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This program explores key factors shaping modern poultry nutrition. Topics include how corn variability affects diet formulation, and how feed processing can enhance nutrient digestibility. The agenda also examines the growing role of DDG in Brazil, considering market context and formulation strategies. In addition, speakers address the impact of starch digestibility on broiler performance and provide updated insights into the use of exogenous microbial amylase in poultry diets. Together, these themes highlight new opportunities to improve efficiency and nutrient utilization.

The symposium brings together international experts to discuss the main challenges and trends in controlling Salmonella in poultry farming. Furthermore, the symposium highlights the importance of integrating research, innovation, and field practices, facilitating the exchange of knowledge between academics and industry professionals. The relevance of the topic is linked to the direct impact of Salmonella on public health, food safety, as well as exports and sustainability of poultry production. By addressing epidemiological strategies and practical solutions, the symposium significantly contributes to the advancement of poultry production in Latin America, reinforcing commitment to quality and competitiveness in the sector.

This symposium aims to bring an integrated overview of each production chain link from backward, starting with market trends and demands, carcass condemnation causes, broilers growing and finishing phases challenges, broilers' early phases development importance, impact of breeder's current challenges over the progeny, and the importance of immunity and gut health over breeders' productivity. The symposium features professors, industry professionals, and experienced consultants to promote discussion of an integrated view of poultry production and the importance of each link in the chain to meat quality and profitability.

Modern poultry nutritionists face increasing challenges, including rising feed costs, volatile meat markets, fluctuating raw-material quality, and diverse gut-health and environmental pressures. Achieving more precise and profitable poultry nutrition requires a deeper understanding of how these environmental and health factors influence amino acid and energy requirements, along with the strategic use of dynamic modeling tools to optimize feeding programs. Advancements such as the characterization of dietary fiber and starch profiles, combined with the practical application of innovative in-vitro tools, expand the ability to evaluate gut health additives and nutritional interventions. Integrating these emerging concepts will enable nutritionists to develop science-based nutritional strategies that enhance performance, resilience, and long-term sustainability in poultry production.

New technologies on gut health evaluation, the importance and how to apply it in the field as a tool for quick decisions and good interventions to obtain the best results in terms of performance of the flock. A perspective point of view from a feed additive company, the academy and the poultry industry.

This symposium will highlight practical and innovative approaches and technologies that support environmental and social responsibility, while exploring how digital tools can be applied to solve challenges and drive progress in poultry production.

Broiler mortality has become one of the most critical indicators of efficiency and sustainability in poultry production. In intensive systems, even small increases in mortality rates lead to significant economic losses, directly affecting productivity and flock uniformity. This issue is further intensified by the growing complexity of production challenges, including enteric and respiratory diseases, locomotor disorders linked to rapid growth, and environmental factors such as heat stress. Additionally, restrictions on antibiotic growth promoters and increasing animal welfare demands require more integrated management approaches. Therefore, mortality is no longer just a loss metric but a key reflection of the overall balance and robustness of the production system.

This symposium will explore how nutrition is redefining poultry health management through microbiome modulation, functional additives, and advanced biomarkers. Integrating new scientific concepts with measurable economic impact, we will examine how gut resilience, immune function, and early-life programming translate into performance gains and improved profitability. A forward-looking session designed for professionals seeking science-driven solutions that enhance robustness and promote sustainable growth in modern poultry systems.