New Appointments in Aviagen's TMEA Team
GLOBAL - Aviagen has announced the appointment of Michael Garden as Business Manager for the Turkey, Middle East and Africa (TMEA) region as part of the company's ongoing investment in customer service.

Industry Leaders Attend Asian Seminars
GLOBAL - The avian immune system and infectious bursal disease (IBD) were top of the agenda at two recent seminars held in Indonesia and Thailand.

Hatchery Workshops a Big Hit with Customers
GLOBAL - Aviagen recently continued their ongoing hands-on training programme for Central and Eastern European customers with a series of hatchery workshops in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.

New Cobb Technical Service Appointment in Asia
GLOBAL - Dr Alvin Arucan has joined the Cobb technical service team in Asia, increasing support for the company's growing business in the region.

Merck, Schering-Plough Merger Approved
GLOBAL - Merck and Schering-Plough have received approvals from the US Federal Trade Commission, Swiss Competition Commission and Canadian Competition Bureau for their proposed merger but significant divestitures are required.

Cobb Appoints Major Distributor for Middle East
GLOBAL - Cobb Saudi Arabia has appointed a major Cobb distributor in the Middle East.

Petersime Expands Middle East Sales Force
GLOBAL - Petersime has expanded its sales force with the appointment of Wassim Sakr.

EggTester Releases Major Upgrade to EggAnalyzer
GLOBAL - Orka Food Technology Ltd has launched a new version of its market-leading egg quality testing equipment, EggAnalyzer.

Books to Aid Disease Recognition and Treatment
GLOBAL - The intensification of the production in poultry farming has increased the risk of viral and bacterial diseases.

Sanofi-Aventis to Acquire Merck's Interest in Merial
GLOBAL - Sanofi-aventis and Merck & Co., Inc. today announced that the companies have signed a definitive agreement under which Merck will sell its 50 per cent interest in the companies' current animal health joint venture, Merial Limited (Merial), to...

Cobb Sets up New African Company
GLOBAL - A new company, Cobb Africa, has been set up to expand the breed's activities across the continent with Patrick Murphy appointed general manager.

Aviagen Speaks Your Language in C and E Europe
GLOBAL - Aviagen has translated many of its manuals and technical articles into the local languages of their customers in the Central and Eastern European region.

Best-Practice Meeting for Ross 308 Customers
GLOBAL - Several of Aviagen’s Ross customers met up in Indonesia and Malaysia this week as guests from Al Watania Poultry, Saudi Arabia, one of the largest Ross customers in the Middle East region, visited Ross 308 distributors to share knowledge and...

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 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.

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.

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

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

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.

Meriden Increases Sales Team in South East Asia
GLOBAL - Dr Vinita Perera MRCVS has been joined the Regional Technical Sales Team.

Fruitful Meeting with Japanese Partners
GLOBAL - A Japanese delegation has visited Big Dutchman Asia for fruitful discussions.

Retirement of an Aviagen 'Veteran'
UK - Alan Goodwin to step down after 45 years in poultry industry

New Broiler Manual for Arbor Acres
GLOBAL - Supporting customers through the publication of relevant and practical technical literature is an important part of Aviagen’s technical service.

Merck and Schering-Plough to Merge
GLOBE - Merck & Co., Inc. and Schering-Plough Corporation today announced that their Boards of Directors have unanimously approved a definitive merger agreement under which Merck and Schering-Plough will combine, under the name Merck, in a stock and cash...