Genetics

Planton Farms co-founder Dr Annie Rayner said dual-purpose birds are more likely to be more robust. Photo: Jan Willem van Vliet

07-03 | News

Could dual-purpose poultry improve welfare and ecological outcomes?

A study has uncovered specific regions across 9 different areas of the chicken genome where genetic variations appeared to play a role in helping protect chickens from bird flu outbreaks. Photo: Canva

22-11-2024 | News

Genetic clues could help breed chickens resilient to bird flu

Central Asia's 120 million population consumes around 1.2 million tonnes of poultry meat annually. Photo: Canva

05-09-2024 | News

New facility to help central Asia wean off European poultry genetics imports

Belarussian President Alexander Lukashenko has set ambitious goals for the poultry industry, aiming for poultry production to reach 800,000 tonnes and egg production to reach 4 billion units in the coming years, a 20% increase compared to 2023. Photo: Canva

07-05-2024 | News

Belarus mulls switching to domestic poultry genetics

Wageningen UR senior researcher, Rick van Emous, inspects broiler breeders during a trial. Photo: Koos Groenewold

15-03-2024 | Article

Column: Behaviour in combination with layout is key in broiler breeding

Hubbard’s managing director, Olivier Rochard, says matching the right bird to the right market is key. Photos: Hubbard

14-11-2023 | Interview

Poultry breeding: ‘Feed conversion is king’

The males can reach 1.2 m in height and can sell for about €4,000. Photo: Avicultura Gigante

08-11-2023 | News

Brazilian farmer makes big gains from giant roosters

At the peak of its popularity, the Aryan crossbreed accounted for 70% of poultry bred in the country. Photo: Canva

25-10-2023 | News

Iranian crossbreed Aryan is losing popularity

Photo: Canva

11-10-2023 | News

Cryochick: Preserving chicken reproductive materials

It is necessary to provide ourselves with our breeding products and establish a selection and breeding centre, says Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko. Photo: Canva

02-10-2023 | News

Belarusian president orders poultry genetic centre

Young Animal Feed - special focus

Photo: Misset

07-06-2021 | Expert opinion

A good start in life

The impact of unintentional feed restriction is undoubtedly a factor at high stocking densities in the later part of the broiler growing cycle. Photo:Hans Prinsen

07-06-2021 | Article

Effects of nutrition on feathering

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