Hybro launches new franchise-distributor Agreement in Syria
NETHERLANDS - Khaldoun Ahmad Trading Establishment in Syria has finalised a franchise distributor agreement with Dutch broiler breeder Hybro BV, for the production and marketing of Hybro PG+ parent stock for the Syrian market. Under the terms of this...

Growth in Asia prompts team changes for Hybro
THE NETHERLANDS - With strong growth continuing for Hybro B.V. in Asia, the Dutch breeding company has announced two key changes to its so-called Asian ‘A team’ as the New Year gets underway.

Intervet opens new production facility for vaccines
THE NETHERLANDS – Intervet, the world’s largest producer of vaccines for animals, has just opened a new production facility for vaccines in Boxmeer, the Netherlands.

New technical specialist joins Hybro
THE NETHERLANDS - As a result of continuing growth, Hybro B.V. has appointed Mr. Mohammad Kallas as technical manager for the Middle East, Turkey and Africa, with effect from February 1 2007.

Nutreco to sell the animal breeding activities of Euribrid to Hendrix Genetics
THE NETHERLANDS - Nutreco Holding N.V. and Hendrix Genetics B.V. have signed a Memorandum of Understanding regarding the sale of the animal breeding activities “Euribrid”, including its related Animal Breeding Research Centre, to Hendrix Genetics.

Vencomatic appoints area sales manager for Spain and Portugal
THE NETHERLANDS - Poultry equipment manufacturer Vencomatic is pleased to announce the appointment of Fernando Dinis Paula (66) as area sales manager for Spain and Portugal.

New quality manager for Hybro
THE NETHERLANDS - As its plans for further market expansion this year get underway, broiler breeding company Hybro B.V. has appointed Mrs. Dorothé Ducro as quality manager, to oversee the quality management of all processes and procedures within the Hybro...

Hybro strengthens genetics team
THE NETHERLANDS - Dutch broiler breeding company Hybro B.V. has further strengthened its genetics team, with the appointment of Ms. Birgitte Ask PhD - effective from January 1, 2007.

Cutting through the red tape: First Hybro flock placed in new Brazilian Pure Line Facility
THE NETHERLANDS - Hybro’s brand new Pure Line farm in Minas Gerais, Brazil has taken delivery of its first pure line birds from the Dutch broiler breeding company.

First use of commercial genomic selection
THE NETHERLANDS - Euribrid announces the first large-scale commercial use of "Genomic Selection" technology in poultry. This is also the first time such a large set of DNA markers has been used in commercial animal breeding. The animals for this application...

Farm Pride Foods invests in welfare friendly table egg production with Vencomatic's help
THE NETHERLANDS - Poultry company Farm Pride Foods from Australia has equipped their table egg production facilities with welfare friendly, aviary systems of poultry equipment manufacturer Vencomatic.

Growth prompts strategic restructuring for Hybro
THE NETHERLANDS - In response to the demands of continuing international expansion - and the forthcoming ascension of new member states to the EU - Dutch broiler breeding company Hybro BV has announced a number of changes in their organization, to take...

Prinzen Aquires New GM
THE NETHERLANDS - We are pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Johan van Eerden as General Manager of Prinzen. He will take up his new position in January 2007.

100th Installation Of The Elgra 3
THYE NETHERLANDS - Wednesday 22nd November Rijnvallei Bedrijfstechniek installed the 100th Elgra of Prinzen at the van Steenbergen family Bennekom. This event was used by Prinzen and Rijnvallei Bedrijfstechniek to congratulate the van Steenbergen...

Pas Reform take their machines to a new level
THE NETHERLANDS - Some time ago Pas Reform equipped the Cobroed Hatchery in Holland with their machines and more recently they have installed some of their newest Smart incubators in the hatchery.

New: SmartPortal™ Online Hatchery Support
THE NETHERLANDS - Defining the future of customer service for the modern hatchery. With a passion for precision and a dedication to the future of hatchery technology, Pas Reform understands how important it is that hatchery managers have access to the...

Hubbard Website Updated
THE NETHERLANDS - It is Hubbard's objective to deliver their customers the best quality products and service.

Avian influenza research - Intervet supported by European Commission
THE NETHERLANDS - This week the European Commission decided to support 17 projects on avian influenza under the EU’s Sixth Research Framework Program.

Intervet appoints Ellen de Brabander as a member of the company’s Executive Committee
THE NETHERLANDS - Intervet, Akzo Nobel’s veterinary pharma business, announces that Ellen de Brabander – van den Berg (43) has been appointed as a member of Intervet’s Executive Committee, effective October 1, 2006. Ellen de Brabander will succeed Klaus...

Koen Boot appointed as general manager of Vencomatic
THE NETHERLANDS - Vencomatic and Valmena Ltd sign a distribution agreement to represent Vencomatic in the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf Countries.

Valmena Signs Distribution Agreement With Vencomatic
THE NETHERLANDS - Vencomatic and Valmena Ltd sign a distribution agreement to represent Vencomatic in the Middle East, North Africa and Gulf Countries.

Hybro Poultry College breeds international collaboration
THE NETHERLANDS - Now in its third year, Hybro’s annual Poultry College (HPC) is becoming well established as a key event in the poultry producer’s calendar – attracting delegates from leading integrations around the world, to participate in a series...

Vencomatic and Prinzen win awards during VIV Europe
THE NETHERLANDS - The international trade show, VIV Europe, took place in Utrecht from May 16 to 18. Vencomatic and Prinzen each had booth at the show.

New appointment for Hybro Order Desk
THE NETHERLANDS - In response to growing demand for Hybro products worldwide, the Dutch broiler breeding company has appointed Geert van Rooij as new order desk assistant. Geert will take up his role from September 11, 2006.

New website targets Avian Pneumovirus
THE NETHERLANDS - A new disease based website focusing on avian pneumovirs has been launched by Intervet.