Aviagen Inc. Names Vice-President of R&D
US - Aviagen, Inc. recently named Dr Derek Emmerson as vice president of research and development.

Seashore Finale for First Croatian Cobb Seminar
CROATIA - More than 30 poultry producers from Croatia and neighbouring countries attended the first Croatian Cobb symposium – named the World of Cobb – held at the Adriatic Jet-set summer resort in Opatija.

Smart Hatchery for Pioneering Provita
BANGLADESH - Provita Group has commissioned Pas Reform to refit existing hatchery operations with Smart hatchery equipment, as part of a dynamic programme to support the Company's rapid expansion.

Vencomatic, Prinzen Strengthen S American Team
BRAZIL - In their goal to maximise support to customers, Vencomatic do Brasil has strengthened the South American sales team.

Aviagen Turkeys Strengthens R&D Team
US - Aviagen Turkeys is pleased to announce the appointment of Magnus Swalander as Director of Global Genetics, responsible for the turkey research and development programmes worldwide.

Poultry Federation Names New Officers
ARKANSAS, US - Poultry Federation, which represents the poultry and egg industries in Arkansas, Missouri and Oklahoma has named its new officers.

Farmers Gather for Aviagen Seminar, Flock Awards
SLOVENIA - Broiler farmers have gathered to attend the third annual Aviagen Seminar and Ross Flock Awards.

Hubbard and I.P. Tsusho Sign Agreements
JAPAN - Hubbard has announced it has signed an agreement with I.P. Tsusho Co., Ltd. for exclusive sales representation and a Grand Parent agreement for the Hubbard Flex in Japan.

Inspiring International Innovations at VIV Europe 2010
NETHERLANDS - VIV Europe 2010 will be packed with inspiring international innovations for future farming, says the show organiser.

New Cobb Sales Manager for Latin America
GLOBAL - Robin Jarquin has been appointed sales manager for Mexico, Central America and the Caribbean for Cobb-Vantress, Inc.

New Scheme Showcases Egg Farming to the Public
MICHIGAN, US - Mary Rottschafer of Critter Barn in Zeeland Township has set up a small scale battery house on her farm to help educate children and other visitors what this type of farming is really like.

New Responsibilities for Cobb's Heath Wessels
GLOBAL - Cobb's Heath Wessels has taken on the additional responsibility of sales in Canada and is promoted to sales manager for US and Canadian markets.

Petersime to Supply New ADC/Supreme Hatchery
SAUDI ARABIA - Petersime is to supply a new large-scale hatchery to ADC/Supreme.

Innovax-ILT Protects against ILT for 60 Weeks
US - — Innovax®-ILT, an innovative recombinant vaccine, protects chickens against infectious laryngotracheitis (ILT) for at least 60-weeks, according to a study recently accepted by the United States Department of Agriculture.

I/SPAH Adds Food Industry Staff
US - Jennie Hodgen, Ph.D., and Bob Giblin, APR, have joined Intervet/Schering-Plough Animal Health (I/SPAH) in two newly created positions established to develop the animal health company's relationships within the food chain.

Kuwait's Naif Poultry Upgrades its Hatchery
KUWAIT - Naif Poultry Co. has upgraded to AirStreamer technology from Petersime.

Aviagen Strengthens International Management Team
GLOBAL - Aviagen has strengthened its International Management Team with the appointment of Tom Exley to the position of Vice President of International Business.

New Incubation Specialist for Aviagen
GLOBAL - Aviagen has appointed Dr Nick French as Incubation Specialist.

Intervet/SPAH Innovax Vaccines Now in Latin America
GLOBAL - Intervet/Schering Plough Animal Health's new Innovax poultry vaccine range is now available in Latin America.

VIV China Now Annual, to Focus on Meat in 2009
CHINA - This year's VIV China will focus on presenting quality and innovations in the Chinese meat industry.

More Visitors Attended VIV Russia 2009
RUSSIA - Visitor numbers were up VIV Russia 2009 despite the worldwide recession.

Aviagen Hosts Central, Eastern European Awards
GLOBAL - At its regional conference recently, Aviagen hosted its Central and Eastern European Flock Awards.

VIV India 2010 to Boost India's Poultry Industry
INDIA - Animal husbandry accelerates its modernisation at VIV India 2010.

New General Manager for Cobb Europe
GLOBAL - Roy Mutimer has been appointed general manager for Cobb Europe after 14 years in quality control and animal welfare responsibilities within Cobb.

Cobb Hosts its 10th Technical School
US - Cobb has hosted its 10th successful annual world technical school at its global headquarters in Arkansas, USA.