugo Romero, Ph.D.,
Gabriela Cardoso, Ph.D. – Novus International
The U.S. poultry industry is currently facing challenges with breeder production and hatchability. In recent years, hatchability has been lower than 82%, the worst numbers since 1988 (Agristats report 2023). Some have blamed poor fertility or embryo mortality, but the root cause of this widespread phenomenon is unclear.
To add to this challenge, the industry has also reported an increase in progeny mortality. Despite these challenges, other regions like Europe, Asia, and Latin America, do not report or do not have the same performance decline.
Producing healthy chickens is the base of the broiler industry and vital to the food supply chain. This symposium will bring experts from around the world to share their experiences and help identify probable causes for these challenges and offer possible solutions.
9:00AM EST
Overview of Current Industry Issues in Breeder and Hatchery
Bob Buresh, Ph.D., Novus International, St. Louis, Missouri
9:10AM EST
Nutritional Requirements of the Modern Broiler Breeder: Amino Acids and Energy
Henk Enting, Ph.D., Cargill, Gelderland, Netherlands
9:45AM EST
Feeding and Management Programs to Maximize Breeder Performance and Hatchability
Rick van Emous, Ph.D., Wageningen University & Research, Gelderland, Netherlands
10:20AM EST
Key Factors for Incubation Performance with the Modern Broiler Embryo
Felipe Kroetz Neto, Ph.D., Aviagen, Parana, Brazil
10:45AM EST
Utilizing Epigenetics to Your Favor: Improving Progeny Performance Through Breeder Nutrition
Hugo Romero, Ph.D., Novus International, St. Louis, Missouri
11:20AM EST
Focus Points for Feeding and Management Practices to Support Hatchability in Layer Breeders
Estella Leentfaar, Hendrix Genetics, Noord-Brabant, the Netherlands
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