Genetics

Researchers are looking into the link between sound waves and layer gene expression in an effort to achieve more female chicks in place of males. Photo: Canva

27-09-2023 | News

Can sound alter layer gene expression?

One of the most beautiful natural processes is a chick hatching. Genetic editing has the potential to further improve breeding programmes and thus the outcome of the hatch.

06-09-2023 | Article

Gene editing is speeding up disease control and more in poultry

The new Smena-9 breeding centre in the Moscow Oblast is reportedly scheduled to begin operations by the end of the year. Photo: Canva

14-07-2023 | News

Russia pumps extra money into a new crossbreed complex

Lines that have not been used for many years have recently been cryopreserved and are now only available as cryopreserved genetic material. Photo: Freepik

07-07-2023 | News

Progress in cryopreservation of chicken genetic resources

Genetic progress in African poultry breeding programmes

06-06-2023 | Article

Genetic progress in African poultry breeding programmes

Russia's Smena-9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov

15-02-2023 | News

Russia gives Smena 9 chicken crossbreed another shot

Some believe this innovation could revolutionise the industry. Photo: Daniel Tuttle

30-12-2022 | News

Gene-edited hens may end the culling of day-old male chicks

The RegioHuhn project aims to develop crosses of local breeds and high-performing hybrids.

21-12-2022 | Article

Search for a well-balanced dual-purpose bird

The application of selective breeding for parasite resistance in combination with other integrated control methods is considered an alternative means of parasite control in the long run. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

29-11-2022 | Article

Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites

Young Animal Feed - special focus

Photo: Misset

07-06-2021 | Expert opinion

A good start in life

The impact of unintentional feed restriction is undoubtedly a factor at high stocking densities in the later part of the broiler growing cycle. Photo:Hans Prinsen

07-06-2021 | Article

Effects of nutrition on feathering

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