Advancement in African poultry production: how to produce more with less
3-4 October 2017, Kigali Convention Centre, Kigali, Rwanda
Programme
3 October | |
09.00 | Dr Roel Mulder, Secretary General of WPSA "WPSA today and tomorrow" |
09.30-10.45 | Session 1 Production systems |
1. Specific challenges for broiler breeders under tropical conditions: Prof Onagbesan Okanlawon, Nigeria 2. Climate change and variability: impact on profitability, vulnerability and adaptation by small holder poultry farmers in South Africa: Dr H. Swatson, South Africa |
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11.30-13.00 | Session 2 Constraints |
3. Chick quality as a result of the incubation process and interfering variables: Prof Kokou Tona, Togo 4. Salmonella infection control in modern poultry operations, including fowl typhoid: Dr Edir da Silva, Brazil |
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14.00-15.30 | Session 3 Business development |
5. The need for optimal chick quality: Mr R. Soupe, Mauritius 6. Adoption of value chain approach in poultry industry in Africa, marketing opportunities with the neighbouring countries: Mr T. Kaudia, Kenya 7. Analysis of value chain for poultry products in Africa: Prof A. Missohou, Senegal |
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16.00-17.00 | Roundtable discussion |
17.00 | Closing |
4 October | |
14.00-17.00 | Session 4 Development of the African Poultry Network (APN) and the role of WPSA |
14.00-15.30 | Panel discussion: From network to future ways of cooperation Panel members: Tona, Missohou, Onagbesan, Swatson, Soupe, Kaudia, Silva |
15.45-17.00 | General discussion |