Incubation Biology and Hatchery Management

A photo of a chick

Key details

About this course
  • On-site
  • Monday 1 June 2026 - Tuesday 2 June 2026
  • 2 days
  • € 1,495.00
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Introduction
To obtain best quality chickens and optimal hatchery benefits, all links in the production chain of day old chickens should be optimized. Not only the quality of the hatching eggs but also issues as egg storage and conditions during incubation are important to come to optimal chick quality. To achieve this, not only management aspects during egg production and incubation should be considered, but also an effective use of the available information from the hatchery itself is important. Incubation related parameters are continuous in development and thus need to be updated regularly. In the course 'Incubation biology and hatchery management', new insights from research and developments in the field will be presented. The program is an excellent opportunity to deepen your knowledge and understanding, but also to meet and discuss with colleagues interested in the same field.

For who is this course fitting?

Target audience

The course is aiming at enriching knowledge of professionals (academic level) and is intended for hatchery managers, poultry biologists, incubator manufacturers, engineers, poultry breeding companies, technical managers of poultry integration companies, veterinarians, researchers and teachers in poultry science. Furthermore, participants from the supplying industry and governments are welcome in this course.

Learning outcomes

Learning outcomes
  • Explain the latest scientific insights regarding best practices of incubation biology and hatchery management.
  • Apply these insights in your daily practice as the knowledge is translated into practical applications.

Programme details

Programme

The course includes a variety of presentations spread over two consecutive days. The topics are introduced by a number of experts. There will be sufficient opportunity for discussion. In this course we will pay attention to the following subjects:

  • Handling and care of hatching eggs
  • Critical factors in the incubation process
  • Handling of the risk factors in the hatchery
  • Optimization of hatchery processes

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Certification

Certification

After completing the programme, you are awarded with a certificate.

Brochure Incubation Biology and Hatchery Management

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Course leaders

From left to right: Dr Henry van den Brand (Wageningen University & Research) and Dr Ron Meijerhof (Poultry Perfomance Plus).

Henry van den Brand
Ron Meijerhof

Coordinated by

Coordinators

dr. LJL (Linda) Veldhuizen, MSc

Programme manager

dr. LJL (Linda) Veldhuizen, MSc

Programme manager

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Organisational unit

Wageningen Academy

Educational type

Course

Interest area

Agriculture, Horticulture and Animals

Date

Mon 1 June 2026 -
Tue 2 June 2026

Accreditation

Certificate

Format

On-site

Course starts immediately

Fixed start date

Language of instruction

English
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