From 06.06.2024 to 08.06.2024 the 27th Poultry Symposium organized by Opol-Drob, the Polish partner of LOHMANN BREEDERS GmbH – active on the Polish market since 30 years – in co-operation with the National Board of Poultry and Feed Producers (Kipdip) took place in beautiful Zakopane in Poland. Over 80 people accepted the invitation from Andrzej Kamionka and his wife. Numerous well-known companies such as Big Dutchman, De Heus, MSD Animal Health, Elanco and LOHMANN BREEDERS made this event possible. Official Data According to the official data of the National Board of Poultry Producers in 2023, 50,6 Mio laying hens has been registered in Poland. The trend for egg production in the alternative system persists: 21,5% floor; 6,8% free range; 1,6% organic and 70,1 % still in cage system. Excellent content   Among other things, there were presentations by Big Dutchman on the newest products as Natura Visio systems for the small and middle size egg producers; DeHeus presented strategies for feeding during heat stress and Kipdip updated the guests on newest development, challenges, opportunities and risks in the poultry market of Poland and EU, support system for farms affected by Avian Influenca and overall trends in Poultry sector based on an assessment of avian flu by the University of Wroclaw.   In addition, the special guest Mr. Johannes Grafe, Product Manager at AAT, in collaboration with Marek Malkowski – Sales & Technical Service LOHMANN BREEDERS, gave a presentation on the current status of in ovo sexing in the European context.   The Polish audience was given an opportunity to understand the current situation regarding in-ovo sexing in Europe as well as an insight into the proven Cheggy technology.   Discussion and exchange of experience   Between the presentations the guests had the opportunity to discuss the technical questions and solutions with LOHMANN BREEDERS representative, Marek Malkowski, BigDutchmann specialists and Opol-Drob CEO Mr. Andrzej Kamionka. There was of course also time for the participants of the symposium to socialize. The crowning final was the ‘Oblad’ themed evening. In addition to folkloric music and a hearty meal, the day’s discussions were continued over cool drinks.   In conclusion, it was a successful event in the mountains of Poland and AAT was proud to be able to present its technology.