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Poultry Breeding & Genetics
Mark Cooper to lead Cobb’s global genetic program
He most recently served as director of product testing for Cobb-Vantress
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Cobb Europe completes UK hatchery expansion
The complex now has an increased capacity to set 1.5 million eggs
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Aviagen, Hendrix take new role in poult supply chain
The genetics companies are revitalizing turkey hatching and breeding in order to win business.
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Aviagen’s newest, largest hatchery to serve US and beyond
The parent stock hatchery in Quitman, Georgia, sets 1.1 million eggs weekly.
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Could avian flu-resistant chickens be a commercial reality?
The first gene-edited chickens resistant to avian influenza could be ready for production within 3-5 years, but global regulations need to catch up with the technology.
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Grandparent stock supply in China on the rise
Rabobank report highlights positive trends for the Chinese poultry industry
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In research and reality slower-growing birds costs more
Changing to slower-growing breeds will negatively impact the environment and the sustainability of the poultry industry.
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Brazilian Breeders brand launched during SIAVS 2019
Because of its sanitary status free from avian influenza and Newcastle disease, Brazil can serve as a genetic backup for any poultry industry in the world.
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Why providing choices is key for poultry breeders
Poultry breeders must ensure enough supply to respond to growing demand for broilers while providing the right bird for each market.
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