Genetics

The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has dominated news cycles for months, and with good reason. This virus has shown itself to be both highly contagious and very deadly, leading to large-scale public health measures to keep healthcare systems from becoming overwhelmed.…

Aviagen Asia and new Indian River distributor P.B. Poultry will work together to strengthen success of poultry producers in Nepal

USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a funded research project at the University of Georgia in Athens, Georgia, in which researchers examined novel next generation sequencing techniques.

In Zimbabwe’s second city, Bulawayo, poultry farmers at all levels are taking advantage of the country’s growing demand for indigenous birds.

North American product offers improved feed conversion, weight gain

Today, Cobb-Vantress appointed Dr Mark Cooper as managing director of genetics to oversee the company’s global genetic program. Effective immediately, Dr Cooper will continue work to achieve genetic gains and competitive…

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.

An update from the President

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.