Bengaluru – Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, concluded a highly successful Poultry and Layer School series held across three different locations during the first week of July. The seminars, which took place in Namakkal, Panchkula and Karnal, attracted an audience of nearly 400 from diverse areas of the poultry industry, including farmers, nutritionists, veterinarians, and other professionals.
The sessions provided a comprehensive platform for participants to engage with Alltech’s cutting-edge research and innovative solutions in poultry nutrition and health. Key topics covered included the role of organic trace minerals in enhanced performance;advancements in feed efficiency;pathways for healthy poultry farming; and maximizing poultry profitabilitythrough innovative solutions.
Dr. Aman Sayed, Alltech’s managing director for India and regional director for South Asia, kicked off the interactive session by discussing the company’s global footprint, acquisitions, global feed survey, and upcoming customer service laboratories.
“Our goal is to support poultry producers in enhancing their operational efficiency and sustainability.Through these seminars, we aim to share the latest insights and technologies that can drive the industry forward,”he said.
Addressing poultry profitability, Dr. Lokesh Gupta, Alltech’s technical director for poultry in South Asia, presented on Alltech solutions, focussing on enzymes, mycotoxin binders and mineral treatments. He also explained alternative raw material sources.
Dr. JayaramanKrishnarajan, renowned poultry consultant, gave a thorough talk on Pathways for healthy poultry farming, emphasizing signs, management, and prophylactic measures of poultry diseases. He discussed a wide range of topics, including low-pathogenic influenza, variable strains (IB), the respiratory disease complex, variable ND (genotype 13), heat stress and its management, and the roles of organic chromium and selenium in immunity and shell strength.
Alltech’s vice president of corporate accounts and companion animals, Steve Elliott, discussed the importance of organic minerals in reducing stress and improving poultry performance, saying,“Our continued research at Alltech aims to enhance the bioavailability and efficacy of minerals in poultry diets, ensuring that producers can achieve better results with more sustainable practices.”
Feedback from participants was overwhelmingly positive, with many expressing appreciations for the valuable information and the opportunity to connect with industry leaders.
Alltech remains committed to supporting the poultry industry through continuous research, innovation and educational initiatives. The success of this seminar series underscores the company’s dedication to advancing poultry production and ensuring a sustainable future for the industry.
Source: Alltech
