genetics

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
11-08-2023 | 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
07-07-2023 | 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

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’

Russia's Smena 9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov
08-06-2022 | 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
28-05-2022 | 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
01-03-2022 | Article

Accelerating the genetic selection in ducks