Genetics

The Hy-Line W-80 continues to prove itself as a robust white egg layer, gaining market share around the world in conventional and cage-free systems.

The Hy-Line W-36 has been and continues to be the bird of choice for producers around the world who need a highly efficient white egg layer with dependable production and industry-leading livability.

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Livability is a critical trait for today’s egg producers. Profitability depends upon the long-term survival of laying hens in the face of multiple environmental challenges. 

Letter of opposition delivered to Secretary of Agriculture signed by 79 organisations.

Aviagen's Global Head of Technical Transfer Nick French has built a career sharing knowledge and inspiring innovation in the poultry industry.

The Hy-Line Genetics Research Wing will focus on unique genetic lines developed and maintained at Iowa State for decades.

The Government is being urged to consider the wider implications before supporting the introduction of genetic modification to UK agriculture.

As their popularity as a farmed species grows, so does concern around quails’ welfare. Recent research, though, has offered insights into what rearing healthy, happy, high-performing quail means in practice.

Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, celebrated the completion of its newest research farm today surrounded by federal, state and local dignitaries at a ribbon cutting ceremony. Named for th…

Newscastle disease hits farmers with small flocks in low- to middle-income countries the hardest.

US President Donald Trump signed an executive order today (12 June) directing federal agencies to streamline the review process for agricultural biotechnology including genetically modified livestock and seeds.

Cobb-funded study with The Roslin Institute suggests disease resistant birds may be possible.

Aviagen transforms decommissioned hatchery in Albertville, Alabama into modern Research and Training Center.

A blueprint study prioritises animal genomics research over the next 10 years to help producers meet the needs of a growing world population.

New study will identify genes that reduce Influenza A infection in pigs and chickens, and genes that limit the spread of the virus to people.

Top specialists gather to share insights into the challenges and future of modern breeder to broiler production

MSD Animal Health announced a collaboration agreement with Rapid Genomics which grants the company exclusive rights to Rapid Genomics’ vaccination verification tool, Viral Flex-Seq®. The collaboration was announced at th…

UK - Chickens that are genetically modified to produce human proteins in their eggs can offer a cost-effective method of producing drugs

UK (Reuters) - British scientists are developing gene-edited chickens designed to be totally resistant to flu in a new approach to trying to stop the next deadly human pandemic