France reports new H5N1 outbreak on pheasant and partridge farm in northern region
France has confirmed a new outbreak of highly pathogenic avian influenza (H5N1) on a pheasant and partridge breeding farm in Pihen-lès-Guînes, near the northern...
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...
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...
MPF Slice of learning Educational Program
The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) is thrilled to announce the reboot of its ‘Slice of Learning’ Educational Program, this year focusing on the important...
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...
62nd National Poultry Show
For more than 60 years the four feather boards, with the support of the Poultry Industry Council have built and grown an impressive national...
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...
Brazil shifts from soybean acreage expansion to productivity gains
Brazil's soybean acreage is expected to remain broadly unchanged in the 2026/27 season, marking a break from more than two decades of almost uninterrupted...
New content development team joins Cobb World Technical Support
Building on a reputation of providing exceptional customer support, Cobb-Vantress World Technical Support recently welcomed several new members.
The addition of a dedicated technical content...
Dr. Bob Buresh receives PSA Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by USPOULTRY
Bob Buresh, Ph.D., received the 2026 Poultry Science Association (PSA) Distinguished Poultry Industry Career Award, sponsored by the U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY)....
Alan Thomson appointed as General Manager for Aviagen UK Limited
Brings over 20 years’ all-round experience and in-depth industry knowledge to new role.
Aviagen® UK Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Alan Thomson...
Poultry Sustainability Framework clears development milestones, set to launch in 2022
The U.S. Roundtable for Sustainable Poultry & Eggs announced that its full supply chain sustainability assessment tool can be included in chicken, turkey and...
Fakieh Farms celebrates First Hatch with Shaddad expansion and Jamesway machines
Jamesway and Fakieh Farms, one of Saudi Arabia’s largest poultry producers, were very pleased with the first hatch from a newly expanded project in...
How chicks quality is affected by navel development
The aim is to have boxes ready for transport to the farm which contain a known number of first class chicks with bright eyes,...
Introducing Platinum Response Team by Jamesway
Jamesway has launched a customer-focused response team designed to provide 24/7 technical phone support to all customers. The Platinum Response Team provides technical support...
New ML180 Loader for an efficient and hygienic design
Moba’s new ML180 loader is now available. The ML180 has been especially designed for the Omnia PX180 grading machine. The loader meets the requirements...
Georgia Poultry launches New Infinity Fan Line at IPPE
Georgia Poultry’s Infinity Fans utilize advanced motor technology to lower energy costs, improve speed control, and reduce maintenance.
Built on the rugged AirStorm X-Brace platform,...
Hubbard: Dr James Bentley appointed as Global Technical Director
Hubbard announced that Dr James Bentley has accepted the position as Global Technical Director effective as from April 6th, 2020. James will lead the...
Fieragricola 2020: an in-depth insight into the Italian agro-livestock industry
In 2020, Fieragricola will strengthen the areas of animal husbandry and agricultural mechanization thanks to the expansion of its exhibition area; the fair will...
Clean drinking water, clear rules. Hygiene meets compliance in poultry farming
There are some interesting developments taking place in Europe regarding the cleaning of drinking water in poultry production, particularly when it comes to treating...
DanLen JSC: 25 years on the Russian poultry market
The Anniversary JSC DanLen seminar «Animal welfare and advanced technology in the industrial poultry and pig farming» was hold in St. Petersburg in November...
USPOULTRY accepting board research initiative preproposals on colibacillosis in commercial layer operations
The U.S. Poultry & Egg Association (USPOULTRY) and the USPOULTRY Foundation are seeking research preproposals to address colibacillosis, one of the most common and...
Mathieu Lardière appointed as Hubbard Technical Manager EMEA
Hubbard is pleased to announce the appointment of Mathieu Lardière as Technical Manager for the EMEA Region (Europe, Middle East & North Africa). Mathieu...
Rigid extension for injection syringes
The Swiss made Socorex®
self-refilling syringes with spring-loaded plunger and three-way valve system
are designed for serial precision injections of pigs and other related animals. Instruments...
23rd Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition
The 23rd Congress of the European Society of Veterinary and Comparative Nutrition will be held in Turin, Italy from 18 to 20 September 2019.
The...
Cobb New Zealand earns Avian Transit. Facility Certificate
Cobb-Vantress, the world’s oldest broiler breeding company, is pleased to announce that the Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI) — New Zealand public service department...
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...
IPPE 2020, the world’s largest annual poultry show
The IPPE trade show floor continues to grow with more than 545,500 square feet of exhibit space and 1,148 exhibitors.
IPPE anticipates more than 32,000...
US farmers can see the future of livestock production at EuroTier 2018
Livestock farmers from the United States will be able to find out how an increasingly digitally connected world is opening up new possibilities for...
World Bank invests US$12m in Ghana’s poultry and US$75m in cocoa
The World Bank has launched two major interventions in Ghana to strengthen key agricultural sectors. Under the West Africa Food Systems Resilience Programme (FSRP),...
VICTAM and VIV join forces to fuel growth in the Asian market
International trade show organisers behind VIV and VICTAM are combining their events planned for Bangkok, Thailand, in the early part of 2020.
This new partnership...
Aviagen recognizes four Greek producers with Ross 162 club Honors
Honors presented at Cooperative of Pindos APSI annual members gathering in Greece
EDINBURGH, Scotland - Aviagen® announces that four parent stock farmers from Greece’s Cooperative...
Zvezdan Kičeec appointed as Sales and Technical Manager for Eastern Europe and CIS
Hubbard is very pleased to announce the appointment of Dr Zvezdan Kičeec as Sales and Technical Manager for the Eastern Europe and CIS countries.
Zvezdan...
TARGAN announces sale to Merck Animal Health
TARGAN Inc, a privately held innovator in developing and commercializing biodevice solutions to improve performance outcomes for the poultry industry, today announced that it has...
Pas Reform appoints Jason Wang as Sales and Service Manager for China
As part of its continuing international expansion programme, Pas Reform has appointed Mr. Jason Wang to represent its interests in China’s dynamic and rapidly...
Top climate Lubing System: cooling, humidification and dust removal through water pressure
The Top climate LUBING system is developed to effectively humidify, cool and reduce dust in the air inside the hall, through the principle of...
Maple Lodge Farms expands hatchery with Jamesway Equipment
Maple Lodge Farms has recently announced an $8-million expansion of the Curtis Chicks Hatchery in Ontario, Canada.
The 22,825-square-foot expansion to the facility is currently...
New collaboration between Pelbo and Innovo
Moba announces that Pelbo, one of its subsidiaries in Brugherio, Italy, has partnered up with Innovo, an innovative Italian-based company that develops, manufactures, and...
2019 Cobb Asia-Pacific Tech School focuses on evolving industry
Building on continued growth in the Asia-Pacific region, Cobb-Vantress hosted its second Cobb Asia-Pacific Technical School in Phuket, Thailand, in March. The three-day course...
VIV Europe inspiring your poultry business
A core of its special features are guaranteed to have particular appeal for all leaders of businesses producing and processing poultry meat and eggs,...
Bird flu: efsa assesses risks from u.s. outbreaks and potential spread to Europe
In its latest report, the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) has analyzed the ongoing bird flu situation in the United States and assessed how...
Successful Breeder Management Seminar for AG GP customers in Bangladesh
Optimum incubation and breeder management practices lead to customer success with Indian River broiler breeding stock.
Aviagen® and its distributor AG GP Limited teamed up...
Cobb: Advancing Poultry Genetics for a Sustainable Protein Future
“It All Starts With Genetics”
Genetics companies are vital in the global protein supply chain, enhancing productivity and efficiency. For over a century, Cobb has...
Deimos, Roxell’s new distributor of poultry and pig products in Chile
Roxell is delighted that Deimos S.A. has joined the official Roxell distributor network. As a new Roxell ambassador, Deimos S.A. will distribute our feeding,...
New opportunities for Roxell in South America and Asia
Roxell recently signed a contract with two new distributors. The company is expanding their market in Cambodia and gaining a new distributor in Ecuador....
KG-Group, Lithuania chooses VDL Agrotech
On the 7th of September 2017 Kaisiadoriu Paukstynas - member of Kauno Grudai Group – Lithuania - celebrated the inauguration of their new broiler...
The new digital edition of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now online
The latest issue of Zootecnica – Poultry Magazine is now available, featuring technical articles, industry insights and global updates for poultry professionals.
In this edition:–...
Dr. Keith Bramwell joins Jamesway as Senior Technical Advisor
Jamesway Incubator Company Inc. is pleased to announce that Dr. Keith Bramwell has officially joined the company knowledge team as Senior Technical Advisor.
Dr....
Record attendance at balkan region hatchery and breeder workshop
Iradia, Cobb Germany's distributor in the area of former Yugoslavia, arranged the workshop offering another forum to provide customers with technical support, sharing in-depth...
Hy-Line International adds to Southeast Asia Sales Team
Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce Mr. Willie Blokvoort will join the Southeast Asia Team as 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...
Demand for Kenya’s indigenous chicken eats into commercial broiler numbers in 2024
Kenya's broiler chicken population declined by more than 8% in 2024 due to the high cost of feed and an increasing preference for indigenous...
Cobb opens Colómbia subsidiary with a Grandparent Stock operation
Cobb-Vantress began operations with a subsidiary in Colómbia as Cobb Colómbia. The company’s new unit is the first operation from a multinational company specializing...
Japan Chunky Association journeys to VIV Europe and Aviagen SAU
Aviagen® recently welcomed a delegation from the Japan Chunky Association (JCA) to its stand at VIV Europe 2018 in the Netherlands and to Aviagen...
Meyn and Cabinplant signed a contract with Norsk Kylling from Norway
In response to the rising demand for high-quality poultry products, Norsk Kylling, owned by REMA 1000, is going to build a whole new poultry...
Water quality guidelines for turkeys
Turkeys typically consume twice as much water as feed, so it is important to provide a clean, healthy water supply. Water not only serves...
Petersime launches automation solutions for single-stage hatcheries
New automation solutions from Petersime launched at IPPE 2018; More and more hatcheries have invested in single-stage incubation and see their business growing significantly....
New planning director for Cobb Asia-Pacific
Eric Leow has been appointed as planning director for the Cobb Asia-Pacific region, responsible for the coordination of all Asia production centers including
New Zealand,...
EuroTier 2026: A global platform for knowledge exchange, networking and innovation
10 to 13 November 2026 in Hanover, Germany – Guiding Theme: “Intelligence in Animal Farming” – Extensive Networking Opportunities and Events – Premiere of...
Botswana launches regular weekly hatching egg exports to Mozambique
Botswana has marked a new milestone for its poultry sector with the official launch of a regular weekly export programme supplying 90,000 hatching eggs...
Poultry Africa 2019 – Kigali Convention Centre, 2-3 October 2019
The first edition of Poultry Africa won great appreciations and set a solid basis for the development of this once-every-2-year boutique concept. This Expo...
John McGrellis joins Aviagen Anadolu as New General Manager
Aviagen Anadolu has appointed John McGrellis as its new general manager, effective immediately. John will benefit Aviagen Anadolu customers with his extensive knowledge of...
WPSA.IT announces Joint European Symposia for September 2027: XXIst Egg, XXVIIth Poultry Meat, and...
The Italian Branch of the World’s Poultry Science Association is pleased to announce that Verona will host three major European Symposia in September 2027. The...
NEW DATES FIERAGRICOLA 2022 2 – 5 MARCH 2022
After consulting with companies and trade associations, and in line with the decisions also taken by other main European trade fair organisers following the...
Royal Pas Reform announcing that CEO Harm Langen will be leaving in October
Royal Pas Reform announces that CEO Harm Langen will be leaving the company, effective October 1, 2020. The search for his successor is underway.
“Harm...
AGRILIVESTOCK Myanmar 2019 pre-registration is open
From 5-7 December 2019 at the Myanmar Expo Hall, Yangon is set to host AGRILIVESTOCK Myanmar 2019.
AGRILIVESTOCK Myanmar 2019 is the biggest international business-to-business...
Cobb Launches redesigned website with enhanced customer support tools
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...
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...
Hendrix Genetics Layers awarded AI free Compartment status for all Netherlands-based operations
All Hendrix Genetics Layers Breeding complexes, the GPS farms and its rearing farms, and the hatcheries have been awarded AI free compartment status by...
Cobb-Vantress announces Cobb500™ certified kosher
Cobb announced today that the Cobb500™ broiler is now certified kosher by the Orthodox Union (OU). By many considered the world’s most efficient broiler,...
VIV MEA 2025 International trade show from feed to food for the Middle East...
The Middle East’s food industry is changing fast, and VIV MEA 2025 will showcase this transformation like never before. Taking place November 25-27, 2025...
Rowan Range Guides for optimal management now ready to download
New guides offers in-depth advice for Aviagen’s slower-growing and colored bird portfolio. Aviagen offers the industry’s broadest selection of broiler breeding stock, targeted to...
Aviagen strengthens customer support in Western Europe
Lorenzo Rossi becomes Regional Technical Manager for Western Europe and Stuart Thomson is named Head of Sales and Technical for UK.
Following Alan Thomson’s appointment...
MSD Animal Health and Rapid Genomics cooperation for vaccines production
MSD Animal Health, a division of Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, N.J., USA, announced a collaboration agreement with Rapid Genomics which grants the company...
Hy-Line Ecuador hosts Technical School
Hy-Line Ecuador, an exclusive distributor of Hy-Line layers, recently hosted more than 100 local egg producers in Ambato.
Hy-Line International, Hy-Line Ecuador, and regional...
Broiler breeder fertility also depends on group dynamics
Social interactions may help explain part of the variation in fertility in breeder flocks
Broiler breeder fertility may be influenced not only by the characteristics...
That’s a Wrap on the 48th Annual Midwest Poultry Federation Convention!
The Midwest Poultry Federation (MPF) Convention celebrated its 48th year of providing excellence in education and exhibits in Minneapolis last week. The show featured...
2026 Poultry Protein & Fat Seminar to address operational, workforce and emerging industry challenges
Poultry rendering professionals will explore the latest operational, regulatory and workforce issues affecting the industry at U.S. Poultry & Egg Association’s (USPOULTRY) upcoming Poultry...
Royal Pas Reform introduces Bangladesh’s first SmartStart™ post-hatch feeding system in Joypurhat
A new chapter for chick welfare, uniformity, and early performance in the Bangladesh poultry sector
Joypurhat, Bangladesh, has marked a significant milestone in the nation’s...
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...