Genetics & breeding

In ovo vaccination has proven popular in commercial hatcheries as it can offer early immunity against prevalent pathogens, consistent vaccine delivery and a less labor-intensive process involving reduced handling of chicks.…

Learn why balance is so important in an Infectious Bursal Disease (IBD) immune-complex vaccine

1. Background: Most hatchery installations have been turnkey projects whereby the incubation and ventilation equipment …

1. Background: Most hatchery installations have been turnkey projects whereby the incubation and ventilation equipment …

Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce Mr. Willie Blokvoort has joine…

Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce Mr. Willie Blokvoort has joine…

Insight into how temperature, rain and land use influence the adaptation of village chickens could inform breeding progr…

H&N International works with science photographer Stefan Diller for an up close view of an egg shell

Modern breeding techniques have helped egg production to meet the high demand for chicken today.