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09:00 - 17:00 2024 Leadership Conference
Price: $ 140.00
By: VIV WorldwideAddressing key topics exploring the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in Poultry, Agriculture and Dairy. Get ready for an international line-up of experts and world leading suppliers. View the program on the website |
| Wednesday 2 October |
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10:30 - 11:00 Official Opening VIV Africa 2024
Opening words by the Managing Director VNU Europe, Birgit Horn, VIV Worldwide, the Netherlands Official opening ceremony by the Guest of Honour, Hon. Minister of State Hon. Eric Rwigamba Official Opening Ceremony. Ribbon-cutting by the Guest of H...
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11:15 - 12:00 Maximizing Profit: Enhancing Poultry Farm Efficiency with Minimal Labor
 | Christoph Bei Der Hake
Area Sales Manager
Big Dutchman Service GmbH
 Christoph bei der Hake is a graduate engineer who has been working at Big Dutchman for six years. Having grown up on a farm, he brings a deep connection to agriculture and a comprehensive understanding of the industry’s needs. After completing his ...
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Simple tips and tricks to increase the egg production The right ventilation system for different climate zones Latest developments in the keeping of laying hens. ...
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11:15 - 12:00 CEVA INSIDE: The best from day one
 | Reza Bentaleb
Africa Poultry Director
Ceva Santé Animale
Dr. Reza BENTALEB is 54 years old, married, and has two children. He graduated as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from the National Veterinary School of Algiers in 1992 and began his career as a practicing veterinarian. He further enhanced his educa...
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The "Ceva Inside" program represents a significant advancement in the field of poultry health management. It is a testament to Ceva's commitment to innovation and support within the agricultural sector. The program's comprehensive approach, which in...
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11:15 - 12:00 The role of safe water in Poultry health and performance
 | Remjius Hayoyo
Area Manager - Central East Africa
Trouw Nutrition (Nutreco Africa)
Dr.Remjius Hayoyo is a veterinarian with long experience in animal feed safety having worked with various Nutrition companies in the region of East Africa. Currently, he is the area sale manager for East Africa at Nutreco MEA and doubles as the Feed...
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With the increasing human population, followed by the increasing demand for Animal sources products- Meat and Eggs, Poultry farmers have been pushed to demand efficiency in their production by implementing better practices in Farm management, Nutrit...
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13:30 - 14:15 Health strategies to reduce costs and improve performance in poultry
 | Joseph Kiplagat
Regional Technical Sales Manager
Danisco Animal Nutrition (IFF)
Joseph Kiplagat is the East African Regional Technical Sales Manager for Danisco Animal Nutrition and Health, a part of International Flavors and Fragrances (IFF). He earned a degree in animal production from Egerton University and holds both a dipl...
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|  | Oladiran Oluitan
Regional Technical Sales Manager
Danisco Animal Nutrition (IFF)
Oladiran Oluitan is a distinguished veterinarian boasting an impressive 19-year tenure in the technical and sales sectors of veterinary science, animal production, nutrition, and gut health. His expertise has been instrumental in leading indigenous ...
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Reducing antibiotic use: minimizing antibiotic growth promoters in poultry and addressing resistance challenges with cutting-edge practices and research. Gut health improvement: enhancing poultry's gut and immune health through positive microbiota. ...
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13:30 - 14:15 Hubbard Efficiency Plus Performance across EA with Avipro EA presentation
 | Jean Lebec
Business Manager East & Southern Africa
Hubbard
After graduating from Agricultural engineering, Jean Lebec joined Hubbard in 2015 as International Volunteer based in Kenya. After a 6-month intensive training period, he was then given responsibility for the technical follow up and business...
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|  | John Dantier
Commercial & Technical Executive
Avipro East Africa Ltd
John Dantier, a graduate in Agriculture from the University of Mauritius, began his career at Avipro Mauritius as an Operations Officer in September 2010. After completing an intensive six-month training program, he was entrusted with the managemen...
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13:30 - 14:15 Innovative Circular Poultry Practices
 | Vera Bavinck
Poultry Veterinarian
Kipster & Fair Poultry
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Current global challenges make us rethink conventional practices and develop innovative solutions. Solutions that take into account our planetary boundaries and animal welfare, and at the same time provide sustainable business outlook for producers...
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14:30 - 16:55 WPSA Seminar
 | Fallou Guèye
Chairman Of Wpsa African Poultry Network
Vice-President of WPSA
Presentation Title: Trends of Poultry Sector in Africa Dr E. Fallou Guèye is Vice-President, World’s Poultry Science Association (WPSA) and President, African Poultry Network of the WPSA (WPSA-APN). He works at the Food and Agricultur...
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|  | Kokou Tona
Lomé University / CERSA institute Presentation Title: Challenges and opportunities for broiler production in tropical Africa Professor at the Lomé University in Togo and director of CERSA institute ...
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|  | Kwaku Adomako
Professor
Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology
Presentation Title: Building a sustainable broiler value chain in Africa Prof. Kwaku Adomako obtained a BSc. (Hons) Agriculture and Ph.D. in Animal Breeding and Genetics, from the Kwame Nkrumah University of Science and Technology (KNUST), Kum...
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|  | Peter-Bart Lichtenbeld
Sales Director Africa
VENCOMATIC GROUP
Presentation Title: Housing layers in hot climate conditions. 25 Years experiences of which 15 years in Africa My name is Peter-Bart Lichtenbeld. In Africa my nickname is Mr PB. Married and having 2 sons. Born in 1958 in Suriname. Wor...
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14:30 - 15:15 Feed Management As A Pathway To Profitable Broiler Farming
 | Chinedu Onuegbu
Regional Sales Manager
Chore-Time Europe BV
Chinedu Onuegbu is currently the Regional Sales Manager at Chore-Time Europe B.V for the Sub-Saharan Africa. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Microbiology and MBA (marketing). |
Feed is the major cost of broiler meat production and in recent times the price of feed has continued to rise in many parts of Africa. Broiler production is all about performance and costs. Reducing feed wastages and optimizing the feeding of Broil...
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14:30 - 15:15 Ensuring Sustainable Animal Protein Production in Africa: The Pioneering Role of Phosfeed and the Vital Importance of Phosphorus
 | Mouhcine Bhija
Agronomist And Animal Nutrition Expert
OCP Group
Mouhcine BHIJA is an agronomist with over 20 years of experience in the animal feed industry. He is an expert in feed additive production and technical support for Mega farms and cooperatives, particularly in the poultry and dairy sectors. He ...
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The essential role of phosphorus in animal growth, health and welfare. Phosfeed, a flagship brand of OCP, stands out for its high-quality nutritional solutions adapted to the specific needs of livestock production. In the face of the growing demand ...
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15:30 - 16:15 Introducing Agrofeed Ltd. in Rwanda
 | Ákos Mezolaki
Export Business Director
Agrofeed Ltd. Agrofeed Ltd. is one of the most significant European producers of high-quality premixes and feed additives, selling its products not only in Hungary, but also in 40 other countries in Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. For more than two dec...
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Presentation of the activities of Agrofeed Ltd. in Rwanda Presentation of poultry references in Rwanda Presentation of pig references in Rwanda ...
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15:30 - 16:15 Best practices in hatchery management
 | John Torsius
Sales Manager
Petersime N.V.
John Torsius grew up at his family's chicken hatchery in The Netherlands. From an early age, his father took him by the hand and taught him everything there is to know about running a hatchery. John has experience in all areas of the business - esp...
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Egg quality
Chick quality
Hygiene of the hatchery |
| Thursday 3 October |
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10:30 - 11:15 Aviagen East Africa – The key supply base in East Africa for the Ross brand
 | David Bailey
General Manager
Aviagen East Africa David is the Hatchery and General Administration Manager for Aviagen East Africa. He joined the company in 2022 with over 25 years of experience in the poultry industry. Prior to joining Aviagen, David worked for Moy Park for 24 years as Assistant ...
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- Aviagen East Africa the greenfield Ross 308 PS supply base for East Africa region. - Ross 308 Breeders and Broilers exceptional results - Local technical support with international support. ...
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10:30 - 11:15 Poultry Possibilities: Overcoming Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities for Youth in the Sector
 | Nicole Masozera
Agra Embedded Advisor
Ministry of Youth and Arts in Rwanda
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Chairperson
RWANDA POULTRY INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (R P.I.A)
|  | Alexander Stewart
Senior Poultry Consultant
Food Action Alliance
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Overcoming Challenges and Unlocking Opportunities: The session will explore the challenges within the poultry industry, focusing on barriers faced by youth, such as access to land, finance, and skills. The panel will discuss how these barriers can ...
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10:30 - 12:15 Optimizing Performance in Poultry Production
 | Hilde Van Meirhaeghe
Global Poultry Consultant
University of Ghent, Fac. of Veterinary Medicine
Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe, DVM, is a Global Poultry Consultant and Academic Adviser at the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine, University of Ghent. She also serves as the President of the Belgian Hatcheries Association and is involved in WVEPAH trainin...
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This conference will focus on strategies and techniques to optimize poultry production. The program includes insightful presentations by Dr. Hilde Van Meirhaeghe from Vetworks, Ghent University, covering the following topics: Introduction to the F...
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11:30 - 12:15 Precision Functional Nutrition Solutions for Global Poultry Challenges
 | Jose-Luis Cano Phd. Dvm
Customer Technical Manager Emea
ADM International Sàrl
Dr. Jose-Luis Cano is a veterinarian with a Ph.D. in Animal Science and over 20 years of experience in animal nutrition, production, health, and functional nutrition. He has worked as a university professor, researcher in animal nutrition, immunolo...
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Poultry production has a promising development forecast for the next years, especially in Africa, but it faces very important global challenges in safety, health, efficiency and sustainability. Science- and technology-based strategies are used with...
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11:30 - 12:15 Presentation of ALQUERNAT CONEB and ALQUERMOLD NATURAL against Coccidiosis and Necrotic Enteritis
 | Ibrahim Ouriachi
Veterinarian Mgr.
Biovet - Alquermes
Dr. IBRAHIM OURIACHI, DVM graduated in 2015 and is a Technical-commercial advisor for Europe, MEA region at Biovet S.A, with a focus mainly in the poultry industry providing solutions for the aim of improving efficiency and creating health for a be...
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The concept of new technology from pronutrients and the working principles Research and efficacy of Alquernat Coneb Research and efficacy Of Alquermold Natural ...
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13:30 - 14:15 Management of the first 10 days of broiler rearing
 | Baptiste Nevejans
Technical Manager East & Southern Africa
Hubbard
Baptiste Nevejans graduated as Engineer from the Superior Institute of Agriculture in Lille, France. He joined Hubbard in the summer of 2020 for one year on the R&D farms, before working as International Volunteer in Kenya for Hubbard...
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|  | Lamine Youssef
Technical Manager N-W & Central Africa
Hubbard
Lamine Youssef graduated as Agricultural Engineer from the National Agronomic Institute of Tunis, completed in 2012 with a professional Master’s degree at the Mediterranean Agronomic Institute of Montpellier. After a solid field and managing...
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Managing the first 10 days of your broilers well is essential for the development and the performance of your flock. It is part of key topics involved in the on-the-ground Hubbard Customer Support’s missions that aim to your success. Baptiste an...
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13:30 - 14:15 maximizing profit
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13:30 - 15:15 Build a Sustainable Dairy Farm - Global Dairy Farmers Workshop
 | Ad van Velde
President
Global Dairy Farmers
Ad van Velde is a dairy farmer in the northern part of the Netherlands. On his family farm, he milks 200 cows with some external labor. The farm breeds all of its own cattle. Ad has been farming since 1979. He is an innovator who has been usi...
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|  | Benet Byereta
Canrose Uganda LTD
Trained at GIMI (Galilee International Management Institute), Israel in Horticulture and Irrigation Management Programme for Uganda. He is a Visionary leader with a passion for innovative farming methods and youth empowerment. Over 20 years of expe...
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|  | Jos Creemers
ProDairy E.A Ltd
ProDairy EA is committed to transforming the livestock sector in East Africa towards a more productive but environmentally sustainable sector which has the potential to improve the livelihoods of the farming community in East Africa. The comp...
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|  | Christine Korir
Technical Sales Representative
De Heus
7+ years of proven livestock specialist with a track record of delivering high-value project design, and implementation. Solid expertise and knowledge in climate-smart dairy, beef, and poultry production. A seasoned stakeholder mobilizer, a trainer ...
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|  | Holger Kruse
Marketing Manager And Sales
Holm & Laue
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14:30 - 16:15 Lutavit® A 1000 NXT: High-quality vitamin A with leading stability in application and beyond
 | Yauheni Shastak
Technical Sales Manager Emea
BASF South Africa |
Produced using state-of-the-art processes
Superior stability across various applications, maintaining its potency and efficacy over time
Consistent, high-quality results in use |
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14:30 - 15:15 Optimal rearing for layers
 | Viola Holik
Area Manager Africa
LOHMANN BREEDERS
Schooling in Somalia, Germany and Austria University of Paderborn with a master in animal production Work experience GIZ in Ethiopia and Kenya Lohmann Indian River Area Manager Asia Since 1999 Lohmann Breeders Area Manager Africa ...
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To achieve the genetic potential of a layer the rearing phase is the most crucial period. Here the bodyweights have to be on standard target as well as the feed intake capacity. How to achieve these key points is the aim of the presentation. ...
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15:30 - 16:15 Biotechnology, Food Security, and Global Challenges
 | Andrew Brandt
Director Of Trade Policy
U.S. Grains Council (USGC)
Andrew Brandt serves as the Director of Trade Policy for the U.S. Grains Council (USGC), a non-profit organization that promotes the global use of U.S. barley, corn, sorghum and related products including ethanol and distiller’s dried grains with s...
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This presentation will introduce biotechnology and its role as a critical, highly regulated tool used by farmers around the world to ensure crops are protected from threats such as drought and insects. Access to quality, affordable grain is also ...
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15:30 - 16:15 Alternative Ingredients for Animal Feed
 | Lydia Wanjiru Kabue
Poise Bdcl And Lecturer
Kenyatta University, School of Business |  | Jannifer Muthike
Ceo
Dudu Masters
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Coalition Builder
NETHERLANDS FOOD PARTNERSHIP
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With rising prices of conventional food ingredients, producers are starting to look more and more to local inputs for animal feed. How can we mak |