Company collaborates with Plasson and Phibro to share practical poultry expertise with GAPESA/Pilgrim’s
CAMPINAS, Brazil – Aviagen® Latin America recently brought its “Knowledge Without Borders” seminar to Mexico City, teaming up with Plasson, a poultry equipment manufacturer, and Phibro, a global animal health company. Held May 6–7, the event welcomed nearly 50 employees from GAPESA/Pilgrim’s, a valued poultry producer and Aviagen customer in Mexico.
Over the two days, participants engaged in interactive sessions focused on practical, science-based strategies to support the welfare, performance and sustainability of Ross® 308 AP birds. Topics were tailored to local needs and included:
- Effective male and female management
- Best practices for handling hatching eggs
- Optimizing breeder nutrition
- Environmental control during the breeding and rearing phases
- Preventing common health challenges in Mexican breeder operations
- The importance of water quality in poultry production
- Advantages of automated central nests to reduce bird stress and improve hatchability
- Key management steps during the first 14 days to give chicks the best star to life
- Best practices in ventilation management, leading to optimal welfare
“Our ‘Knowledge Without Borders’ series is an important part of our ‘Breeding Success Together’ approach,” said Rodrigo Cisoto, Head of Technical Services for Aviagen Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean (CAME). “It was a pleasure to exchange insights and practical knowledge with the dedicated GAPESA/Pilgrim’s teams.”
Gisele Coelho, General Director of Plasson México, added, “We’re committed to supporting the success and sustainability of poultry production in Mexico. Sharing expertise like this is a vital part of that commitment.”
“It’s always rewarding to bring the poultry community together for meaningful discussions,” said Jorge González, Poultry Business Leader for Mexico and Central America at Phibro Animal Health.
“We’re grateful to have worked alongside Plasson, Phibro, and the GAPESA/Pilgrim’s teams to make this seminar a great success,” added Fábio Carnevale, Marketing Manager for Aviagen Latin America. “Our Knowledge Without Borders series will continue across Latin America throughout 2025, and we look forward to sharing valuable insights with participants at each stop.”