Ventri Biologicals Pvt. Ltd. organised a technical seminar on “Hatchery Vaccines and Vaccination: Catching the Future” at Hotel Centrum, Lucknow, on 18 September 2026, highlighting the pivotal role of hatchery vaccination in strengthening early protection and shaping the future of poultry health management.
The meeting opened with a welcome address by Mr. Deepak Khosla, General Manager (Marketing), who reaffirmed Ventri Biologicals’ commitment to advancing poultry health through science-based solutions and sharing practical knowledge with the industry.
Dr. Prakash Reddy emphasised that understanding emerging pathogens is essential to designing effective disease-control strategies. He highlighted the importance of identifying their vulnerabilities, transmission routes—particularly vertical transmission—and mechanisms of immune evasion.
He outlined how genotype-based vaccines, vector vaccines, and immune complex vaccines are expanding the possibilities for poultry disease prevention and management. He stressed that vaccine selection should be guided by the disease challenge, scientific evidence, and flock requirements, with continued monitoring of protection, safety, and changes in circulating pathogens.
Concluding his presentation, he highlighted innovative hatchery vaccination methods adopted in India, including semi-automated subcutaneous vaccination and spray vaccination of day-old chicks. These methods support rapid, accurate mass administration when backed by trained personnel, proper equipment calibration, and routine checks to minimise vaccination errors, missed chicks, and adverse vaccine reactions.
The programme featured an expert panel comprising Mr. Deepak Khosla (GM), Dr. K. P. Kale (GM), S. D. Lakra (GM), Dr. Prakash Reddy (DGM), and Dr. Rakesh Gupta (GM). Their participation brought together technical and industry perspectives, providing a platform for knowledge sharing on hatchery vaccination and poultry health.
The seminar reflected Ventri Biologicals’ commitment to supporting the poultry industry through technical education and engagement with experts, with a focus on advancing vaccination practices.
The programme concluded with a vote of thanks by Mr. Harjit Padda, (DGM) , and Mr. Shashi Bhushan (AGM), expressing appreciation to the speaker, expert panel, and participants for their contributions.
