USPOULTRY Hatchery -Breeder Clinic To Focus On Avian Influenza Preparation For The Fall Season

Hatchery - breeder managers play an important role in ensuring the highest level of chick quality from egg production to chick transportation . The 2015 Hatchery - Breeder Clinic will focus on avian influenza preparation for the fall season, as well as address new innovations and best practices to optimize flock performance . The annual Clinic, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association, will be held July 14 - 15 , at the DoubleTree Hotel in Nashville, Tenn.

“ This year’s program will address several timely topics , such as steps managers should take now to potentially prepare for avian influenza in the fall season, animal we lfare global requirements , and sanitation at the h atchery and at the breeder farm . I think hatchery - breeder managers will find this program very informative , and I encourage them to attend ,” said progr am committee chairperson Pat Hawkins , Tyson Foods, Inc.