The poultry industry is continuously evolving, driven by advances in nutrition, disease management, gut health, biosecurity, and sustainable production practices. Recognizing the importance of scientific knowledge and collaborative learning, CCPA group of companies, France had recently organized a technical seminar on 28.08.26 (Friday)in Coimbatore which is one of the biggest poultry hubs in South India bringing together leading poultry producers, veterinarians, nutritionists, and industry professionals.
The seminar provided an excellent platform for experts and industry stakeholders to exchange knowledge, discuss emerging challenges, and explore practical solutions aimed at improving poultry health, productivity, and profitability.
A Platform for Knowledge and Collaboration:
The event witnessed enthusiastic participation from major corporates, leading poultry producers and veterinarians / consultants, reflecting the industry’s growing interest in science-based approaches to poultry production. The seminar focused significantly on translating the recent scientific developments and advancements in research and development of CCPA group into their practical strategies that can be implemented effectively under commercial farm conditions for the betterment of poultry farmers and producers
The technical sessions covered important aspects of CCPA and their advancements that support modern poultry production, including gut health, intestinal integrity, visceral health and about various respiratory pathogens, their differential diagnostic protocols, immunity and diagnostic tools developed by their technical wing. Specific emphasis was placed on the key strengths of CCPA and their patented technologies such as encapsulation technology and fragmentation of active ingredients from phytogenic and essential oil components that stand alone in the industry in better drug delivery systems and complete antibiotic replacement.
Bridging Science and Field-Level Challenges:
One of the key objectives of the seminar was to bridge the gap between scientific research and practical poultry farming. Speakers Dr.Rais Rajpura, a renowned poultry consultant and Dr.Daniela Zajicova, Global Technical Manager of CCPA highlighted how a better understanding of visceral health and respiratory health can contribute to improved day weight gain, flock uniformity, disease control and profitability.
Discussions also focused on the increasing importance of innovative nutritional solutions, including organic acids, essential oil components, functional feed additives, and other scientifically validated approaches that can support poultry health and productivity.The interactive nature of the sessions enabled participants to discuss real-world farm challenges and seek expert perspectives on their practical management.
Sixty years legacy of CCPA:
The seminar featured presentation by Mr.Jeroen Jeuken, Managing Director, CCPA Asia who shared valuable insights abouttheir global production facilities and recent acquisitions in various places like France, Spain, Turkey, Italy etc and about their notable R&D facilities such as Artemis laboratory where invitro, invivo and insitu analyses and trials are carried out mandatorily before getting a product into the field. Further, he enlightened the importance of spending huge cost and timefor such facilities as it holds the real success of a product in the filed in providing concrete solutions to the customers.
From Knowledge to Action:
The technical discussions encouraged participants to look beyond individual symptoms and understand the underlying factors affecting flock performance. The importance of adopting a holistic approach – combining nutrition, management and disease prevention emphasized through the antibiotic free naturally adopted programmes.
The interaction among the experts and clients post session further enriched the event, providing an opportunity for veterinarians and poultry producers to interact directly with the speakers to about discuss specific challenges encountered in the field.
A major takeaway from the seminar was that sustainable improvement in poultry production requires continuous learning and the adoption of evidence-based practices.With changing disease patterns, increasing production costs, evolving regulatory expectations, and the need for responsible antibiotic usage, the poultry industry must continuously explore innovative and scientifically supported solutions.
Candle lighting with Vibrant and dynamic group of audience
Strengthening Industry Relationships:
The seminar therefore served not merely as a technical gathering but as a forum for innovation, collaboration, and practical problem-solving. Beyond the technical sessions, the event provided an opportunity for meaningful interaction among poultry professionals with technical and commercial experts of CCPA such as Dr.Rajesh Kumar, Regional Head, ISC and Dr.Chandramohan, Regional Technical Head, ISC as they have immense filed level knowledge and experience.
The enthusiastic response from participants reflected the industry’s commitment to continuous improvement and its willingness to embrace new scientific approaches.
Looking Ahead
Through initiatives such as this technical seminar, CCPA continues its commitment to supporting the poultry industry with scientific knowledge, innovative solutions, and technical expertise.
The company looks forward to organizing more such knowledge-sharing platforms in the future, bringing together industry experts and poultry professionals to address emerging challenges and identify new opportunities for sustainable and profitable poultry production.