Avian Influenza decreases in poultry in Europe, seagulls heavily affected
The number of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) outbreaks in poultry has decreased in Europe but seagulls continue to be heavily affected by the...
Avicola Yugoslavia broiler hatchery is first in Peru to adopt SmartPro™
Avicola Yugoslavia, based in Trujillo, Peru, is the first broiler hatchery in Peru to work with SmartPro™ incubation solutions from Royal Pas Reform –...
Cobb Europe completes UK hatchery expansion
Cobb Europe recently completed an expansion of the company’s state-of-the-art hatchery in Norfolk, United Kingdom. This milestone allows the facility to increase production capacity...
Production Manual launched to support sustainable, affordable egg production in developing countries
The International Egg Foundation (IEF) has launched a new Production Manual to support emerging commercial egg producers (ECEPs). Created in collaboration with egg industry...
Poultry Africa will be back in 2022
The third edition of Poultry Africa is set to take place in Kigali, Rwanda
Cancellation of the 2021 dates
VNU Europe, the organizer of the Poultry...
Cobb enhances South American Technical Services Team
Cobb promoted Marcus Briganó as the new service and research manager for South America, while adding two new specialists.
Briganó, a veterinarian, previously served...
Ameta launches new Bulgarian facility with Royal Pas Reform integrated hatchery solutions
Ameta is one of Bulgaria’s largest food companies and a leader in poultry meat production. Part of the German PHW Group, the company supplies...
VIV Europe focuses on data connection in the poultry chain
Smart food production in the context of a modern poultry chain from feeds and breeding to production, processing and consumption will be on show...
Meyn releases new Rapid Plus Deboner M4.2 with semi-automatic loading carousel
Rapid Plus Deboner M4.2: The next generation flexible and labor-saving breast deboning solution.
Labor and fluctuating market demands have never been so challenging in poultry...
Aviagen invests a $20 million in innovative Wagga Wagga quarantine facility
In keeping with a commitment to rigorous biosecurity to ensure the health and welfare of its birds, Aviagen® has built a leading-edge quarantine farm...
Aviagen launches new ventilation documents for good flock management
Aviagen launched a new HOW-TO series on essential flock ventilation, since an adequate ventilation is a key factor for broilers and breeders.
Salmonella Enteritidis outbreak in the UK: 207 cases and one death
UK authorities are investigating an outbreak of Salmonella Enteritidis that, according to the latest update from the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), involved 207...
FAO Global Dialogue in Brazil Puts Avian Influenza at the Top of the Agend
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the Brazilian Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, hosted the first global multi-sector...
ILDEX Vietnam 2020 to be rescheduled
Due to the disruption caused by Coronavirus (COVID-19) across the region, VNU Exhibitions Asia Pacific organizations have taken the tough decision to move the...
Royal Agro Farm chooses Pas Reform to equip its new poultry business in south...
Leading Indian agricultural company Royal Agro Farm is expanding into poultry production for the first time and it has chosen integrated hatchery solutions specialist...
FEFAC marks halfway milestone with 5th Feed Sustainability Charter Progress Report
The European feed industry has reached a key milestone in its sustainability journey as FEFAC (the European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation) published the 5th edition...
Cobb Asia-Pacific Team Celebrates Banner Year
The Cobb Asia-Pacific team gathered in Cebu, Philippines, to reflect on the region’s 2018 achievements and plan for the year ahead. Accomplishments from the...
Innov’Space 2025 Awards Highlight Breakthroughs in Poultry and Livestock Innovation
The 30th anniversary of Innov’Space at SPACE 2025 marked a record-setting year for innovation in livestock farming. Out of 108 applications, the jury of...
Cobb and ASGAV educate Brazilian consumers about the benefits of chicken
Together, Cobb-Vantress and ASGAV (Gaúcha Association of Poultry) are continuing a joint campaign educating Brazilian consumers about the benefits of making chicken a regular...
Aviagen Hatchery Module of EMEA Production Management School
Aviagen hosted its 2018 Hatchery and Incubation Management Module of the Production Management School for Europe Middle East and Africa (EMEA) in Budapest, Hungary....
Pas Reform starts celebrating 100 years in the hatchery business
Pas Reform employees across the world came together for a special 100th anniversary celebration – the first in a series of events that will...
Injection syringes and needles for the poultry production industry
Animal health is an important factor due to the potential economic consequences in case of disease outbreak, for this reason farmers involved with poultry...
GROUPE GRIMAUD to transmit HUBBARD to AVIAGEN GROUP
After 12 years of development in broilers genetics, GROUPE GRIMAUD transmits HUBBARD to AVIAGEN GROUP who will acquire 100% of the company shares.
GROUPE GRIMAUD...
Aviagen Turkeys Breeding Seminar – Montevarchi (AR), Italy
The 5th Italian Seminar in breeder production organized by Aviagen Turkeys (ATL), which Zootecnica International was honoured to attend, was held on May 16 at...
RoboBatcher gets a firm grip on styling
Marel’s new RoboBatcher Flex grippers are the perfect answer for fillets, drumsticks and whole legs. They allow fixed-weight batched products to be placed into...
ECS introduces a new tray for turkey, duck and geese eggs
Twinpack Special Products introduces a new tray for turkey, duck and geese eggs, complementary to the EggsCargoSystem.
They developed the XXL tray especially for 20...
Intra Multi-Des GA efficacy against Avian Influenza
Recently, outbreaks of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza have been increasing all over the world. In January 2020 alone, cases of H5N8 influenza have caused...
Royal Jaarbeurs at FAO 2025: Innovation, Inclusion, and Collaboration Key to Livestock Transformation
At the Second FAO Global Conference on Sustainable Livestock Transformation, held in Rome from 29 September to 1 October 2025, Jeroen van Hooff, President...
Aviagen celebrates First Ross 140 Club Award in Saudi Arabia
Aviagen recently welcomed Agricultural Development Company (ADC) to the Ross® 140 Club. ADC earned membership in the prestigious club for its outstanding achievement of 153...
Jamesway Proud to Supply Hendrix-Genetics New Hatchery in Nebraska
Gov. Pete Ricketts celebrated the opening of Hendrix Genetics’ new hatchery in Grand Island. The $18.5 million facility covers 20 acres in the northeast...
Arbor Acres Road Show in South Africa
A dedicated team from Aviagen®’s distributor, Arbor Acres® South Africa and the Arbor Acres Turkey, Middle East and Africa (TMEA) regional support team recently...
VIV Asia 2019 wins visitors’ increase from overseas
The 2019 edition of VIV Asia, held over 3 days from 13th to 15th March in Bangkok, attracted more than 45,000 professional visits, confirming...
Eu recognizes Brazil as bird flu free—exports scheduled to resume
The European Union officially acknowledged Brazil as free from avian influenza, clearing the way for the phased resumption of Brazilian chicken meat exports. This...
Aviagen Live Hits the Road for First-Ever Breeder-Broiler Tour
New format creates a platform for shared insight, innovation and connection across the UK poultry sector.
The Aviagen® UK customer service team brought a fresh...
Georgia-based Warrior Systems joins Pas Reform North America
Pas Reform North America has successfully completed the integration of the staff and operations of Warrior Systems – a family owned business based in...
Agritech, twenty years at Agritechnica – The Calvisano company at the Hanover fair
For this company, specialists in the production of fiberglass silos, German sales account for 20% of company turnover. Over the past few weeks, in...
VIV Europe 2026 show preview: marking the 25th edition as the showroom of the...
The global feed-to-food industry converges on Utrecht for three days of innovation, conversation, and discovery.
VIV Europe 2026, the World Expo from Feed to Food,...
Cobb leaders take on new roles
The Cobb World Technical Support Team provides high-level expertise for customers about all aspects of the industry. Advising on topics ranging from parent stock...
Introducing the Cobb800™ — A new era of high‑yield performance
Cobb-Vantress, LLC. today unveiled the Cobb800™, a next generation broiler breeder designed for high output, scale-driven operations worldwide. Grounded in decades of genetic improvement and supported...
Hy-Line Grandparent and Parent Stock Distributor Awarded Compartmentalization Status
Hy-Line do Brasil is first Layer Genetics Company to earn the Compartmentalization Status. Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to...
Researchers evaluate euthanasia methods for large poultry
USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation reported the completion of a funded research project at Auburn University in Auburn, Alabama, in which researchers evaluated four...
Cobb new GP operation in Turkey
Five years after its first chicks hatched, Cobb Turkey announced plans to invest more than €2 million ($2.353 million) to create a grandparent stock...
In loving memory of Rodolfo Graziani
On November 23, destiny decided to suddenly take from us Rodolfo. Incredulous, regretful and saddening news for all those who knew him.
Born in Castelbolognese,...
Aviagen Kft welcomes West Balkan customers to prestigious Ross 140 Club
Aviagen® Kft customers keep scaling new heights in breeder performance, as the popular Ross® 140 Club continues to grow in the region.
During June 25-July...
Dr. Orlando Fernandez Appointed as New Managing Director of Cobb Asia
Dr. Orlando Fernandez has been appointed as the new managing director of Cobb Asia and reports to Pelayo Casanovas, vice president of Cobb Europe,...
Australia reports first H5N1 detection in a resident native bird species
Australia has reported its first detection of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 in a resident native bird species after the virus was identified...
The new digital issue of Zootecnica Poultry Magazine is now online
The July/August 2026 issue of Zootecnica Poultry Magazine is now available.
This issue explores current trends, standards and research directions in laying hen welfare, as...
VIV MEA 2020, a pole of attraction for all overseas companies
VIV MEA management team has decided to postpone VIV MEA 2020 to August 31st – September 2nd, 2020.
VIV MEA is the international trade show...
Three decades of growth, resilience and commitment: celebrating 30 years of Ross 308 in...
Aviagen® Türkiye, Middle East & Africa (TMEA) is celebrating a significant milestone with its long-standing distributor in Syria, Sayyad Poultry, which marks 30 years as...
USPOULTRY Seminar to tackle emerging live production, welfare and biosecurity challenges
The 2026 USPOULTRY Live Production, Welfare and Biosecurity Seminar will equip poultry professionals with practical tools and insights to address evolving challenges in live...
Biyinzika Poultry Awarded Second Ross 140 Club Award
Biyinzika Poultry International Limited (BPIL), a Ross® 308 customer from Uganda, recently received a Ross 140 Club award for their outstanding breeder performance.
BPIL is...
WPSA, new publication: Hatchery Signals
‘Each egg may contain a living embryo, so handle it with care!’. A practical guide for improving hatching results.
Good hatchability and optimal chick quality...
Danit S.r.l., consultancy, design and construction at the service of poultry farmers
Riva Selegg announces the birth of Danit S.r.l, which will be responsible for distributing the Riva product range on the national, African and Asian...
Minnesota Turkey unveils expanded resources via revamped website
The Minnesota Turkey Growers Association and the Minnesota Turkey Research and Promotion Council are excited to reveal their new website, https://www.minnesotaturkey.com/ to turkey farmers,...
Paraguayan poultry meat enters the Middle East and accelerates international expansion
The approval by the United Arab Emirates opens a new stage for Paraguay’s poultry sector, which aims to position itself in high-value markets and...
New videos about the Socorex® animal injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex® animal health syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system are designed for precision serial animal injections.
Feed tube and vial...
FEFAC warns of looming soy supply disruptions under EU’s EUDR proposal
The European Feed Manufacturers’ Federation (FEFAC) has issued an urgent warning to EU agriculture ministers over the risk of severe soy supply disruptions resulting...
Cobb Europe honored for industry work in Uzbekistan
The Uzbekistan Managers Association recently honored Cobb Europe for outstanding contributions to the Uzbekistan poultry industry.
The association’s accolades for Cobb come after the...
Arbor Acres Asia training featured biosecurity to safeguard bird health
Aviagen® welcomed more than 80 guests from across Asia to its annual Arbor Acres® Training Seminar in Bangkok on Aug. 16-18. Multiple areas of...
Cobb hosts 19th annual World Technical School
50 men and women from 28 countries have spent nearly two weeks at the Cobb-Vantress 2018 World Technical School in Northwest Arkansas. The company’s...
CARFED introduces a new live bird crate
A new live bird crate by Carfed. The great experience regarding live bird hauling and knowledge of plastics over the years, the capacity in...
Roxell acquires Netherlands-based heater and fan manufacturer Holland Heater
Roxell announced that, through its owning entity CTB Legacy Holding BV, it has acquired Holland Heater. Founded in 1976, Holland Heater is a leading...
Playing in the top league with the Cobb500
A new award has been introduced by Cobb Germany for the best broiler performance by a Cobb500 flock and has been won by Markus...
EU–Mercosur trade deal: implications for the poultry sector
The European Commission has submitted proposals to the Council for the signature and conclusion of the EU–Mercosur Partnership Agreement (EMPA). If approved, this long-awaited...
Insight into VIV Europe 2018
VIV Europe takes place from 20 to 22 June at Jaarbeurs-Utrecht, the exhibition complex located in the heart of the Netherlands. At the next 2018...
Two vaccines effective against bird flu
Two of the four vaccines tested for their efficacy against HPAI (highly pathogenic Avian Influenza) type H5N1 bird flu are effective under laboratory conditions.
“The...
VIV Turkey 2017 – Innovative poultry production and processing from feed to meat
The 8th edition of VIV Turkey, International Trade Fair for Poultry & Technologies will gather more than 600 exhibitors with 25.000 buyers on 6...
MSD Animal Health expands facility in Milton Keynes, UK
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, announced continued expansion activities of its manufacturing, packaging and warehousing facility...
England Extends Mandatory Housing Order for All Poultry from 6 November
The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has announced that mandatory housing measures to protect poultry and other captive birds from...
Online grading tools available now on www.aviagen.com
Aviagen®’s Global Technical Transfer Team (GTTT) recently released two online tools to help producers of parent stock (PS) through every step of the grading...
Roxell launches Siroc Sterling™ space heater for tall poultry houses
Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automated feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems, is expanding its range of convection heaters for poultry houses with the...
17th Poultry India Expo 2025 – Powering global poultry innovation from South Asia
As South Asia's biggest poultry event, the Poultry India Expo, organized annually by the Indian Poultry Equipment Manufacturers' Association (IPEMA), has become synonymous with...
European Commission sacrifices EU poultry meat sector in Mercosur deal
The EU Commission has often qualified the EU poultry meat sector as a “success story”, because the sector is independent (no subsidies from the...
VAL-CO, clean and dry feed from delivery to consumption
A VAL-CO feed storage and transport system is designed to keep feed clean and dry from delivery to consumption. Store your feed in our...
Avian Influenza in Europe: EFSA Warns of Continued Outbreaks Through Winter
Europe is experiencing a significant rise in highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) cases as 2025 draws to a close, with new outbreaks expected to...
Aviagen New Zealand Ross 450 Club ends 2020 raising performance bar
With EPEF scores surpassing 500, New Zealand growers keep outdoing their best.
During the first year (July 2019-July 2020) of the new Ross® 450 Club,...
Midwest Poultry Federation booth sales open for 2022
Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) is excited to welcome its annual trade show and convention “Back to the Future” at the Minneapolis Convention Center, March...
Two genetic mutations linked to heightened risk in North American H5N1 strain
New research has identified two mutations in the highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) H5N1 virus that help explain why the North American lineage behaves...
Biosecurity information sheets for rural poultry farmers in Europe
ERPA, the European Rural Poultry Association, produced two biosecurity information sheets for rural poultry farmers in Europe. This work was presented to the European...
38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium
The Poultry Research Foundation, in conjunction with WPSA - Australian Branch, cordially invites you to attend the 38th Annual Australian Poultry Science Symposium to...