Hy-Line Issues Further Statement over Welfare Issue
US - On 8 September, Hy-Line issued a further statement regarding a recent welfare issue at one of its hatcheries.

Pas Reform Designs Siberia's Largest Complex
RUSSIA - Altaiskiy Broiler is to be the largest poultry production complex in Siberia, and Pas Reform has designed and will equip the hatchery.

Aviagen Launches International Ross 308 in SA
SOUTH AFRICA - Aviagen has launched the international Ross 308 in South Africa.

Petersime Appoints Distributor for Philippines
PHILIPPINES - Petersime has appointed Pigpro Systems Inc. as distributor for The Philippines.

Claassen Receives Dieter Lütticken Award
ITALY - The Dieter Lütticken Award 2008 for alternatives into animal testing has been presented to Dr Ivo Claassen of the Netherlands.

International Broiler Specialists Meet in Bavaria
GERMANY - The latest developments in broiler and hatchery management were the focus for the 30 participants of the Cobb Germany summer get-together in Bavaria.

Petersime Starts Major Facility Expansion
BELGIUM - Petersime has announced a major facility expansion project for the fourth quarter in 2009.

Standing Room Only at China Seminar Series
CHINA - Overflow crowds of Chinese commercial layer and parent stock producers packed the house at a series of lectures hosted by several Hy-Line grandparent customers during the month of August.

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

Hy-Line Issues Statement over Welfare Issue
US - On 31 August, Hy-Line issued a statement regarding a recent welfare issue at one of its hatcheries.

VIV China 2009 Opens up a Second Hall
CHINA - Preparations for VIV China 2009 taking place from 19 to 21 October at NCIEC Beijing, are in full swing.

Ceva Biomune to Expand Vaccine Production in Lenexa
KANSAS, US - Ceva Biomune is expanding its poultry vaccine production operation in Lenexa and intends to hire 80 more employees next year.

Big Dutchman Welcomes New Family Member
GERMANY - Together with Clovis Rayzel, President of Big Dutchman USA, a team of Poultry Management Systems, Inc (PMSI) from the US recently visited the headquarters of the Big Dutchman group in Vechta, Germany.

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.

BD Asia Receives High-Ranking Visitors from Germany
MALAYSIA - The German Secretary of State has made an official visit to Big Dutchman's subsidiary in Malaysia,

EggTester Releases Major Upgrade to EggAnalyzer™
US - Orka Food Technology Ltd (better known as EggTester.Com) announced today that it has released Version 3.00 of its market-leading egg quality testing equipment, EggAnalyzer™.

German Broiler Growers Visit Wimex
GERMANY - More than 20 German broiler growers and feed industry consultants visited the different departments of Wimex, Europe's largest producer and exporter of broiler hatching eggs.

Joint Venture Strengthens Lead in China
CHINA - A profile of Jinsheng Wang, vice-chairman of the Chia Tai (China) Group in the latest edition of Cobb's Focus magazine.

IT Disaster Recovery Plan is Essential
US - A recent conference for the poultry industry highlighted the importance of a disaster recovery plan following an IT catastrophe.

Trade Vet Promotes Orego-Stim at SAPA
SOUTH AFRICA - Trade Vet exhibited at SAPA in April earlier this year to continue with the promotion of Orego-Stim Liquid, the 100 per cent natural liquid additive for use through the drinking water.

Midway Chix Signs Agreement for Hubbard Flex
SOUTH AFRICA - Midway Chix (Pty) Ltd. and Hubbard SAS recently have signed a distribution agreement for the placement of Hubbard Flex Grand Parents and the production of Hubbard Flex Parent Stock in South Africa.

Sparkling Climax to Cobb's Bulgarian Seminar
BULGARIA - More than 90 per cent of the Bulgarian broiler breeder sector took part in a seminar organised by Cobb Germany's representative in Bulgaria, Agroconsult Engineering, at Calista Hotel, situated in a beautiful forest region near Stara Zagora...

Registration Open for VIV China
CHINA - Registration is now open to attend VIV China 2009, which will be in Beijing on 19 to 21 October.

Hung Farm Inaugurates Impressive New Broiler Facility
VIET NAM - Eighteen broiler houses with Big Dutchman equipment have been opened at Hung Farm, a partner of CP Vietnam.

Merial: Combine Vaccination with Parasite Control
US - Even if producers vaccinate correctly, they may be throwing that investment away if they do not control parasites and monitor nutrition.