genetics

It is necessary to provide ourselves with our breeding products and establish a selection and breeding centre, says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Canva

02-10 | News

Belarusian president orders poultry genetic centre

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 | 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 | Article

Gene editing is speeding up disease control and more in poultry

If not managed, selection for increased growth rate and appetite can result in excessive body weight which interferes with natural mating in broiler breeders. Photo: Henk Riswick

11-08 | Article

Genetic selection of poultry needs constant attention

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 | News

Progress in cryopreservation of chicken genetic resources

Through selective breeding, certain breeding programmes have been successful in increasing the productivity and disease resistance of local poultry populations. Photo: Henk Riswick

06-06 | Article

Genetic progress in African poultry breeding programmes

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

Thijs Hendrix, president of Hendrix Genetics, continues to focus on opportunities for growth and consolidation in animal breeding and life sciences. Photo: Martijn Steiner Lovisa

02-11-2022 | Interview

Interview with Thijs Hendrix: ‘Funding consolidation and growth’