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POULTRY

Ross Central Africa Brings the Industry Together

at the 2025 Breeder DCFT in Zambia

Ross® Central Africa (RCA), Avia-
gen®’s joint venture in Zambia, suc-
cessfully hosted its annual Breeder
Distributor Customer Focus Team
(DCFT) meeting from 15–19 Septem-
ber 2025 at the Protea Hotel in Lusa- through my attendance to the DCFT. Misumbi Ng’onga, Hatchery Super-
ka. More than 70 attendees drawn We have had the opportunity to learn visor at Zamharvest Zambia, added:
from Central and Southern African from the source and through the ex- ‘’Being invited to the Ross Central Af-
countries, including Zimbabwe, Zam- perience of others with great insights, rica Breeder DCFT has been a whole-
bia, Botswana, Namibia, and Malawi, open environment and well-coordi- some and exciting experience. I have
among others, took part in the meet- nated learning exposure.’’ learned so much, from production
ing, where they engaged in a series ‘’The Ross Central Africa DCFT has and bird health to the importance of
of presentations covering the latest provided a unique environment for having accurate data – and so much
developments and best practices in learning, knowledge exchange, and more. The lessons I’ve learned here
breeder management, nutrition, bi- building valuable connections. I es- have changed my perspective about
osecurity, and flock performance. pecially highlight the interaction how to handle different challenges in
Alongside the lectures, participants with different African cultures, which my area of work.’’
also took part in practical sessions de- broadened my perspective on poultry
signed to strengthen their skills and farming across the continent. A topic Speaking at the close of the meeting,
apply best practices directly to their that particularly resonated with me Jeremy Watson, the newly appointed
poultry operations. Through the Ross was Salmonella control, a bacterium General Manager of Ross Central Af-
Breeder Executive Club, top-per- with significant public health impact, rica, remarked: “It was wonderful to
forming breeder customers were emphasizing the importance of apply- see such a strong response from our
also recognized across the region for ing effective strategies to ensure safe- customers, with so many delegates
achieving exceptional breeder pro- ty and quality in poultry production. joining us for this four-day event.
ductivity of over 150 chicks per hen The event had an extremely positive We had excellent presentations from
housed at 60 weeks. impact, added real value to my pro- Aviagen, and we look forward to fu-
Expressing his thanks, Victor fessional development, and strength- ture events that will focus even more
Kwaramba, Technical & Operations ened my motivation to continue con- on practical skills within the poultry
Director of Hatch Solutions, Zim- tributing with excellence and passion industry and the customer service
babwe commented ‘’ On behalf of in poultry farming.’’ commented Shel- our Aviagen team provides. A truly
Hatch Solutions I'm extremely grate- don Sande, Hatchery Quality Control valuable and successful experience.”
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