The forthcoming Latin American Poultry Congress is increasing in size – not only in terms of the Expo surface but also in the numbers of papers for the symposium and the registrations processed, report the organisers.

By the end of February, 1,835 professionals and business people had registered for the Congress.

The registration period has been extended to 30 April 2011, and the reduced fare for regular participants (US$460) and students (US$300) will be maintained so that the largest number of people can benefit from this discount.

One month ago, 68 papers had been submitted for evaluation by the Scientific Review Panel. If approved, the papers will be presented in the poster area.

The organisers have received support from the following institutions: National Academy of Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences, National University of the Northeast – School of Veterinary Sciences, National University of Litoral - School of Veterinary Sciences, National University of Rosario - School of Agriculture, National University of Rosario - School of Veterinary Sciences, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

In all, 261 companies will participate as exhibitors at the Expo.

New hotels have been added to the official list. All official hotels will offer reduced fares to registered participants, plus the following services: shuttle to and from designated airports; shuttle to and from official hotels to Congress venue and reduced fares for registered participants.

The official languages of the Congress will be Spanish, Portuguese and English, with simultaneous translations being provided for participants.

For more information about the Latin American Poultry Congress or to register, click here.