Work on gene edited chickens able to resist avian influenza continues apace, but bringing these birds to market will face numerous hurdles.

HatchTech, a global provider of incubation technology, and Pas Reform, a global supplier of integrated hatchery solutions, announced today that they have entered into a long-term global strategic patent agreement covering post-hatch early feeding for day-old chicks.

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) National Poultry Improvement Plan (NPIP) recently certified Cobb-Vantress’ U.S. operations as an Avian Influenza (AI) Clean Compartment, helping to continue Cobb’s promise of making quality protein accessible worldwide.

Highlighting its customer-centric approach to innovation, Cobb-Vantress recently launched the new and improved cobb-vantress.com. The website, which serves Cobb’s customers globally, brings together Cobb’s industry-leading products with its commitment to technical services in an interactive, user-friendly approach.

Sponsored by USPOULTRY, hatchery and breeder professionals recently gathered in Nashville, Tennessee, for a two-day clinic covering a variety of topics focused on best practices in hatchery and breeder management. The speakers brought expertise from all across the industry, including experienced veterinarians, hatchery managers and technical service directors.

The growing middle class in Africa is spurring a huge demand for poultry which is increasing investment and production in that industry. For Jamesway that is apparent as we partner on a series of expansions in three sub-Saharan hatcheries in Kenya, Nigeria, and Botswana.