genetics

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 | 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 | 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 | News

Belarus mulls switching to domestic poultry genetics

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

Researchers are looking into the link between sound waves and layer gene expression in an effort to achieve more female chicks in place of males. Photo: Canva
27-09-2023 | News

Can sound alter layer gene expression?

One of the most beautiful natural processes is a chick hatching. Genetic editing has the potential to further improve breeding programmes and thus the outcome of the hatch.
06-09-2023 | Article

Gene editing is speeding up disease control and more in poultry

If not managed, selection for increased growth rate and appetite can result in excessive body weight which interferes with natural mating in broiler breeders. Photo: Henk Riswick
11-08-2023 | Article

Genetic selection of poultry needs constant attention