For Immediate Release
International Poultry Expo
Tucker, Ga. - November 14, 2023

Session Topics Announced for the 2024 Latin American Poultry Summit

The 2024 Latin American Poultry Summit announces the last two session topics to round out the Summit and finish exploring the theme of “A Look at Avian Influenza to Prevent Its Spread and Recover from the Damages It Caused.” Two groups of highly renowned speakers will present on the topics of “Prevention and Emergency Management” and “Disease Management.”

Presented by the International Poultry Expo (IPE), part of the International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE), and the Latin American Poultry Association (ALA), the summit is the kickoff program every year for IPPE’s week of 80+ hours of world-class education programming.

Sula Alves, technical director, Brazilian Animal Protein Association, will lead off the “Prevention and Emergency Management” session, with a presentation on “Preparations for Infection Management in Commercial Farms in Brazil.” The session will be rounded out by a discussion of “Advances in Bird Depopulation and Carcass Disposal Following Disease Outbreaks or Disasters Resulting in Catastrophic Loss,” given by Gary Flory, owner and director of operations, G.A, Flory Consulting LLC in the U.S.

The second session, “Disease Management,” will start off with a talk on “Mass Immunization Through Food in Backyard Birds Within the Framework of the Health Program and Maintenance of the Status of a Country Free of Reportable Newcastle Disease in Colombia,” given by Dr. Rocío del Pilar Rincón López, health coordinator, National Federation of Poultry Farmers in Colombia. She will be followed by a discussion on “Standards of the World Organization for Animal Health (WOAH) and Their Impact on Trade.” Next up will be Leonardo Moreno, head of communications, National Federation of Poultry Farmers, Colombia, who will give an overview of “Communication Strategies on Avian Influenza Aimed at Citizens.” The summit ‘s education sessions will be capped off with a panel discussion on the last topic.

Registration for IPPE and the Latin American Poultry Summit is open. Mark your calendars to register and receive the early bird discount rate of $250 for the summit.

The 2024 IPPE show dates are Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, and the event will be held at the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta, Georgia. More information on the 2024 IPPE can be found at ippexpo.org, and information about the Latin American Poultry Summit can be found at lacumbreavicolalatinoamericana.org.

WATT Poultry is a supporting media partner of the Latin American Poultry Summit.

ABOUT IPPE
The International Production & Processing Expo (IPPE) is a collaboration of three shows - International Feed Expo, International Meat Expo and the International Poultry Expo - representing the entire chain of protein production and processing. The event is sponsored by the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), the Meat Institute and U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY).  

ABOUT AFIA 
Founded in 1909, the American Feed Industry Association (AFIA), based in Arlington, Va., is the world’s largest organization devoted exclusively to representing the business, legislative and regulatory interests of the U.S. animal food industry and its suppliers. The organization’s membership is comprised of more than 650 domestic and international companies that represent the total feed industry—manufacturers of commercial and integrated feed and pet food, ingredient suppliers, pharmaceutical companies, industry support and equipment manufacturers. AFIA members manufacture more than 75% of the feed and 70% of the non-whole grain ingredients used in the country. AFIA is also recognized as the leader on international industry developments and holds membership in the International Feed Industry Federation (IFIF).

ABOUT MEAT INSTITUTE
The Meat Institute is the nation’s oldest and largest trade association representing packers and processors of beef, pork, lamb, veal, turkey, and processed meat and poultry products and their suppliers. Meat Institute member companies include more than 350 meat packing and processing companies, large and small, and account for more than 95 percent of the United States’ output of these products. The Meat Institute provides essential member services including regulatory, scientific, legislative, public relations and educational programming.

ABOUT USPOULTRY
U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) is the all-feather organization representing the complete spectrum of today’s poultry industry, whose mission is to progressively serve member companies through research, education, communication and technical assistance. Founded in 1947, USPOULTRY is based in Tucker, Ga.

ABOUT ALA
The Latin American Poultry Association (ALA) is the organization of Latin American poultry, which has 27 member countries from Latin America and the Caribbean region. It contributes to the strengthening of efficient and responsible production, providing food security, representation in international forums and promoting businesses that generate employment and wealth in the region.

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