This is our annual Poultry Welfare Auditor Training, which includes Broilers, Layers, and Turkeys.  It will be virtually held July 18-20, 2023. Attendees must meet PAACO education and experience requirements to attend. Following successful completion of training and passing the online exam, attendees will still be required to complete two (2) full shadow audits. 

All attendees joining us for this training will be required to take Poultry 201, a four-part online course.  These four prerequisites are Basic Avian Biology, Broiler 201, Layer 201, and Turkey 201 and are included in the cost of training.  Once you have paid for the onsite/virtual training, you will gain access to Poultry 201; they will be available on your account page, the My Online Training tab.  If you are prompted to pay for these courses, or they aren't available contact Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org.  Please do NOT pay for the 201 trainings - PAACO does not guarantee a refund if you do.

Due to USD value fluctuations, some international discounts may be available by contacting PAACO. CE rates available, too. A limited number of discounted grad/DVM students seats are available by application and approval. 

You will be sent additional information regarding the agenda, training details, and more 30 days ahead of the training.

This course will be held virtually and presented in English.

PAACO Broiler Welfare Auditor Training will be held October 31 - November 1 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. This training will cover broilers (hatchery, growout, catch/transport, and processing) and broiler breeders. This training will be a combination of classroom curriculum along with "hand-on" learning during site visits.

Travel and hotel information will be available soon.

We are excited to host our first PAACO Poultry Welfare Auditor Training in the west! Join us November 14-15, 2023 in Fresno, California to cover broilers, layers, and turkeys. 

All attendees joining us for this training will be required to take Poultry 101, a four-part online course.  These four prerequisites are Basic Avian Biology, Broiler 101, Layer 101, and Turkey 101 and are included in the cost of training.  Once you have paid for the onsite/virtual training, you will gain access to Poultry 201; they will be available on your account page, the My Online Training tab.  If you are prompted to pay for these courses, or they aren't available contact Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org.  Please do NOT pay for the 101 trainings - PAACO does not guarantee a refund if you do.

Due to USD value fluctuations, some international discounts may be available by contacting PAACO. CE rates available, too. A limited number of discounted grad/DVM students seats are available by application and approval. 

You will be sent additional information regarding the agenda, training details, and more 30 days ahead of the training.

This course will be held in-person (you will be expected to travel to Fresno, CA) and presented in English.

The informational training brochure, including hotel and airport information, will be available soon.

Join us September 19-21 at South Dakota State University in Brookings, SD for the Swine Welfare Auditor Training.  This course will use the Common Swine Industry Audit to combine a detailed classroom curriculum with hands-on training and a sow facility and a wean-to-finish operation.

There is an online prerequisite for this course, Swine 201.  This online course is included in the cost of training. Once you are registered for the onsite training and submit payment, you will have access to this course on your account.  If you are prompted to pay for Swine 201, or it isn't available contact Dakota dthomas@animalauditor.org.  Please do NOT pay for Swine 201 - PAACO does not guarantee a refund if you do.

Due to USD value fluctuations, some international discounts may be available by contacting PAACO. CE rates available, too. A limited number of discounted grad/DVM students seats are available by application and approval. 

You will be sent additional information regarding the agenda, training details, and more 30 days ahead of the training.

This course will be held in-person (you will be expected to travel to Brookings, SD) and presented in English.

The informational training brochure, including hotel and airport information, will be available soon.

This 4-day virtual Dairy Welfare Auditor Training will be held October 9-12, 2023 and participants must be present for it's entirey.

This training will combine a detailed curriculum, based on industry audit instruments, and virtual "hands-on" auditing and farm experience through video.

All attendees must complete an online course to be prepared. This course will be a series of repeatability tests and some homework to print out and bring with to the onsite training. Registrants will be sent information regarding this prior to the course, via email. Cost of this course is included in your registration fee.