Cobb Expands Franchise Network across Asia
GLOBAL - Eight new franchise distributors have been appointed by Cobb in the past year covering the Philippines, Indonesia, Bangladesh and Sri Lanka.

USDA Partners in Research with Hendrix Genetics and Cobb-Vantress
US - USDA is to form a research partnership with Hendrix Genetics and Cobb-Vantress, among others, on a US$10m DNA technology selection project in poultry breeding.

Aviagen Goes Hands-On in Russia
RUSSIA - Aviagen recently held its annual Russian technical seminar in Perm, central Russia. The event gave Aviagen personnel the opportunity to provide technical information and advice through presentations and practical demonstrations, as well as introducing...

Aviagen Builds Biggest PS Hatchery Ever in Europe
EU - The Aviagen Group, has announced plans to build the biggest PS hatchery ever in Europe near Dresden, Germany. For one of their most important investments over the last years Aviagen have chosen Petersime to be their partner for this truly master...

Cobb Germany Celebrates 10 Years of Growth
GERMANY - More than 40 Cobb Germany colleagues, technicians, sales managers and veterinarians from 20 countries took part in a grand courtyard festival at Baasdorf, near Leipzig, Eastern Germany, to celebrate the 10th anniversary of their company.

CobbSasso150 to Meet Changing Consumer Demand
FRANCE - A new breed for the developing French market for certified and ‘intermediate growth’ chicken — the CobbSasso150 — is being introduced at the SPACE 08 exhibition, Rennes, on 9-12 September.

Aviagen Appoints New European Planning Manager
SCOTLAND - Aviagen has announced the appointment of Les Miles to the position of European Planning Manager.

Arkansas Scientists Recognised at PSA Meeting
US - Several University of Arkansas poultry science faculty and students received award at the Poultry Science Association's annual meeting held at Niagara Falls, Canada, on 21-25 July.

Hy-Line Held Technical Seminar in Mexico
MEXICO - In June 2008, Hy-Line International teamed up with Hy-Line de Mexico and held a technical school in Zapopan, Jalisco, Mexico.

Hy-Line Technical Services Team Add Nutritionist
US - Dr. Kristjan Bregendahl will join Hy-Line International in July 2008 as a member of the global technical service department.

Hy-Line Announces Restructuring to Meet Increased Demand
GENERAL - Hy-Line International recently announced that it has restructured its commercial and operations activities. This move is the result of continued growth in Africa, Europe, the Middle East and C.I.S. countries in addition to the company’s continued...

National Breeders Roundtable Set for May
ATLANTA - The 57th Annual National Breeders Roundtable is to be held on 8-9 in St Louis.

India To Conduct Mock Drills & Exercise To Combat Bird Flu
INDIA - Beginning January 2008, India would conduct table-top exercises, simulations and mock drills jointly with other by countries to combat Avian influenza or commonly known as bird flu.

Genus sets eyes on poultry breeding
UK - Animal genetics company Genus Plc has stated it is starting to look at acquisitions again, following the successful integration of pig breeder Sygen which helped it to almost double annual sales.

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 organisation.