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DAIRY FARMING

                 Second Aviagen TMEA Francophone School Boosts

                     Education & Innovation in the Poultry Industry



































         Aviagen® TMEA hosted its annual    work, and successful completion of   discussions, and combined with an
        Francophone School in Tunis, Tuni-  the course. The team that delivered   excellent, engaging atmosphere, the
        sia, from November 3–7, 2025, unit-  exceptional performance received   training was both highly educational
        ing poultry professionals from eight   special recognition, including a cer-  and  thoroughly  enjoyable,”  added
        countries — Tunisia, Algeria, Guin-  tificate and a token of appreciation,   Sana Aguir, Parent Stock Veterinari-
        ea, Senegal, Madagascar, Togo, Be-  highlighting their outstanding con-  an at Chahia, Tunisia.
        nin and Côte d’Ivoire — for a week of   tributions and commitment through-  Mamadou Diallo, Operational Man-
        learning and collaboration.         out the program.                   ager at Fermav, Guinea commented:
          Attendees immersed themselves      Nadir Zeghiche, Production Man-   “The Aviagen TMEA Francophone
        in advanced breeder, broiler and    ager at ORAC, Algeria, reflected on   School exceeded all expectations.
        hatchery management practices,      his experience at the Francophone   With exceptional organization  and
        learning how to build high-impact   School: “I had an incredible experi-  highly skilled instructors, we quick-
        strategies that elevate biological   ence  during  the  five-day  program,   ly acquired practical insights that
        performance and cost efficiency. The   gaining valuable knowledge and   will empower our companies to
        Francophone School also fostered    enhancing my poultry farming skills   solve problems and anticipate op-
        strong industry connections through   through both hands-on activities and   portunities in the future.”
        expert-led sessions on grading,     information sharing. The school was   “The second Francophone School
        broiler management, data handling,   exceptionally well-organized at ev-  was a resounding success. Demand
        presentation skills, egg handling   ery level, and it was a privilege to   for the program continues to grow,
        and essential hatchery KPIs.        attend alongside veterinary and    and this year we were proud to wel-
         At the start of the week, partici-  technical colleagues from across   come participants from eight coun-
        pants were grouped into teams to    Africa. We sincerely hope to par-  tries — an increase from last year.
        tackle an engaging case study, put-  ticipate again in the coming years. I   This  school  plays  a  vital  role  in  the
        ting their knowledge and skills into   extend  my  heartfelt  thanks  to  Avia-  region, empowering producers with
        action. Their innovative solutions   gen for this outstanding opportunity   support in their local language, a
        were presented to a panel of Avia-  — all the presentations were excel-  capability we are proud to provide
        gen experts, showcasing creativity,   lent,  and  I  particularly  enjoyed  the   to our customers. We are excited to
        collaboration, and industry insight.  sessions on reproduction, hatchery   continue this initiative and look for-
         The week concluded with a cele-    management, and data analysis.”    ward to the next Francophone School
        bratory graduation ceremony, hon-    “What stood out most was the train-  in 2026.” commented Moez Eleuch,
        oring  all  attendees  with  certificates   ers’ expertise and adaptability. They   Technical Manager, MENA & SSA.
        recognizing their dedication, hard   encouraged questions, creating rich                    Circle 4 on enquiry card
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