September 2007

XX Latin American Conference

Where: Porto Alegre, Brazil
When: 25-28 September 2007

The International Poultry Council (IPC), an organization whose mission is to work cooperatively on issues common to poultry industries worldwide, will hold its third annual meeting in Porto Alegre, Brazil, on Sept. 26.

The meeting will be in conjunction with the biennial XX Latin American Poultry Congress, which will convene Sept. 25-28 at the FIERGS Exposition and Convention Center in Porto Alegre, the capital of Brazil’s southernmost state of Rio Grande do Sul.

Poultry industry representatives in more than 20 countries are members of the IPC, which was formed in 2005 as a cooperative forum for the world’s poultry-producing countries. -- see full version in attached documents: IPC PORTO ALEGRE (PDF)

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Enlarge “After having met in Europe, North America, and in Asia, it’s only appropriate that the IPC meets in South America in hopes of creating increased interest in this major poultry-producing region,” said IPC President Jim Sumner. “Up until now, we have focused on issues such as avian influenza, but we believe time is right to turn attention to the numerous other issues facing our industry, such as animal welfare and the status of international trade negotiations.” -- see attached below PDF file for full version

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Who's coming to the IPC?

26 July 2007

Dear IPC Member:

RE: IPC Annual Meeting in Porto Alegre, Brazil
IPC Gala Dinner in Brazil
Delegates Already Registered

In less than 60 days (26 September 2007) the annual meeting of the International Poultry Council will begin in Porto Alegre, Brazil at the FIERGS Convention Center in the Mercosur Plenary Room. So far, 30 poultry industry leaders have registered for this annual event. You can see who’s coming in the box below (if you have registered, but not notified the Executive Secretary, please advise). Hotel space is going fast. (contact robertoberlitz.poa@flytour.com.br for hotel reservations). Don’t wait to register. You can register online at www.avicultura2007.com.br

Your registration to the IPC also gives you entry to the XX Latin American Poultry Congress where 180 exhibiting companies and 20,000 visitors are expected to attend. This will be grand occasion and a perfect opportunity for you to meet the poultry industry leaders from around the world.

Your registration will give you entry to the IPC annual meeting where country reports will be heard focusing on issues including production and consumption statistics, animal welfare, trade issues, and environmental concerns. As a special feature of this annual meeting will be a panel presentation on animal welfare issues in Europe, in the United States and in Brazil. You won’t want to miss this summary of animal welfare activities as it is fast becoming a hot topic for all involved in poultry production. On the afternoon of 25 September 2007 will be the election of the Executive Committee. You will want to be there to have a vote and a voice in who will lead the IPC in the future.

Your registration will also give you entry into the conference technical program and the XX Latin American Poultry Congress activities including the opening ceremony, opening cocktail party, all of the social functions, Gaucho Night and closing ceremony and dinner.

The IPC is organizing a special gala dinner only for the IPC membership on Thursday 27 September at the Sheraton Porto Alegre Hotel. This gala event will be an extra fee for IPC members of $100 and will include fabulous food, wine, music, and fellowship with other IPC members. Please wire transfer your $100 to the IPC Bank in Denmark to attend this special event and indicate “gala dinner”.

Wire Transfer:

The Nordea Bank of Denmark:
Reg. Number: 2191 Account no: 5036 123 860
IBAN: DK4520005036123860
The BIC of Nordea Bank Denmark A/S: NDEADKKK

If you need an invitation letter to obtain your VISA, please send an email to Marilia@abef.com.br with your full name and country.

Hope to see you all in Brazil!

Sincerely,

Ken Klippen

Executive Secretary