Ceva Asia Pacific holds 1^st Hatchery Vaccination Summit

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Ceva Animal Health Asia Pacific held the first ‘Hatchery Vaccination Summit Asia' - The Future is Today’ on Jeju Island, South Korea from April 26 – 27, 2012.  The conference attracted more than 150 professionals from 10 different Asian countries who collectively produce over 3 billion broilers.

"Creating platforms such as this to share experiences in hatchery vaccination is vital if we are to successfully meet the needs of future generations for safe poultry protein,” said Mr Ruud Aerdts, Regional Director of Ceva Animal Health Asia Pacific, when opening the conference. “Ceva is committed to continue investing in developing innovative hatchery solutions that will make poultry production easier and more effective,” he insisted.

There were great speakers from various backgrounds sharing their priceless knowledge and experiences in this conference:

• Effect of Current Financial Crisis on Global Poultry Industry by Gordon Butler
• The Evolution of Poultry Vaccination by Sylvain Comte
• Modern Strategy for Protection Gumboro Disease in Asia by Christophe Cazaban
• Hatchery Vaccination, The Key of Success in Broiler by Pramote Rutavepol
• Knowledge and Development in OVO Vaccination by Jagdev Sharma
• Update of ND Situation in Asia by Jiroj Sasipreeyajan
• Innovative “Vector Vaccine” – A New Tool to Prevent Diseases by Moto Esaki
• New Solutions for Controlling ND and AI in Asia by Yannick Gardin 
• Complete Hatchery Protection Program by Marcelo Paniago

After a compact day of presentations, the fun continued with the Gala Dinner at the Crystal Ballroom. The opening performance was Korean traditional dance (fan dance), followed by Sogo and Janggo dance. The night was completed with a set of satisfying Korean style dinner and wrapped up by performance by Arirang Party, Nanta and B-Boy, the Korean local performers.
 
Another exciting day was when we departed from Lotte Hotel to Olle Trekking Course of 2km. We were accompanied by spectacular view of crystal clear sea surrounded by unique stones from Dombenangol to Oedolgae. Later on, we were on Seogwipo Excrusion ship and had another unforgettable lunch at Mint House Restaurant. We visited Seopjikoji, Seongsan Ilchulbong and Cheonjiyoen Waterfall at the end of the day trip.

Our customers enjoyed the event and activities as much as we do. It was a great experience indeed.

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