Education Stage at the National Poultry Show
Each year at the National Poultry Show, PIC curates a focused Education Stage agenda to give producers and industry partners a chance to pause, learn, and take home practical insights they can use on their farms and in their work. These short, high-impact sessions are designed to connect attendees with emerging research, new technologies, and trusted experts from across the poultry sector.
Beginning in 2025, PIC also introduced a special moment to honour excellence in our industry: the presentation of the Ed McKinley Poultry Worker of the Year Award, recognizing an individual who has gone above and beyond in service to Ontario’s poultry community. We invite all attendees to join us at 11:00 a.m. on Day One to celebrate this year’s recipient and show your appreciation for their contributions.
| Time | Session | Speaker | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | Infectious Bronchitis Virus and IBron in Broiler Chickens | Dr. Ryan Snyder | Ceva |
| 11:00 am | Ed McKinley Poultry Worker of the Year Award | ||
| 11:15 am | Guarding Every Egg: Comprehensive Salmonella Enteritidis Control With Vaccination at the Core | Dr. Eric Parent | Elanco |
| 1:00 pm | OvoGuard Egg Dry Fogging System | Bill Ireland | Arbourdale |
| 2:00 pm | TopFlockTM | Brett Cox | Ocion Water Sciences |
| Time | Session | Speaker | Organization |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10:00 am | All OSCIA Can Do To Help Your Farm Operation | Nancy Van Sas | Ontario Soil and Crop Improvement Association (OSCIA) |
| 11:00 am | Biosecurity Risks From Species You Might NOT Expect | Al Dam | Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Agribusiness (OMAFA) |
| 1:00 pm | Gumboro: Unseen Losses, Real Impact | Dr. Denis Carrier | Merck |
| 2:00 pm | Protecting Your Flock, Protecting Your Future | Jay Remsik | Workplace Safety & Prevention Services |
*Specific speaker details will be posted around the show. Speaker times and agenda are subject to change.*