Aviagen^® Kft Ross^® customers in Romania and the Republic of Moldova were recently welcomed into the Ross 420 and 150 Clubs for their achievements in bird welfare, efficiency and productivity. At a seminar in Poiana Brasov, Romania, attended by 32 participants from 13 Parent Stock (PS) customers and independent broiler growers, Aviagen Kft recognized these newest club members.

The seminar included topical presentations: Aviagen Nutritionist Ines Rodrigues provided insights into optimizing PS leg health and overall welfare through good nutrition, while Aviagen Kft’s Regional Technical Manager Dejan Bosanac highlighted the sustainability and health advantages of the Ross 308.

The Ferma Bradesti farm from the Carmistin poultry company received the top Ross 420 Club award with a European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) of 466. Similarly, the highest breeder achievement went to Ferma 10 from S.C. Avicola Tartasesti Poultry for their score of 159.7 chicks per hen housed.

Andrei Brumaru, the International CEO of Avicola Tartasesti Poultry, said. “We thank Aviagen for their recognition of our teams, innovation in poultry breeding, and contribution to producing a safe, secure and wholesome food source in Romania.”

“The versatility and resilience of Ross 308 birds make them ideal for Romania and Moldova,” added Paul Anton, Aviagen Kft Technical Service Manager. We congratulate our customers’ management teams for their exceptional skill and dedication in maximizing their flocks' potential.”

Presenting the impressive new Club members

Aviagen Kft is pleased to introduce the latest Ross 420 and Ross 150 Club members:

Ross 420 Club

Company	Farm	EPEF
Carmistin	Ferma Bradesti	466
Carmistin	Ferma Mihaiesti	443
Carmistin	Ferma Francesti 2	421
Grupul de producatori carne pasare SRL	AviFarm	432
Grupul de producatori carne pasare SRL	Nutrientul	429
Grupul de producatori carne pasare SRL	Ferma Nutripui	425
Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma 8 Solovastru	430
Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma Dumbraveni	425
Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma 8 Solovastru	422
Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma 8 Solovastru	421
Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma Pogaceaua	420
Aaylex One S.A	Ferma Surdila Greci	429
Aaylex One S.A	Ferma Zoresti	428
Aaylex One S.A	Ferma Buzau	423
Aaylex One S.A	Ferma Boldu 1	423

Ross 150 Club

Company	Farm	Chicks per hen housed
S.C. Avicola Tartasesti Poultry	Ferma 10	159.7
S.C. Avicola Tartasesti Poultry	Ferma 12	159.1
S.C. Sum Agro S.R.L	Fema Bujor	159.3
S.C. Impex Line S.R.L	Ferma Hirbovat	159.3
S.C. Aaylex One SRL	RRG Calarasi	159.3
S.C. Aaylex One SRL	RRG Calarasi	158.6
S.C. Aaylex One SRL	RRG Sahateni M1	158.1
S.C. Aaylex One SRL	RRG Sahateni M2	157.2
S.C. Aaylex One SRL	RRG Brasov	157.2
S.C. Oprea Avi Com SRL	Ferma Sincai	155.3

* Ross 420 Club membership is awarded to broiler producers who achieve a European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) Performance (EPEF) of 420 or more, while breeder growers who produce 150 or more chicks per hen housed (c/hh) are eligible for the Ross 150 Club. (Results are based on flocks depleted in 2023.)