Aviagen^® was proud to sponsor the 7th International Broiler Nutritionists’ Conference, Poultry Beyond 2030, held in Queenstown, New Zealand, from Sept. 16-20. This prestigious event brought together industry leaders and academic experts to discuss the latest advancements in broiler nutrition, with a focus on building a sustainable future for the poultry industry.

Global gathering for broiler nutrition innovation

Delegates from more than 20 countries were welcomed with a traditional New Zealand Maori Pōwhiri ceremony, followed by an opening address from Nicola Grigg, New Zealand’s Right Honourable Associate Minister of Agriculture.

Aviagen contributed significantly to the event, with Dr. Marcelo Silva, Head of Global Nutrition Services, and Dr. Peter Chrystal, Senior Poultry Nutritionist, delivering key presentations. Dr. Silva’s session, Recent Advances in Broiler Nutrition for Sustainable Future Outcomes, and Dr. Chrystal’s talk, The Future of Nutrition and its Role in Sustainable Broiler Production: A Lifecycle Assessment, offered valuable knowledge on best practices for leading to greater bird welfare and sustainability.

The four-day conference also offered numerous formal and informal networking opportunities, allowing participants to exchange ideas, share research, and collaborate on strategies for enhancing competitiveness and innovation in the poultry sector.

Opportunity for “Breeding Success Together”

Abbey Mathew, Aviagen New Zealand Operations Manager and chair of the session Towards a Sustainable Future, remarked, “It was wonderful to welcome our customers back to New Zealand for this beneficial conference. Events like these present an ideal opportunity to put into practice our approach of “Breeding Success Together” with our industry allies and sharing ideas on an essential topic. Optimal nutrition is key to keeping poultry production sustainable and affordable, ensuring our industry’s ability to feed the world with a nutritious and popular source of protein

Coltin Caraway, Director of Nutrition at Mountaire Farms, added, “Poultry Beyond 2030 was a fantastic meeting with great speakers and topics that were relevant to both the present and the future. The opportunity to connect with nutritionists and producers across the world and share our experiences was invaluable.”

First launched in the 1990s, the conference took a brief pause during New Zealand’s COVID-19 lockdowns in 2020 but has returned stronger than ever.