Masterclass broiler management

Discover the future of broiler production during our week-long masterclass

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Are you working in poultry farming or interested in sustainable broiler meat production? This might be the masterclass for you! During this intensive training, we dive deep into the latest techniques, best practices, and innovative approaches in the broiler sector.

In short

  • First starting date 22 September 2025
  • Amount of days/hours 5 days
  • Cost € 3,450.00
  • Location Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
  • Result Certificate
  • Participants Small groups, maximum of 8 students

Good to know

  • This is what you will learn

    This course will consist of interactive theory classes, practicals and excursions. You'll work on:

    • Expertise: learn from leading specialists in the field who share their knowledge and experiences.
    • Practical Insights: discover how to improve the efficiency and sustainability of your production.
    • Networking Opportunities: connect with other professionals and share ideas and experiences.
  • For whom?

    This masterclass is for people working in the poultry sector, at supply companies or in education and training.

  • Language

    The course is given in English.

  • Price

    The costs are € 3,450.00 (excl. VAT). Included in the price are:

    • Training fee
    • Certificate
    • Coffee/tea/lunch during training days
    • Stay at Hotel Mercure in Amersfoort with breakfast
    • Insurance
    • Transportation between the hotel and the Training Centre

    NB. There are no scholarships available.

  • Day-to-day programme

    Day 1: Monday

    • 9.15 -10.45: Introduction Aeres
    • 11.00 -12.30: Introduction Dutch poultry sector
    • 13.15 -16.00: Chick quality and brooding, conditional for broiler performance

    Day 2: Tuesday

    • 9.15 -12.30: Broiler parent stock management, for consistent hatching eggs quality
    • 13.15 - 16:00: Excursion to innovative broiler farm

    Day 3: Wednesday

    • 9.15 - 12:30: Broiler management innovations
    • 13.15 -14.45: Introduction to insect rearing
    • 15.00 -16.30: Excursion Insect Experience Centre

    Day 4: Thursday

    • 9.15 -10.45: Biosecurity, increasingly important
    • 11.00 -12.30: Water quality, often under-estimated
    • 13.15 -16:30 Excursion poultry transport, focusing on animal welfare and quality.

    Day 5: Friday

    • 9.15 -10.45: Heat stress, current and future challenges 
    • 11.00 -12.30: Case study
    • 13.15 -16:30: Evaluation, Certification and closing ceremony

Locations

  • Location

    Aeres Training Centre, Barneveld, The Netherlands

    Aeres Training Centre Barneveld is an international training centre where students from all over the world can follow professional training in the expertise areas of poultry, pig or cattle farming, feed production and insects.
    Aeres Training Centre, Location Barneveld

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    Class days

    Monday 09:15 - 16:00 Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
    Tuesday 09:15 - 16:00 Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
    Wednesday 09:15 - 16:30 Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
    Thursday 09:15 - 16:30 Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
    Friday 09:15 - 16:30 Aeres Training Centre Barneveld
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