The poultry industry has long faced various challenges and opportunities, but one issue that remains at the forefront is bird welfare. This year, the National Chicken Council, National Turkey Federation, United Egg Producers and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association are joining forces again for the 2024 Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar. Scheduled for Oct. 3-4 at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Downtown in Nashville, Tenn., this seminar aims to address these ongoing concerns.

“Production efficiencies, welfare and biosecurity best practices are ongoing priorities for those involved in live production. Attendees will come away with the latest information, resources, tools and best practices to make informed decisions on managing their operations and protecting the health and welfare of broilers, layers, turkeys and ducks,” said Rusty Langle, live operations manager at Peco Foods, and planning committee chair.

The seminar will bring together industry managers, veterinarians and scientists to explore poultry sustainability. Key topics will include highly pathogenic avian influenza and other disease updates, water sanitation, disposal methods, alternative housing and more.

The agenda, crafted by a diverse program committee, including live production managers, poultry health professionals and university professors, is sure to arm production managers and veterinarians with the necessary tools toward more efficient operations. The committee includes Will Dillard, Peco Foods Inc.; Dr. Claudia Dunkley, University of Georgia; Rusty Langle, Peco Foods Inc. and program committee chair; Heidi Parnin, Culver Duck Farms Inc.; Dr. Casey Ritz, University of Georgia; Travis Strickland, Farbest Farms Inc.; and Stephen Williams, Butterball LLC.

The Professional Animal Auditor Certification Organization grants 10.5 CE credit hours for this seminar. To view the full agenda, register for the Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar and reserve your hotel room, click here or visit uspoultry.org.