8:00-13:00

Registration

13:00 - 13:10

Opening session: Nei Arruda (Chair PSA LA) and Everton Krabbe (Vice-Chair PSA-LA)

13:10 - 14:00

Keynote Speaker: RD&I in an unpredictable world

14:00 - 17:00

Concurrent Symposia A: Transitioning towards a dCa and P system in commercial broilers 

Chair: Mauricio Cunha, IFF

• Symposium Introduction, Mauricio Cunha
• The importance of Ca, impact of excess Ca and its regulation, Doug Korver, University of Alberta
• Implication of excess Ca and source on phytase efficacy and in the context of a global limestone quality. (*Excess Ca on other nutrients), Peter Plumstead, Neuro Livestock Research

• Evaluation of limestone characteristics in Latin America, Mauricio Cunha

• The determination of dCa and P in feed ingredients and the validation of such in a complete diet. Kyle Venter, Neuro Livestock Research
• The use of prediction equations to understand Ca and P digestibility, and the implementation into commercial production on performance, economics and sustainability. Roselina Angel, University of Maryland
• Questions and panel discussion, Doug Korver, University of Alberta

Concurrent Symposia B: Strategies and technologies for promoting ecoproductivity and intestinal health in poultry: The role eubiotics in immunity and sustainability of the poultry production system. 

Chair: Bruna Martins & Sandra Bonaspetti, Phibro Animal Health

• Holistic view of the poultry immune system and its importance for the success of the poultry production. Dr Guillermo Zavala, Professor, University of Georgia
• Immunity as a tool to improve gastrointestinal health and efficiency. Professor Jovanir Inês Müller Fernandes - Federal University of Paraná (UFPR), Palatina, Brazil 
• Strategic use of eubiotic additives to ensure ecoproductivity. Professor Catarina Stefenello - Federal University of Santa Maria (UFSM), Santa Maria, Brazil 
• Efficacy of saponins in immunonutrition. Dr. Hernán Cortés G. - Specialist in saponins and Animal feed & health research depty manager, Desert King, Chile
• Questions

17:30

Cocktail Reception

8:00-14:00

Concurrent Symposia A: A holistic view on the factors that affect saleable meat: challenges from field to processing. 

Chair: Dr. Gabriela Cardoso Dal Pont

• Problem introduction, Dr. Gabriela Cardoso, Novus Int.
• Skin lesions that produce commendations of broiler carcasses: how to increase saleable meat, Dr. Liris Kindlein, Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul 

• The Secret of Poultry Health and Welfare: Efficient Broiler Litter Management, Dr. Kelen Zavarize, Novus Int.

• Defining saleable meat: is it quantity or quality?  Dr. Casey Owens, Arkansas University - US
• Structural problems and their effects on carcass quality, Dr. Hugo Romero, Novus Int.

• Salmonella: Prevention, control, and eradication strategies, feedback of the European experience, Dr. Claudio Chimienti- Reseau Cristal- France

8:00 - 14:00

Concurrent Symposia B: One-Poultry Production: interconnections between Health and Nutrition  

Chair: Rafael Sens and Marcelo Hidalgo

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• Understanding microbiome metabolism with all the omics - metagenomics, metabolomics, and metatranscriptomics, Dr. Cristiano Bortoluzzi - DSM
• Role of nutrition to maximize the action of the microbiome on the health and welfare of poultry, Dr. Jovanir Fernandes – UFPR (BR)
• Ingredients quality and gut health: how to achieve maximum intestinal functionality and precise nutrition, Dr. Alex Maiorka – UFPR (BR)
• How to proper evaluate the action of feed additives in poultry under field conditions: tips for targeted approaches, Dr. Edgar Oviedo – NCSU (USA)
• Roundtable Discussion

12:00-14:00

Lunch

14:00-18:00

Concurrent Symposia C: A comprehensive approach of combined preventive strategies to promote immunity, health, and profitability in poultry production 

Chair: Dr. Melina Bonato, ICC, Brazil

• The historical use of antibiotics in poultry production: past, present, and future, Dr. Michael H. Kogut, USDA-ARS, U.S.
• Optimizing poultry monitoring: turning field data into insights for precise decisions, Dr. Vinícius Duarte, C-Vale, Brazil
• Management and biosecurity actions as a preventive plan for today and tomorrow's challenges, Dr. Marcos Dai Prá, BRF, Brazil
• Advanced feed additive technologies for enhancing immune function in poultry production, Prof. Dr. Doug Korver, University of Alberta, Canada
• Managing mycotoxins to enhance gut health and immunity in poultry production, Prof. Dr. Paulo Dilkin, Universidade Federal de Santa Maria, Brazil
• Strategic preventive and therapeutic programs to support poultry industry profitability, Dr. Ricardo Rauber, Vetinova, Brazil
• Panel Discussion

Concurrent Symposia D: Achieving a more precise amino acid nutrition in poultry diets and its impact on growth performance, health and sustainability 

Chair: Victor Naranjo, Evonik Americas

• Update on amino acid recommendations for modern broilers, 

  Horacio Rostagno, University of Vicosa

• Modelling the response of modern broilers to amino acid and energy density levels on growth performance and profitability, Nilva Sakomura, UNESP Jaboticabal, Brazil
• Effect of gut health challenges on energy and amino acid utilization in broilers, Samuel Rochell, Auburn University
• Managing quality and nutrient variability of main raw materials and its impact on feed formulation costs and poultry performance, Everton Krabbe, Embrapa, Brazil
• European experiences with reduction of dietary crude protein levels and its impact on performance, welfare and sustainability parameters, Andreas Lemme, Evonik Nutrition & Care, GmbH, Germany
• Critical factors for practical application of reduced crude protein diets – Brazilian experience, Jeffersson Lecznieski, Nutritionist Brazil
• Q&A Session

19:00-22:30

Awards Dinner