York Ag Sponsors 2026 Pennsylvania Game Breeders and Hunting Preserves Conference
Feb 21, 2026
Gamebird Producers, Preserve Operators and Regulators Unite for Industry-Focused Discussions
(York, Pa., February 21, 2026) York Ag, a dynamic supplier of holistic ingredient solutions that optimize animal well-being, has become a sponsor of the 2026 Pennsylvania Game Breeders and Hunting Preserves Conference organized at Penn State University (February 23-24, 2026).
Organized by the Pennsylvania Game Breeders Association, the conference will be held at The Penn Stater Hotel & Conference Center in State College, PA. The annual event provides practical education and networking opportunities for the gamebird industry, featuring expert-led sessions, commission and association updates, and industry-focused discussions.
The conference is designed for gamebird breeders and propagators, hunting preserve owners and operators, and sportsmen and sportswomen seeking insights into bird health, operational efficiency and regulatory developments.
The 2026 Sessions are not limited to but will include:
- Updates on the industry and partner organizations.
- HPAI Preparedness and Response Panel with industry and government perspectives
- Relevant disease and diagnostic updates
- Insights into the latest equipment and systems for gamebirds operations
- Pennsylvania Manure Hauler Broker Program
- Bird Counting Using Artificial Intelligence
- Controlling wild birds with AVIX Laser Systems
- Permitting for wildlife management and USDA wildlife biosecurity assessment program
- PA Game Commission Updates
- Managing darkling beetles on game bird farms
- Using composting to effectively manage mortalities and other waste
- Hunting Trials and Dog Breeds
- Using fogging or fumigation to disinfect brooder houses
“By combining botanical science with field-proven strategies, we help producers build healthier environments from the ground up,” said Bill Achor, CEO of York Ag.
The U.S. gamebird industry includes pheasants, grouse, partridges, quail, snipe, wild turkeys and woodcocks, reflecting a diverse and resilient sector that serves a broad community of producers, preserve operators and outdoor enthusiasts.
York Ag’s portfolio of holistic ingredients for gamebirds include:
- PHYTOZEN® is a precision blend of natural essential oils and botanical extracts that support animal well-being and help mitigate the perception of stress.
- SYNBIOTEC® Poultry is a feed additive designed to regulate the gut coccidia population through a synergistic approach of different botanical sources.
- ALTERNA® Poultry is a botanical based feed additive combined with Medium Chained Fatty Acids (MCFA) to support gastrointestinal health and growth rate.
- BIOTANIX® WS is a litter amendment designed to regulate the litter microbiome.
- AQUAGUT Poultry is a botanical based liquid supplement designed for use in poultry drinking water systems.
- TENEMAX is a botanical based drying agent used to help lower the number of darkling beetles in the litter of poultry thus mitigating the vectors that introduce diseases to the operation.
- HILYSES® is a hydrolyzed yeast with abundant minerals, free nucleotides, mannan oligosaccharides (MOS), and beta-glucans to support gut health and overall well-being.
- IMW50® is a yeast-based additive that offers trace minerals, vitamins, beta-glucans and mannan-oligosaccharides (MOS).
“Conferences like this create meaningful opportunities for collaboration among gamebird producers, regulators, suppliers, and industry partners,” said, Dan McNally, Head of Sales & Marketing at York Ag. “When we share nutrition knowledge and field experience, the entire gamebird community benefits.”
To know more about York Ag and its natural ingredients portfolio for gamebirds, visit www.yorkag.com/gamebirds
About York Ag
Founded in 1988, York Ag is a dynamic supplier of holistic ingredient solutions that optimize animal well-being. Headquartered in York, Pennsylvania, York Ag commercializes its proprietary products YORK CALCIUM CHIPS®, BOVAZYME®, and BOVAZYME® Organic, and carries a wholesome portfolio of national and international brands from diverse feed ingredient manufacturers.
