Hubbard & Lohmann Poultry School conducts training in Ivory Coast

Poultry producers from Assinie, Ivory Coast, recently participated in the first edition of the Hubbard & Lohmann Poultry School, a joint initiative by the companies as both enjoy a strong presence in the region

Many Hubbard broiler breeder customers from the area use Lohmann layer breeds. 

The two-day training workshop saw extensive knowledge-sharing and technical discussions among nearly 40 participants from 10 West African countries.

Day one was all about insights on Hubbard Efficiency Plus broiler breeder management, including key topics such as flock uniformity management during rearing, male management, and the main factors contributing to optimal reproductive performance. 

Amicie De Quatrebarbes from Ceva shared her expertise on the management of respiratory diseases in poultry flocks, which is a key topic for maintaining flock health and optimising performance.

Day two, on the other hand, covered layer breeder management along with flock management, as these were discussed in the context of rearing as well as production phases. Davide Assirelli, hatchery manager at Lohmann, gave valuable insights on hatchery management.

Later in the day, a practical egg breakout session gave participants the opportunity to assess flock fertility firsthand, with practical application of the insights gained during the two days of training.

The presentations and practical sessions besides, the training provided a platform for the region's poultry community to share experiences and strengthen technical knowledge throughout West Africa. The first batch's engagement and enthusiasm were acknowledged by Victor Lesigne, technical manager-MEA; Florian Allègre, sales manager-Africa, and Lamine Youssef, technical manager-West Africa