World poultry veterinarians to meet in Cancun, Mexico

The Mexican branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association will host the 17th World Veterinary Poultry Congress in Cancun, Mexico, from Aug. 14-18. The Congress features a program that includes keynote lectures on topics such as as Salmonella, Campylobacter, coccidiosis, avian influenza, immunity, antibiotic resistance and welfare.

June 6, 2011

The Mexican branch of the World Veterinary Poultry Association will host the 17th World Veterinary Poultry Congress in Cancun, Mexico, from Aug. 14-18.

The Congress features a program that includes keynote lectures on topics such as as Salmonella, Campylobacter, coccidiosis, avian influenza, immunity, antibiotic resistance and welfare. Additionally, the Congress will offer workshops on avian influenza, mycotoxins and food safety.

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