DNA insights help poultry producers in developing countries New findings about viral regions in the DNA of chickens could aid productivity for smallholder farms in...
Russia wants to cut import-dependence breeding stock Russia must gradually start decreasing its dependency on imported breeding stock, Russian deputy Prime Minister...
Coronavirus could disrupt poultry production The International Poultry Council (IPC) has appealed to FAO, World Trade Organization and OIE asking to support...
Crown Chicken adopts NestBorn on-farm hatching Crown Chicken has adopted the NestBorn on-farm hatching system across its entire farming estate.
IPPE: Cobb launches new male Global genetics giant Cobb-Vantress is to launch a new male at the IPPE show, the Cobb Vantage.
Hubbard launches Efficiency Plus female breeder A new female breeding bird that promises to give the industry outstanding efficiency throughout the whole...
Georgian poultry to benefit from European Bank funding Production capacity at a leading Georgian poultry farm is set to go ahead following a €4m loan from the European...
Mortality due to feather pecking can be reduced through... Mortality rates due to feather pecking can be reduced through breeding, according to new European research...
Brexit drives turkey company business to Europe Concerns about the threat of cheap imports, border controls, lack of available seasonal labour and a growing EU...
Hendrix Genetics: More than just genetics Blockchain, artificial intelligence, robotics, senor and vision technologies, the internet of things… technology...
Aviagen strikes deal to tackle global poultry demand Global poultry breeding company Aviagen has joined forces with Scotland’s Rural College (SRUC) to tackle the...
3rd edition of Poultry World now online In this new issue we look at the world with a birds view. We have lined up a breakthrough in research from the...
Cobb advertising campaign to secure top broiler spot Cobb is to launch a marketing campaign in the Asia-Pacific region this year in a bid to maintain its market lead...
Tyson Foods invests, Tanzania major poultry player Global poultry business Tyson Foods has joined forces with South African-based agricultural firm Irvines to...
Aviagen wins US compartmentalisation certification for AI Aviagen has become the first US poultry primary breeder company to be certified as an Avian Influenza Clean...
Aviagen to buy Hubbard Breeders Global genetics firm Aviagen is to buy Hubbard Breeders, the broiler breeding division of Group Grimaud.
Pheasant hunting boosts bird demand across North America Hunting pheasants is big business across the United States and Canada pushing demand for the game birds sky...
4 slow-growing broiler genotypes get approval Broilers of 4 slow-growing broiler genotypes (Ranger Classic, Ranger Gold, Rowan Ranger and Rambler Ranger) were...
Russian domestic super breed for independence Over the past decades Russian poultry production suffered from a lack of domestic breeding material and had to...
Chick production: Important factors to consider Being at the core of day-old chick production, the hatchery needs to ensure that the best quality fertile eggs...
High-tech broiler breeder units drive business forward DraperLAYERS organised a number of open days at a new broiler breeder unit on the outskirts of Exeter ahead of...
Gates Foundation grant for poultry breeding in Africa Poultry farmers in Africa have received a boost following the announcement of support from the Bill and Melinda...
The limits of genetic potential Laying hens and broilers have enjoyed great leaps in performance over the decades in which large-scale genetic...
Breeding a healthier hen is possible Postdoctoral researcher Tom Berghof discovered that it’s possible to breed selectively on the amount of ‘natural...
Breeding for a changing environment As the US and EU transitions away from cage housing systems, members of the industry are making steps to ensure...
Aviagen: Supplying broiler breeder stock for 60yrs “To supply breeding stock for worldwide broiler meat production, it’s all about knowing what our customers’...
Poultry people on the move The global poultry industry is always on the move - and so are the people who work in the industry.
Cobb celebrates 100 years The story of Cobb begins with Robert C. Cobb senior who set his sights on farming after graduating in 1916. His...
Troubleshooting hen performance by benchmarking Nowadays, chicken breeds are becoming more and more efficient. With the continuous improvements in genetics,...
Improving breeder performance with trace minerals Nutritionists have the responsibility to ensure the health and productivity of the flock in addition to the...
Breeding for alternative markets The demand for differentiation in broiler meat production methods is making its mark in the broiler market. An...
"Committed to producing more meat with less feed" Within Groupe Grimaud they call it the ‘Natural Concept’, a generic approach to build a more sustainable...