BANGKOK, Thailand – Aviagen^® Asia Pacific and its long-time Indian River^® grandparent breeding stock customer, Bounty, recently teamed up to deliver the latest in poultry management advancements to Bounty’s parent stock and broiler customers in the Philippines. This effort marked the “Reliability and Performance” seminar series, held on Oct. 28 in Luzon and Oct. 30 in Mindanao.

The seminar highlighted the Indian River breed’s potential for exceptional performance, welfare, and sustainability when supported by strong management practices. The sessions provided valuable insights, tools and knowledge to help poultry farmers elevate their management skills and achieve optimal results. Topics included flock health and nutrition, biosecurity and disease prevention, and strategies for improving fertility and hatchability.

Dr. Venkatesh Gunasekaran, Poultry Nutrition Specialist shared his expertise on “Maximizing broiler nutrition for small birds.” He remarked, “Aviagen is committed to closely supporting farmers in their local communities, providing tailored advice to ensure their success. This seminar was a fantastic opportunity to engage with producers in the Philippines, understand their daily challenges, and help them improve the health and performance of their flocks while boosting the profitability of their businesses.”

“The Indian River brand is gaining strong momentum in the Philippines, as farmers increasingly recognize its benefits such as robustness, meat yield, environmental resilience, and feed efficiency,” shared Dr. Daniel Gomes, Brand Manager, Indian River Asia Pacific. “This visit gave us a valuable opportunity to deepen our understanding of this vibrant and growing market while ‘Breeding Success Together’ with our Bounty customers, supporting them in refining their management practices and driving stronger results with their businesses.”