Aviagen Strengthens Marketing Team
RUSSIA - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, announced it has appointed Steven Stenhouse to the post of International Marketing Manager with responsibility for Europe, the Middle East and Africa.

VIROCID(R) listed by FAO against A.I. H5N1
GLOBAL - CID LINES ‘ VIROCID ® successfully passed a test against H5N1 at the low dilution of 1:400 ( 0.25 % or 2.5 ml / L ) at an FAO accredit lab. (VIROCID ® already passed the A.I. test in China and in the USA earlier).

Cobb appoint technical services manager for Asia
US - Charles Calvert, who has more than 20 years' experience in the Asian poultry industry, has been appointed technical services manager for Cobb in the region.

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

Pas Reform invests in new Global Distribution Centre
THE NETHERLANDS - As a result of rapid expansion over the past two years, leading Dutch hatchery technology company Pas Reform will open a new Distribution Centre in Zeddam, The Netherlands – home of the company’s European headquarters.

Cobb Statement on Avian Influenza
US - Due to the worldwide focus and attention on avian influenza, also known as "bird flu", we would like to assure you of Cobb-Vantress, Inc.’s current preventative bird health programs and activities.

Cobb returning to Space with choice of breeds
FRANCE - Cobb is returning to the Space show in France this year after a break of three years, exhibiting a portfolio of breeds for all types of chicken production.

Vostermans Ventilation Acquires Indolec B.V.
THE NETHERLANDS - Vostermans Ventilation B.V. situated in Venlo has reinforced its position on the international fan market through the acquisition of companion fan manufacturer Indolec B.V. from Zaltbommel.

Aviagen Holds Arbor Acres Global Forum
RUSSIA - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, recently held its inaugural Arbor Acres Global Forum.

Vencomatic distributors choose for Kip Artistique too!
THE NETHERLANDS - At the end of last year Vencomatic bought two “art hens” from the foundation Kip Artistique in Barneveld, the Netherlands.

Pas Reform appoints new Business Development Manager for Central & Eastern Europe
THE NETHERLANDS - As part of its continuing international expansion programme, Dutch Hatchery Technology Company Pas Reform has appointed Mr. Marek W. Pospiech Dr.Sc, Dipl.Eng.Agr, as new Business Development Manager for Central & Eastern Europe.

Spartan Equipment new dealer for South Africa
THE NETHERLANDS - At VIV Europe Vencomatic signed a dealer contract with the company Spartan Equipment from South Africa for the distribution of Vencomatic equipment in the South African poultry market.

Aviagen Russian Team on the Road Supporting Customers
RUSSIA - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, held the third annual Aviagen Moscow Conference at the Danilovskiy Hotel on the 27th and 28th June.

Gerd de Lange named Senior Poultry Specialist for Pas Reform Academy
THE NETHERLANDS - As part of its ongoing, strategic programme to improve customer service and make further advances in its research activities, Pas Reform has appointed Dutchman Gerd de Lange as Senior Poultry Specialist to the Pas Reform Academy.

New Pas Reform brochures available
THE NETHERLANDS - 'SmartCenter(tm)', 'SmartPortal(tm)', 'SmartBasket(tm)', 'Hatchery Automation Systems' and 'Hatchery Climate Control' are 5 new brochures from Pas Reform, containing detailed descriptions and illustrations of Pas Reform's incubations...

Necrotic Enteritis Vaccine Being Field Tested in US
US - Schering-Plough Animal Health Corporation has obtained a conditional license from the U.S. Department of Agriculture to begin field testing the first vaccine for helping in controlling mortality due to helping in controlling mortality due to necrotic...

Impressions: VIV Europe 2006
THE NETHERLANDS - As we welcome the Summer and prepare for the holidays, there’s time to reflect on the year so far – and what the rest of the year may bring, says Pas Reform Hatchery Technologies.

Aviagen Appoints Exclusive Distributor in Greece
GREECE - Aviagen, the world's leading poultry breeding company, has signed a contract which will see Kego A.E become the exclusive distributor for Ross 308 parent stock in Greece.

Cobb appoints new general manager for Asia
ASIA - Randy Vardeman has been appointed Cobb general manager for Asia where he has been working as director of technical services for the past year.

Jim Hunnable: European Poultry Breeder of the Year 2006
FRANCE - Jim Hunnable formally received the "European Poultry Breeder of the Year" award in May 2006. This award was presented to Jim by Richard de Boer of VIV Europe, and it is a new initiative of Positive Action Publications and VIV organ...

Fortune chooses Smart for new GPS venture in Sri Lanka
THE NETHERLANDS - Fortune GP Farms, the new LKR 100 million venture recently launched by leading Sri Lankan integrators Bairaha Farms Ltd (BFL) and Midland Breeders in partnership with Hybro B.V. of the Netherlands, has selected Smart hatchery technology...

Hubbard appoints Jeff Sharp, increases Asian focus
FRANCE - Hubbard is pleased to announce that at the beginning of April they appointed Jeff Sharp to provide additional support towards the company's goal of increasing business development in the Asian region.

Pas Reform sets standards for uniformity
THE NETHERLANDS - Pas Reform's next generation, single-stage Smart incubation system is rapidly being established worldwide, as a premier solution to meeting the three key challenges facing commercial hatcheries: genetic progress, post-hatch performance...

Anhalzer plans 2nd Smart expansion in Ecuador
ECUADOR - Leading Ecuadorian poultry group Incubadora Anhalzer has contracted Pas Reform to supply a comprehensive Smart incubation system for its latest expansion programme, which will bring the hatchery's production capacity up to 400,000 day old broilers...