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NOVUS Delivering Meat Quality Event at PSA LATAM Conference

Psa Latin American Scientific Conference

São Paulo, BRAZIL (September 10, 2024) – High-quality meat means high profits for broiler producers. To support producers in their effort to grow top-quality birds, NOVUS is hosting a special symposium during the Poultry Science Association’s 2024 Latin American Scientific Conference.

The event titled, A Holistic View on the Factors that Affect Saleable Meat: Challenges from Field to Processing will take place during the industry event on October 9 in Iguazú Falls, Paraná, Brazil.

“Meat and carcass quality remains a key concern for poultry producers globally but especially in Latin America where the industry is growing more each year,” says Kelen Zavarize, NOVUS technical services manager. “Ensuring good quality meat is necessary for the security of domestic and export markets. For this symposium, we’re bringing together industry experts to share their insights on the challenges and opportunities to improve meat quality.”

The symposium agenda includes presentations on skin quality and structural health, broiler house management, broiler market expectations, and battling Salmonella.

Introductions

Gabriela Cardoso, Ph.D., NOVUS poultry solutions manager for the Americas

Skin lesions that produce commendations of broiler carcasses: How to increase saleable meat

Liris Kindlein, Ph.D., associate professor in the Department of Veterinary Medicine at the Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul

The secret of poultry health and welfare: Efficient broiler litter management

Kelen Zavarize, Ph.D., NOVUS technical services manager for Latin America

Defining saleable meat: Is it quantity or quality?

Casey Owens, Ph.D., University of Arkansas researcher and poultry science professor

Structural problems and their effects on carcass quality

Frances Yan, Ph.D., NOVUS global poultry research senior manager

Salmonella: Prevention, control and eradication strategies, feedback of the European experience

Nicolas Hénaff, DVM, poultry veterinarian, consultant and approved trainer with Resagro – RESEAU CRISTAL in France

Rodrigo Bernardi, NOVUS’ regional business manager for Brazil, says the symposium is a chance for producers and nutritionists to confirm what they are already doing correctly and identify areas where improvements can be made.

“The symposium affirms that there is no one particular thing that can positively affect meat quality; it takes many parts working together. These presentations ultimately provide considerations for the producer who is asking themselves, ‘How do I improve the profitability of my operation?’”

The NOVUS event will take place starting at 8:00 a.m. BRT on October 9, 2024, at Bourbon Cataratas do Iguaçu Thermas Eco Resort. It is open to all 2024 Latin American Scientific Conference attendees.

For more information about the event, visit novusint.com/psa-latam-2024

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