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Scope of the Breeder / Layer / Broiler Essentials training: This training program is designed to enhance the knowledge and skills of individuals involved in the management of both breeders and layer poultry. The scope of the training includes comprehensive coverage of the critical aspects of poultry management, welfare, and health for breeding and laying operations.
The key areas of focus are as follows:
Breeder Management:
- Understanding breeder lifecycle and production stages.
- Housing, feeding, and biosecurity for optimal breeder performance.
- Management of male and female breeders for maximum fertility and hatchability.
- Health monitoring and prevention of diseases in breeder flocks.
- Record-keeping and performance evaluation.
Layer Management:
- Essentials of layer lifecycle management, from pullet rearing to peak production.
- Nutrition and feed management tailored for egg production.
- Environmental control, housing systems, and welfare in layer flocks.
- Egg handling, quality control, and storage protocols.
- Identification, prevention, and management of common layer health issues.
Health and Biosecurity:
- Disease identification, prevention, and control strategies for breeders and layers.
- Vaccination programs and medication management.
- Implementation of biosecurity measures to prevent disease outbreaks.
- Understanding of zoonotic diseases and their management.
Productivity and Sustainability:
- Techniques to improve productivity and profitability in breeder and layer farms.
- Sustainable practices to minimize environmental impact.
Practical Applications:
- Hands-on training on flock handling, vaccination, and egg handling.
- Case studies and scenario-based problem-solving for real-world challenges.
Who is it for: poultry professionals, veterinarians, growers, farmers, nutritionists, technical advisors.
Language: English, Portuguese (session in Brazil)
Accreditation: This training will be accredited by NGROD and WVEPAH.
Register for our upcoming trainings:
BREEDER / LAYER / BROILER ESSENTIALS
Oct 19-21, 2026 – Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam
2026-10-19 - 2026-10-21
REGISTERPrice: Price range: 975,00 € through 1870,00 €
Program: Breeder & Layer Management & Health
Day 1: Morning session
- Introduction
- Chicken anatomy, physiology, behavior: reading your flock’s signals
- Nutrition update and practical applications for the modern broiler breeder and layers
- Relevant bacterial diseases for layers and breeders
- Relevant metabilic disseases for layers and breeders
Day 1: Afternoon session
- Relevant viral diseases for layers and breeders
- Ventilation in hot and humid climats
- Relevant parasitic diseases for layers and breeders
- Egg quality, influencing factors
- Wrap up
Day 2: Morning session
- Interpretation of lab results
- Implementing biosecurity in poultry organizations
- Designing and monitoring vaccination programs
- AMR in poultry
Day 2: Afternoon session
Optimizing growth and development in broiler breeders
- Is long-lasting male fertility a myth?
- Hatching egg management and storage
- Male selection criteria
- Wrap up
Day 3: Morning session
Ventilation in hot and humid climats
Day 3: Afternoon session
- Practical workshop: Salmonella and Marek
- Evaluation test for certification
- Wrap up and certificates
Program: Broiler Management & Health
Day 1: Morning session
-
Introduction
- Chicken anatomy, physiology, behavior: reading your flock’s signals
- Nutrition update
- Relevant bacterial diseases
- Relevant metabilic disseases
Day 1: Afternoon session
- Relevant viral diseases
- Ventilation in hot and humid climats
- Relevant parasetic diseases
- Hatchery and the broiler connection
- Wrap up
Day 2: Morning session
- Interpretation of lab results
- Implementing biosecurity in poultry organizations
- Designing/monitoring vaccination
- AMR in poultry
Day 2: Afternoon session
- Optimizing growth and development
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Salmonella holistic approach
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Slow grower breeds
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On farm hatching
- Wrap up
Day 3: Morning session
- Ventilation in hot and humid climats
Day 3: Afternoon session
- Designing/monitoring vaccination
- Evaluation test for certification
- Wrap up and certificates
Speakers
Daniela Duarte De Oliveira
PhD, DVM, Global poultry consultant
Daniela works as Global poultry consultant at Vetworks with strong focus on layer management, animal health and Latin America poultry industry.
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Dr. Miriam Alberto-Tempra
Ph.D., Global head nutritional consultancy services
As a Doctor of Philosophy in Animal Science – major in Animal Nutrition – Dr. Alberto-Tempra is based in the Philippines and works as an independent nutrition consultant.
Read Full BioSwati Karki
DVM, Global poultry consultant
Swati Karki is a poultry veterinarian with expertise in animal trials, research, and product management. Swati holds a Bachelor’s degree in Veterinary Medicine and an MBA. Furthermore, she completed an Erasmus Mundus Joint Master’s degree in Human Disease Models at leading European institutions. As a Global Poultry Consultant for Vetworks, Swati Karki provides training, conducts trials, and offers consultancy services to poultry farmers, enhancing poultry health and welfare.
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Kris Van Daele
Global Poultry Consultant
Kris Van Daele holds a Bachelor degree in Agriculture and Biotechnology and pursued further education with a postgraduate degree on Marketing from VLEKHO Business school. His professional expertise spans across technical and operational domains, complemented by strong leadership and management skills.
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Accreditation
Accreditation from the Flemish
Veterinary Board (NGROD)
