Hybro appoints new technical advisor for The Netherlands - THE NETHERLANDS - Hybro B.V. has appointed Mr. Dick Elburg as technical advisor for (G)GPS with effect from February 1, 2006.

Mr. Elburg has substantial experience in the poultry sector, especially in the field of technical service for grandparent stock farms. From 1996 - 2000, he worked for Arbor Acres Farm B.V. as product manager, followed by four years as technical advisor / product manager GPS for Cobb Europe, where he was also responsible for technical service on grandparent stock and greatgrandparent stock farms.

Mr. Elburg will report directly to Hybro's operation manager, Nico Kooter, who says of the appointment: "We are very pleased that Dick has chosen to join Hybro. His appointment further strengthens Hybro's production team and reinforces our commitment to deliver high quality breeding stock.

"We are very much looking forward to welcoming Dick to our growing team." With the appointment of Dick Elburg, Hybro expects to further improve the results at (G)GPS levels and quality of GPS and PS deliveries.

Source: Hybro BV - 2nd January 2006