genetics

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 | 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 | Interview

Interview with Thijs Hendrix: ‘Funding consolidation and growth’

Russia's Smena 9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov

08-06 | News

Russia invests billions in Smena-9 broiler breeder crossbreed

Comprehensive data collection provides opportunities to predict future male breeder performance and results. Photo: Cobb

28-05 | Article

Using data to optimise broiler breeder male management

By using genomics, a breeder knows what the genetic makeup of a duckling is one day after hatch. Photo: Penn communicatie

01-03 | Article

Accelerating the genetic selection in ducks

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021

17-02 | News

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021

Photo: John Towner

09-02 | News

Safeguarding genetic diversity of indigenous chickens

The Aviagen Ranger Gold is among the approved breeds. Photo: Aviagen

27-12-2021 | News

Welfare group to bring a ‘better broiler’ to the marketplace

The Avantis team has 4 broiler barns with 10,000 birds each, 1 male barn and 2 broiler breeder barns. Photo: Doris Berube

17-12-2021 | Article

Flock Award: working together for success