Zootecnica International - World Poultry Journal

The poultry industry has advanced and expanded considerably in recent years with poultry dominating the volume of meat and poultry consumed. Poultry is perceived as and by the consumer. To optimise product quality and growth it is important to understand the factors affecting quality and be aware of information generated from research centres. During the seminar it will be gained a fundamental understanding of important factors affecting product quality and it will be possible to discuss about the latest developments on a range of topics which include:

•    The role of genetics
•    Welfare during transport
•    Stunning and killing research
•    Farm assurance schemes and consumer logos
•    Microbiological safety issues
•    Factors affecting quality pre­slaughter and during processing
•    Poultry flavour studies
•    Poultry Meat Marketing Standards

When: Thursday 18 June 2009
Venue: Campden BRI, Chipping Campden, Gloucestershire, GL55 6LD

For further information about registration and costs, please contact the Campden BRI at www.campden.co.uk/training/training.htm