The Soy Excellence Center (SEC) is pleased to announce its 62nd Poultry Production Training Program, scheduled for Tuesday, September 24th, 2024, at 1:00 PM Cairo Time. This program, organized in collaboration with the Egyptian Poultry Association and the Faculty of Agriculture at Cairo University, will focus on enhancing the knowledge and skills of professionals involved in commercial broiler production.

Participants will gain insights from leading experts in the field. The program will begin with an overview of nutritional care for broilers, presented by Prof. Dr. S. M. Shalash, who will also discuss the economic value of U.S. Soybean Meal (SBM) compared to other origins. Prof. Dr. M. A. Elmenawey will cover the importance of early feeding and feeding systems for broiler chicks, highlighting key strategies for optimizing growth and health.

Additionally, Prof. Dr. A. M. Atta will delve into the challenges of immune deficiency and vaccination failures in poultry, offering a two-part session that addresses these critical issues. Lighting programs, essential for broiler flock management, will be explored in depth by Prof. Dr. H. B. Gharib, who will discuss both the principles and design of effective lighting strategies.

The training will conclude with practical tips and techniques for successful poultry farming, including ideas to avoid common mistakes, followed by an open discussion and Q&A session. The day will end with closing remarks from the esteemed panel of experts.

This program is ideal for poultry industry professionals in the MENA region who are looking to deepen their expertise in broiler production and improve operational efficiency.

SEC’s 62nd Poultry Production Training Program (Commercial Broilers Production)

In Cooperation with Egyptian Poultry Association and Faculty of Agriculture – Cairo University

Instructor Bio

Dr. Sayed Shalash,
Prof of Poultry Nutrition

Prof. of Poultry Nutrition, Animal Production Research Institute "APRI" (1994 - 2009)
Former Head of Poultry Nitration Department "APRI"
Emeritus Professor, "APRI" (2009 – Present)
Member of Scientific Committee of the Regional Center for Food and Feed
Member of Import and Export Technical Committee for Feeds & Feed Additives
Member of the Egyptian Poultry Science Association (EPSA)
Nutritionist and Technical Consultant for:

• Cairo Poultry Co. (Egypt)
• Multi Vita Animal Nutrition Co. (Egypt)
• Aimco Co. (Saudi Arabia)
• El Sahel El Akhdar Co. (Libya)

Dr. Mohamed Abdel Rahman Elmenawey,
Professor of Poultry Management, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University

Dr. Mohamed Elmenawey is a Professor of Poultry Management at Animal Production Department, College of Agriculture, Cairo University and Manager of Poultry Services Centre. Dr. Elmenawey obtained his Professional Degree in Agriculture Science and Animal Production (BSc.) In 1992 from College of Agriculture, Cairo University. In 1998, Dr. Elmenawey received his MSc. In Poultry Production (Animal Production Department) from the same university. In 2003, Dr. Elmenawey received his PhD in Poultry Production (Animal Production Department) from the same university. Member in 4 different Scientific Societies in and outside Egypt. Shared in preparation of 2 books and 6 different booklets. He has a list of Publication including 36 different Scientific Papers. He is mostly concerned about poultry house environment control, modern management methods and chick, egg and meat quality. He has participated in 15 Scientific Conference in and outside Egypt. He has participated in 5 different Scientific Projects. Supervisor for 18 Master and PhD students in the field of Poultry Management. He has participated in Organization and Training in more than 40 Scientific Training Programs and Workshop. In addition to the academic positions, he had performed several consulting assignments in different poultry production companies. He works as technical service and consultant in the different poultry production sectors such as, broiler grandparents, broiler breeders and layer breeders, broilers, egg production and hatchery sectors.

Dr. Abdel Rahman Mohamed Atta,
Professor of Poultry Physiology, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University

Dr. Abdel-Rahman Mohamed Mohamed Atta is a Professor of Poultry physiology at Animal Production Department, College of Agriculture, Cairo University. Dr. Atta obtained his Professional Degree in Agriculture Science and Animal Production (BSc.) In 1979 from College of Agriculture, Cairo University. In 1985, Dr. Atta received hid MSc. In Poultry physiology (Animal Production Department) from the same university. In 1990, Dr. Atta received his PhD in Poultry physiology (Animal Production Department) from the same university.
Member in 5 different Scientific Societies in and outside Egypt.
Shared in preparation of 7 books and 6 different booklets.
He has a list of Publication including 41 different Scientific Papers.
He has participated in 15 Scientific Conference in and outside Egypt.
He has participated in 6 different Scientific Projects.
Supervisor for 53 Master and PhD students in Poultry physiology.
He has participated in Organization and Training in more than 40 Scientific Training Programs and Workshop.
He has awarded Cairo university state prize (2001).

Dr. Hassan Bayoumi Ali Gharib,
Professor of Poultry management, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University

In 1998, Professor Hassan received his PhD from Cairo University in Poultry Breeding. Since 2014 he is a Professor of Poultry management, Animal Production Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University. Since 2018 he is a Vice Dean for Community Service and Environmental Development, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University. He has participated in and led many research and development projects. He is mostly concerned about poultry house environment control, modern management methods and chick, egg and meat quality. Hassan is a member in the Scientific Technical in the Science and Technology Development Fund (STDF) and other national and international scientific journals. He also supervised many M.Sc. Theses and PhD dissertations. In addition to the academic positions, he had performed several consulting assignments in different poultry production companies. He works as technical service and consultant in the different poultry production sectors such as, broiler grandparents, broiler breeders and layer breeders, broilers, egg production and hatchery sectors. Hassan is involved in many broilers, layers, breeders and hatchery training programs and Workshops, and he is enthusiastic of teaching producers and student’s the best modern farming practices.