genetics

Genetic progress in African poultry breeding programmes
06-06-2023 | Article

Genetic progress in African poultry breeding programmes

The RegioHuhn project aims to develop crosses of local breeds and high-performing hybrids.
21-12-2022 | Article

Search for a well-balanced dual-purpose bird

The application of selective breeding for parasite resistance in combination with other integrated control methods is considered an alternative means of parasite control in the long run. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten
29-11-2022 | Article

Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites

Thijs Hendrix, president of Hendrix Genetics, continues to focus on opportunities for growth and consolidation in animal breeding and life sciences. Photo: Martijn Steiner Lovisa
02-11-2022 | Interview

Interview with Thijs Hendrix: ‘Funding consolidation and growth’

Russia's Smena 9 crossbreed. Photo: Igor Sakharov
08-06-2022 | News

Russia invests billions in Smena-9 broiler breeder crossbreed

Comprehensive data collection provides opportunities to predict future male breeder performance and results. Photo: Cobb
28-05-2022 | Article

Using data to optimise broiler breeder male management

By using genomics, a breeder knows what the genetic makeup of a duckling is one day after hatch. Photo: Penn communicatie
01-03-2022 | Article

Accelerating the genetic selection in ducks

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021
17-02-2022 | News

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021

Photo: John Towner
09-02-2022 | News

Safeguarding genetic diversity of indigenous chickens