Aviagen® North America is pleased to announce that Denis Caron has joined the team as the new Technical Manager for customers in the Quebec and Maritime Provinces of Canada. Reporting to Canadian Regional Business Manager Matt Klassen, Caron will focus on supporting Canadian poultry producers in achieving the highest performance and welfare from their Ross® birds.
Committed to Canadian poultry
Caron brings over 25 years of experience and expertise to his new role. He holds degrees in Animal Science/Poultry Nutrition and Bio-Agronomie from Laval University in Québec. Prior to joining Aviagen, he spent more than two decades at Sollio Agriculture, where he held various positions including Manager of Poultry Production, Technical Support, Hatchery and Poultry Operations, and Nutrition Specialist. He also shared his knowledge with the academic community as a lecturer in Sustainable Poultry Production at Laval University.
Caron has demonstrated his dedication to the Canadian poultry industry through active
involvement in several poultry associations, including the Québec Hatchery Foundation, Québec Avian Diseases Group, Québec Hatching Egg Producers Association, and the
Canadian Poultry Producers.
“We are thrilled to have Denis support our valued Canadian customers,” said Matt Klassen. “Fluent in both French and English, Denis understands the unique cultures and challenges of our local producers and the Canadian poultry industry. I am confident he will enhance their operations with his knowledge, passion, and dedication to their success.”
Billy Hufford, Vice President of Aviagen North America Commercial Operations, added,
“Canada is a vital region for Aviagen, experiencing steady growth in recent years. At Aviagen, we believe that to breed the best, we need the best talent. With his skills,
background, and can-do attitude, Denis is well-suited to support this dynamic and growing region.”
About Aviagen
Since 1923, Aviagen® has been recognized as a preferred global poultry breeding company. Its mission is to “Breed Success Together” with its valued customers, supporting these global chicken producers in their crucial endeavor to supply sustainable, affordable and nutritious protein to communities worldwide. Committed to driving positive change in the poultry industry, Aviagen implements efficiencies that not only make commercial chicken production environmentally and socially responsible, but also economically beneficial to producers. Their holistic approach focuses on simultaneously enhancing bird performance, health and welfare, while ensuring food safety and security by upholding the highest biosecurity standards.
To meet varied market demands, Aviagen offers a full portfolio of breeding stock under the Arbor Acres®, Indian River® and Ross® brand names. The Rowan Range® and Specialty Males® target slower-growing and other niche market needs. Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, US., with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, Africa and the US, and joint ventures in Asia. The company employs close to 8,000 people, and serves customers in 100 countries.
For more information, please visit Aviagen.com, or follow Aviagen on LinkedIn.
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