CPA is proud to be a   GOLD Sponsor   of the
 4th Joint STVM-AITVM Conference
June 23 - 26, 2026
University of the West Indies, Trinidad & Tobago
Theme:
“Resilient Futures in Tropical Veterinary Medicine”
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Poultry Day

June 25, 2026
Protect your Flock

Avian Influenza &
Farm Resilience

Online via Zoom & In Person
9:00 AM - 2:45 PM
We invite you to join us for an important and timely session. Designed with farmers at the centre, this programme offers straightforward, practical advice from top veterinary and poultry‑health specialists. Your involvement will strengthen flock health, improve farm resilience, and safeguard our regional poultry sector.
Attend in Person
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Agenda

WELCOME AND INTRODUCTIONS
Chairperson – Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik (BSc, DVM, MBA, MPVM, DACPV)
Lecturer Avian and Exotic Medicine 
9:00 – 9:05 AM
OPENING REMARKS
  • Head, AITVM–STVM Conference - Dr. Karla Georges (BSc, DVM, MSc,
    PHD), Director, School of Veterinary Medicine, UWI
  • Caribbean Poultry Association (CPA)
  • Inter-American Institute for Cooperation on Agriculture (IICA) - TBD
9:05 – 9:25 AM
FARMER ENGAGEMENT ACTIVITY
Interactive session to understand farmer profiles and key concerns
9:25 – 9:35 AM
AVIAN INFLUENZA SESSION
Avian Influenza Around the Region: What Farmers Need to Know
Dr. Shayne Ramsubeik (BSc, DVM, MBA, MPVM, DACPV), Lecturer Avian and Exotic Medicine
9:35 – 9:55 AM
Keeping Avian Influenza Away from Your Farm: Understanding the Risk and Simple Steps That Work
Dr. Beatriz Martínez-López, D.V.M, M.P.V.M., Ph.D., Professor of Infectious Disease Epidemiology
9:55 – 10:15 AM
Early Signs of Avian Influenza: What Farmers Notice First
Dr. Simone Stoute, DVM, PHD, ACPV, Professor at The University of California, Davis
10:15 – 10:35 AM
Avian Influenza Reaches Your Farm: What to Expect
Dr. Lisa Musai, BSc., DVM, MSc., Chief Veterinary Officer, Trinidad and Tobago
10:35 – 10:55 AM
Questions and Answers – Avian Influenza Session
10:55 – 11:15 AM
BREAK / TRANSITION
11:15 – 11:30 AM
SMART PRODUCTION & DISEASE MANAGEMENT
Using Antibiotics Wisely: What Farmers Need to Know
Dr. Herbert Trenchi, Coordinator, Technical and Scientific Institute, Latin American Poultry Association (ALA)
11:30 AM – 11:55 AM
Getting the Best Results from Vaccines: Why Some Don’t Work and How
to Fix It
Dr. Herbert Trenchi, Coordinator, Technical and Scientific Institute, Latin American Poultry Association (ALA)
11:55 AM – 12:20 PM
LUNCH
12:20 – 1:20 PM
Mycoplasma in Poultry: What It Means for Your Farm
Dr. Naola Ferguson-Noel, DVM, MAM, PhD University of Georgia, Professor, Poultry Diagnostic & Research Center
1:20 – 1:45 PM
Questions and Answers – Production & Health Management
1:45 – 2:05 PM
CLOSING REMARKS
2:05 – 2:15 PM
TECHNICAL SESSION
Animal Production & Health & Division, Ministry of Agriculture and Fisheries
Building Practical Skills in Avian Sample Collection, Handling, and
Submission for Laboratory Diagnosis
Dr. Simone Stoute
2:15 – 2:45 PM