Claude Toudic appointed as Hubbard Premium Product Manager
Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Claude Toudic as Premium Product Manager. Claude will report to David Fyfe, Hubbard Global Business Director.Claude...
Biochem exhibiting for the first time at the Fieragricola, Verona, Italy
To enhance its consolidation in the Italian market, Biochem has participated with a booth during the Fieragricola of Verona. This was a very good...
Jamesway Incubator Company signs three new agents
Global markets are expanding and the demand for poultry is growing internationally, so it is with great pleasure that Jamesway announces partnerships with 3...
License agreement Vencomatic Group and Jansen Poultry Equipment
Jansen Poultry Equipment and Vencomatic Group announced a licensing agreement on 2 systems.
Aviagen hosts EMEA School’s Nutrition Module
During the week of July 8-14, feed mill, broiler and breeder production managers gathered in Bangkok, Thailand, to explore ways to enhance bird performance...
Marel celebrates 75 years of business in Gainesville
On September 26, 2019, Marel celebrated 75 years of operations at its location in Gainesville, Georgia. To mark the occasion, the company celebrated with...
ICCF publishes its guidance document on ‘Manufacturing Process and Specification’
The International Cooperation for Convergence of Technical Requirements for the Assessment of Feed Ingredients (ICCF) Steering Committee is pleased to announce that it has...
Aviagen group collaboration ensures security of supply for breeding chicks to Bangladesh
On May 29, Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® and sister company Hubbard®, along with their customers in Bangladesh, an airline, freight forwarders, Ministry of...
Italy launches the first pilot vaccination project for HPAI in poultry farms
Starting in May 2026, the Italian Ministry of Health will begin a pilot vaccination program against highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI – H5 subtype)....
Discover Award-winning Innovations from Big Dutchman Asia at VIV Asia 2025
Big Dutchman Asia is set to make a major impact at VIV Asia 2025, showcasing cutting-edge innovations designed to revolutionize livestock farming.
This year, we...
Jamesway outfits Hendrix’s new hatchery in Nebraska
Hendrix Opening – Grand Island, Nebraska.
Jamesway is proudly awaiting the grand opening in August of a new Hendrix Genetics facility in Grand Island, Nebraska....
Montanide™ ISA 78 VG, a new powerful adjuvant for poultry vaccines
To support the growth of poultry farming and meet the need of more efficient and safer poultry vaccines, Seppie enlarges its range of oily...
Baltic poultry producer keeps up trend of stellar performance
PF Kekava, Latvia’s only integrated poultry company and a valued Aviagen® Kft Ross® customer, continues to climb the ladder of performance excellence.
Over the past...
SPACE 2026: 40 editions dedicated to livestock farming
From September 15th to 17th, 2026, the RennesParc expo will host the 40th edition of SPACE. Three days to discover, exchange ideas, and find...
New Aviagen Broiler Handbooks
Aviagen is committed to providing up-to-date management information that is used by customers worldwide. Aviagen® Broiler Handbooks are especially popular sources of knowledge...
Roxell celebrates its 50th anniversary with Employees’ Day
On the 9th of June, Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automatic feed, drink and heating systems for poultry and pigs, celebrated its 50th anniversary...
Aviagen Group restructures global Welfare, Sustainability and Compliance Team
In an ongoing endeavor to strengthen its success in “Breeding for Welfare and Sustainability,” Aviagen® Group is pleased to announce that Tim Burnside has...
Advanced Poultry Nutrition Forum 2026: a landmark gathering in Bangkok
The Advanced Poultry Nutrition Forum 2026, organized by Progressus, concluded in Bangkok with resounding success. The one-day high-level technical forum brought together a distinguished...
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...
RoboBatcher robotic packing of chicken tenders
Until now, in those markets where chicken tenders (aka tenderloins or inner fillets) are sold on trays for supermarkets, these packs have been put...
Continued success for Ross 400 Clubs in Central Europe
Aviagen® Kft customers continue to impress with the high performance they are attaining with their Ross® 308 flocks. Last month the company welcomed close...
EU compound feed production market forecast 2025
FEFAC market experts forecast continued stability in the EU compound feed production market for 2025. The total industrial compound feed production in the EU27...
Meyn introduces the new Meyn Vent cutter 240 for vent drilling at high speeds
The new Vent cutter 240 has been designed to operate at high speeds, up to 13,500 bph without sacrificing accuracy or adding yield loss....
Slobodan Bob Dimitrijevic appointed as Service and Support manager for new Pas Reform centre...
Mr. Slobodan Bob Dimitrijevic has joined Pas Reform as service and support manager at the new service centre facility, located in Forli, in the...
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In Ovo method of determining chicks’ sex before hatching
Discovering whether a chick is male or female while it is still in the egg. Leiden biotech company In Ovo, a spin-off of Leiden...
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...
Using data to solve problems in broiler breeder male management
Modern technology is increasingly being used on breeder farms, creating increases in data generation. This data can be analyzed by the farmer to make...
Iran reports new H5N1 outbreak in northern poultry flock
The World Organisation for Animal Health (WOAH) has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) in Iran, according to a notification...
Aviagen breaks ground on new Tennessee feed processing facility
Global poultry breeding company Aviagen® will break ground this month on a new state-of-the-art feed processing facility (feed mill) in Pikeville, Tenn. The new...
Boehringer Ingelheim’s U.S. launched a vaccine to protect poultry from 3 diseases
VAXXITEK® HVT+IBD+ND vaccine provides a strong immune foundation and optimized protection against Marek’s Disease, Infectious Bursal Disease (classic and variant types) and Newcastle Disease.
Until...
Tiba gives Indian River excellent visibility at Agrena 2018
The stand in hall one gave visitors an easy location to visit, excellent hospitality and access to knowledgeable support and service from the large...
Jamesway Incubator Company appoints new President
Jamesway Incubation Company Inc., (www.jamesway.com) incubation and hatchery equipment manufacturer, recently announced that Denis Kan, CPA, CMA, will assume the role of President replacing...
Sajo hosts seminar in South Korea for Indian River poultry producers
On June 21 and 22 in South Korea, Indian River® distributor Sajo FineKorea hosted an annual seminar emphasizing how to maximize performance and efficiency...
NWO OTP grant awarded to WUR project aimed at head start for day-old chicks
The immune system of a chicken starts in the egg. Validated tools to assess how incubation conditions influence immune development are lacking. A new...
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...
Lubing presents the new Intermediate drive 2.0 for its egg conveyor systems
Lubing starts its 2022 with a novelty: the new intermediate drive, which was completely redesigned and makes the use of egg conveyors even smoother...
2020 National Safety Conference for the Poultry Industry
The poultry industry is constantly affected by change, and this year has been no exception. However, one thing is certain – employee safety remains...
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...
Sustainability themes drive automation with Marel Poultry
Sustainability themes such as carbon footprint, carcass balance as well as animal welfare and food safety are stimulating new automated technologies in the poultry...
FEFAC welcomes the EU Protein Plan and Livestock Strategy, reaffirms commitment to a resilient...
The European Feed Manufacturers' Federation (FEFAC) welcomes the European Commission's adoption of the EU Protein Plan and the EU Livestock Strategy, as well as the very detailed and...
Hubbard organises second edition “Rencontres Hubbard Premium”
France – Le Pouliguen – On March 31st and April 1st, 2026 Hubbard brought together a large group of technicians in charge of managing...
Hy-Line International hosts near record Technical School
Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, recently hosted a near record-breaking technical school. The four-day Hy-Line International Technical School attracted more...
Slovenia’s Jata Emona Farms Earn Ross 150 Club Status
Four farms from Jata Emona in Slovenia have earned a place in the prestigious Ross® 150 Club, a recognition reserved for breeder growers who...
BD Agricoltura Italia, the new Big Dutchman branch in Italy is at your disposal!
BD Agricoltura Italia Srl: the complete team a year after its foundation.
After its foundation in 2017, BD Agricoltura Italia srl is looking back at...
IPC support the responsible use of antibiotics
The World Antimicrobial Awareness Week (WAAW) 2020, 18 – 24 november promotes awareness in use of antibiotics and on global antimicrobial resistance.
The WAAW, promoted...
Nigeria: rising chick costs and supply constraints weigh on egg production outlook
Nigeria’s poultry sector is facing renewed pressure as a sharp increase in day-old chick prices and ongoing supply constraints begin to affect farm-level decisions...
Greg Hitt as the new Aviagen Regional Technical Manager for the Asia Pacific region
Aviagen® is pleased to announce Greg Hitt as the new Regional Technical Manager for the Asia Pacific region. In his new role, Hitt will...
Hy-Line International hosts key distributor conference
Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, recently hosted a key global distributor conference for Hy-Line customers around the world.
The successful two-day...
Roxell launches Oxsano™ tunnel fan in fiberglass with innovative motor
Roxell, the leading manufacturer of automated feeding, drinking, nesting and heating systems, launches the Oxsano™ variable speed tunnel fan in fiberglass. This is because...
Socorex new micro-range syringes
An extension of the Socorex® original models, the 1810 ultra syringe line opens new doors in syringes for animal injections. Four instruments deliver highly...
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...
Midwest Poultry Federation announces education program
Core Tracks for Turkeys, Eggs, Broilers & Processing + Additional Content from Purina and Multi-State Poultry Conference.
The full education program for the 2021 Midwest...
Iowa Poultry and Chicken and Egg Minnesota announce merger
Iowa Poultry Association (IPA) and Chicken and Egg Association of Minnesota (CEAM) has announced their merger, effective July 1, 2022, creating an industry leader...
New avian influenza vaccine trials begin in UK
New targeted trial in turkeys will test vaccine efficacy as part of fight to protect wild and captive birds
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) vaccine trials have started today (Thursday...
First-ever Ross Parent Stock Flock placed in Sicily
Aviagen Italia customer AVISP invests in new facility
Hotraco Acquired by Munters AB
Munters AB (SE) and its business area FoodTech has acquired Hotraco with headquarters in Hegelsom (NL) from Amsterdam based family office Nedvest (NL).
Hotraco is...
EU Poultry Market in 2024: Production Rebound, Stable Imports, and Export Growth Amid Ongoing...
The European poultry sector demonstrated a strong performance in 2024, marking a significant recovery in production and a steady growth in trade, despite persistent...
Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo joins Hubbard as Dual Purpose Project Manager
Africa – Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Zangtinda Marcel Ouedraogo as Dual Purpose Project Manager. This new role reflects Hubbard’s commitment...
Pirbright first to characterise chicken proteins thought to cause immune exhaustion
Two chicken proteins that may be involved in immune regulation of cancerous cells and viral infection, named Programmed cell death 1 (PD-1) and Programmed cell...
Aviagen Kft commends latest Ross 140 Club winners in Budapest
Club recognizes hard work and dedication that leads to star breeder performance
Ross® customers in Hungary continue to impress with their award-winning breeder performance....
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza: available vaccines and vaccination strategies
The European Union (EU) has experienced an epidemic of HPAI in wild and domestic birds in recent years. Areas with dense populations of poultry farms are at particular...
EU and Ukraine move toward deeper trade integration with new deal on agri-food tariffs
The European Council has approved a landmark decision to reduce or eliminate customs duties on a range of Ukrainian agri-food products, strengthening trade ties...
Cobb Europe partners with Al-Watania Poultry in Egypt to host ‘Safe environment for safe...
Cobb Europe partnered with Al-Watania Poultry in Egypt to host the pair’s annual scientific conference focusing on the importance of creating a safe environment...
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...
Fortica®App ensures one all-round system for all types of poultry houses
Hotraco Agri from Hegelsom in The Netherlands, has worked hard over the past year to further expand the innovative Fortica® system for poultry with...
Veterinary Well-being and Advanced Technologies in Industrial Poultry and Pig Production
On November 28 and 29, 2019, a seminar on “Veterinary Well-being and Advanced Technologies in Industrial Poultry and Pig Production” was held in St....
MPF Convention announces rebrand to the PEAK
The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Board of Directors is excited to announce that after 51 fabulous years known as the Midwest show, the MPF...
First Avipro Hubbard Conference held in Kenya
Kenya – Avipro, the Hubbard Efficiency Plus distributor in East Africa, and Hubbard were pleased to co-organise the first “Avipro Hubbard Conference” at the...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, offering technical insights and up-to-date information for the poultry sector.
This issue features...
Cobb Asia’s poultry webinars deliver expertise virtually
Managing global challenges is nothing new to the Cobb-Vantress technical team and their webinars. When COVID-19 challenged 2020’s in-person technical seminars, the Cobb Asia...
Hubbard JA257 accredited by Better Life scheme in the Netherlands
Hubbard is delighted to announce that the Hubbard JA257, a new Hubbard Premium breed made up of the recently introduced Hubbard M22 male mated...
The digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available to read online. This issue brings together technical articles, field experiences, and...
EMEAA Broiler School features advice for optimizing broiler performance and economic returns
The latest Broiler Module of the Aviagen® Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia (EMEAA) Production Management School took place Nov. 24-30 in Edinburgh. The...
New website for Roxell
Roxell, the worldwide innovative leader in house equipment for poultry and pig companies has just announced the launch of their new website.
The new Roxell website...
EFSA recommendations to improve animal welfare during transport
Providing more space, lowering maximum temperatures, and keeping journey times to a minimum are all needed to improve the welfare of farmed animals during...
New ICCF publications on feed ingredients
ICCF publishes the two guidance documents on ‘Stability Testing of Feed Ingredients’ and ‘Sub-chronic oral toxicity testing in laboratory animals’
The International Cooperation for Convergence...
Training of animal microbiome to degrade fibre by AB Vista
Renewed interest in the fibre-degrading enzyme (NSPase) mode of action is behind AB Vista new research suggesting changes in the animal gut microbiome to...
The Poultry Pro online training resource updated and expanded
The Poultry Pro online training resource for poultry workers has been updated to include the most current information, and three new modules, called Poultry...
VIV Africa returns to Kigali as registration opens for 2026 edition
Industry professionals can now secure their free badge ahead of the show taking place on 7–8 October at the Kigali Convention Centre.
VIV Africa, part...