Hyderabad, India – Aviagen India successfully hosted the Aviagen India Technical School 2026 on 9th and 10th February in Hyderabad for their customer team members bringing together global poultry experts, industry professionals and customer team members across the country.
The two-day technical forum served as a dynamic knowledge-sharing platform for improving the productivity in breeders and broilers, covering health, incubation, technology advancements and management.
Talks were delivered by Aviagen experts and industry professional globally representing genetics, applied physiology, nutrition, veterinary health and breeder services, including:
- Santiago Avendano, Global Vice President, R&D
- Jens Lesuisse, Global Product Director
- Richard Bailey, Head of Applied Physiology
- Greg Hitt, Regional Technical Manager – Asia
- Scott Dawson, Regional Technical Veterinarian
- Michael (“Mike”) Block, Technical Service Manager
- Jason Cormick, Hatchery Specialist
- Ruben Kriseldi, Poultry Nutrition Specialist
- Dr. R.V. Shantanavar, Senior Technical Service Manager – Breeders
- Dr. Sivakumar Duraisamy, Senior Technical Service Manager – Health
- Dr. Jayaraman, Poultry Consultant
The sessions reflected an integrated approach to breeder and broiler performance, emphasizing the alignment between genetic potential and management requirements.
Driving Performance Through Science and Collaboration
Aligned with Aviagen’s global core values – Customer Success, Innovation, Integrity, and Continuous Improvement – the Technical School reflected the company’s ongoing commitment to delivering science-based solutions and practical insights to support customers in achieving excellent broiler results throughout the year.
The comprehensive agenda covered critical areas, including:
Broiler breeder grading and feeding to peak, point-of-lay scoring for breeders, Embryonic requirements and incubation management, Feeding right particle size for broilers, Gut health management and its scoring, Immune-suppressive challenges and flock health optimization of broiler breeders, Pipped embryo testing at hatchery, Global R&D updates and Ross® 308 AP performance insights, Data-driven diagnostic breakout analysis at the hatchery.
Interactive quiz sessions and technical discussions ensured active participation, while reinforcing applied learning and field-level implementation.
Global Expertise, Local Impact
The Technical School featured distinguished global and regional speakers from Aviagen’s technical, veterinary and research teams, including senior leaders from R&D, applied physiology, product management, nutrition, hatchery management and breeder services.
Their combined expertise highlighted Aviagen’s integrated approach – connecting global research advancements with practical, region-specific solutions tailored for the Indian poultry industry.
Strengthening Industry Relationships
By creating a collaborative environment for open dialogue and experience exchange, Aviagen India reaffirmed its commitment to long-term relationships with customers. The event underscored the company’s focus on:
- Supporting breeder and broiler performance optimization
- Enhancing biosecurity and flock health programs
- Leveraging global research for local productivity gains
- Building technical capability through continuous education
The Hyderabad edition of Technical School 2026 reflects Aviagen India’s strategic priority of empowering customers with knowledge, tools and technical support necessary to sustain growth in a rapidly evolving poultry sector.
Commitment Beyond Genetics
Aviagen’s philosophy extends beyond providing world-class breeding stock. Through initiatives such as Technical School 2026, the company demonstrates its dedication to:
- Responsible and sustainable poultry production
- Scientific advancement through global R&D
- Transparent and ethical business practices
- Developing people and strengthening industry capabilities
As the Indian poultry industry continues to expand, Aviagen remains steadfast in its mission to deliver balanced breeding programs that optimize bird welfare, performance efficiency and economic returns for customers.
The successful completion of Technical School 2026 marks another milestone in Aviagen India’s journey of partnership-driven growth and technical excellence.