Avian immunology dermatological test: A novel for profiling the tissue and cellular immunological responses to injected test-materials
Speaker: Gage Greening, chief technology officer, Nanomatronix LLC

Current tests focus on measuring antibodies to acquire information about the immune system. However, antibodies do not provide data about cell-mediated immunity (T cells) which is important for B cell function and production of antibodies. The novel in vivo test uses the growing feather as a platform to analyze tissue and cellular responses to injected test-materials. Knowledge gained from using this unique tool will find direct application in optimizing poultry health selection- and management-strategies, and, hence, production of a naturally healthy and safe product for the consumer.

Genetically modified probiotics to control necrotic enteritis
Speaker: Yiannis Kaznessis, CEO, General Probiotics Inc.

Necrotic enteritis is a major health, welfare and performance disease of broilers. Without technologies to control Clostridia perfringens, the causal agent of the disease, producers are struggling to raise healthy birds and produce safe food. The challenge is now becoming acute with the withdrawal of antibiotics from livestock production. This presentation covers the agile research and development of live biotherapeutics using synthetic biology and artificial intelligence. The results of animal trials demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of this technology.

Simplifying poultry feed additives for producers and manufacturers
Speaker: Will Payne, Ph.D., Chief technology officer, Simple Ag Solutions Inc.

Poultry health and nutrition is integral to sustainable production, and the feed additives landscape is becoming increasingly complex as more products are launched. Integrators face a myriad of available products with few resources to determine the best choice for their operation. A new precision agriculture software product was developed to aid both sides of the feed additive equation: providing clarity to producers and differentiation to feed additive manufacturers. This novel software platform simplifies and facilitates the integration of information using neural networking techniques to determine the effects of additive products at an individual flock and farm level.

Live Q&A and live closing remarks by Aidan Connolly, CEO, Cainthus; president, Agritech Capital