The rooster must be present for an egg to be fertilized.
Roosters are not necessary at egg farms where eggs are produced for human consumption...
Summary
We describe a genetic variation map for the chicken genome containing 2.8 million single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs), based on a comparison of the sequences...
A basic knowledge of how to identify and classify fowl may be helpful. Domestic fowl are divided into classes, breeds, and varieties.
Class
A grouping of...
The breed of chickens that a producer selects for his flock depends upon the purpose for which the chickens are intended. The types of...
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...
Canadian student Jeffrey Friend dedicates research to animal health and welfare
University of Alberta Ph.D. student Jeffrey Friend has become the second recipient of the...
Following a recent announcement by Hendrix Genetics about changes to its Executive Committee, we are pleased to welcome a new Managing Director to the...
Cobb-Vantress appointed Dr. Mark Cooper as managing director of genetics to oversee the company’s global genetic program. Effective immediately, Dr. Cooper will continue work...
Cobb Europe recently partnered with RCL Foods and Hybrid Poultry Farm Zambia (Ltd) to host two technical schools for poultry professionals and farm managers...
Innovation has been one of the key buzzwords of the past decade. The world of technology moves at a breakneck speed, and we aim...