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08-04-2021

Aviagen Latin America Webinar Addresses Rising Grain Costs and International Market Outlook

Aviagen hosts second session of third webinar series designed to remain in close contact with customers during ongoing global pandemic

Dr. Paul AhoCAMPINAS, Brazil – On April 14, Aviagen® Latin America will welcome customers to the second session of its third webinar series since the beginning of the global pandemic. Presented by international Poultry Economist Dr. Paul Aho, the webinar will focus on the status of the global poultry market, including the rising cost of feed.

“Feed represents the highest cost associated with a poultry business, and increasing grain prices could potentially impact the businesses of poultry producers,” explained Aho. “The good news is that, throughout the years, Aviagen has made significant improvement in Feed Conversion Ratio (FCR), or the rate at which feed is converted to live body weight, reducing the amount of grain needed to grow healthy, robust birds. FCR advancement plays a significant role in offsetting rising feed costs,” said Osvaldo Bolinaga, head of Technical Services for Aviagen in South America excluding Brazil (SAEB).

About Paul Aho

Paul Aho is a Poultry Economist from the U.S. state of Connecticut. He studied Agricultural Economics at Cornell University, and earned a Master's degree in Agribusiness from Arizona State University and a Ph.D. in Poultry Economics from Michigan State University. With more than 30 years of professional experience, he has held academic positions at Cornell University and the University of Georgia, and has worked for two poultry companies. He currently owns the consulting firm Poultry Perspective, which advises poultry companies and organizations around the world.

How to register for the webinar

This webinar will be offered in Spanish. Customers interested in participating may register at https://aviagen.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ijajSMtMRb-zI_-FOJ4wXw.

Registration is limited and will be closed 60 minutes before the start of the session. Meetings will take place at the following times:

  • 4:00 p.m. in Argentina and Uruguay
  • 3:00 p.m. in Bolivia, Chile, Paraguay, Dominican Republic and Venezuela
  • 2:00 p.m. in Colombia, Ecuador, Mexico, Panama and Peru
  • 1:00 p.m. in other Central American countries

For information on upcoming webinars, customers should contact Francinea Golucci at fgolucci@aviagen.com.