Poultry genetics is a fascinating field that has significantly contributed to agriculture and shown a lot of potential. Every year, breakthroughs in poultry genetics technologies emerge – one such major development has been our ability to investigate the genetics...
Source: Reuters
Every year, egg farmers kill 7 billion day-old male chicks because they cannot grow up to lay eggs and are the wrong breed for meat. A laboratory in Israel has a solution: what if the male eggs don't...
For decades, Siegel’s insights on chicken genetics have shaped the poultry industry’s understanding of the biological effects of breeding for desirable traits. But before the international collaborations, the formation of his research group, and getting his doctoral, master’s, and...
Cobb-Vantress, a leading global poultry genetics company, announces the appointment of Roy Mutimer to VP EMEA and Asia-Pacific, effective May 1.
“In this critical role for Cobb, Roy brings previous experience leading this integral part of our business,” said Joyce...
New animation illustrates how balanced breeding contributions over the past 20years serve to protect the planet for future generations.
Through balanced breeding and innovation, Aviagen® has delivered improved productivity and sustainability to the broiler industry and is committed to continue...
Scholarship reflects Aviagen/CPRC shared commitment to future industry talent
Congratulations to University of Alberta graduate student Jo Ann Chew, the 2022 Aviagen® Poultry Genetics Scholarship winner. The scholarship is part of Aviagen’s yearly contribution to the work of the Canadian...
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Poultry genetics resources, including commercial selected lines, indigenous breeds, and experimental lines, are now being irreversibly lost at an alarming rate due to multiple reasons, which further threats the future livelihood and academic purpose. Collections of germplasm may reduce...
Artificial insemination is a routine practice in the turkey breeder industry. To be successful it requires more than just raising high quality birds. Limiting stress when handling by having trained, competent staff and good animal welfare standards is key.
Experienced...
Kyrgyz Broiler has chosen Cobb-Vantress’ Cobb500™ broiler to be the first broiler parents to be imported into the country of Kyrgyzstan. The partnership furthers Cobb-Vantress’ commitment to expansion and serving more markets worldwide.
Currently, Kyrgyzstan is about 15-20% self-sufficient in...
Source: PoultryHealthToday.com
Researchers at The Pirbright Institute in the UK report that a recent study provides evidence that mutations in the genetic code for non-structural proteins “offer a promising way” to make vaccines against infectious bronchitis virus (IBV) safer. Furthermore,...
