Genetics

Some believe this innovation could revolutionise the industry. Photo: Daniel Tuttle

30-12-2022 | News

Gene-edited hens may end the culling of day-old male chicks

The RegioHuhn project aims to develop crosses of local breeds and high-performing hybrids.

21-12-2022 | Article

Search for a well-balanced dual-purpose bird

The application of selective breeding for parasite resistance in combination with other integrated control methods is considered an alternative means of parasite control in the long run. Photo: Jan Willem Schouten

29-11-2022 | Article

Genetic resistance to gastrointestinal parasites

Comprehensive data collection provides opportunities to predict future male breeder performance and results. Photo: Cobb

28-05-2022 | Article

Using data to optimise broiler breeder male management

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021

17-02-2022 | News

Brazil: poultry genetic exports up over 25% in 2021

Photo: John Towner

09-02-2022 | News

Safeguarding genetic diversity of indigenous chickens

Scientists have used gene editing technology to create female-only and male-only mice litters with 100% efficiency. Photo: Mark Pasveer

16-12-2021 | News

Gene-editing breakthrough could end male chick culling

Based on the success of the field trials, Smena-9 is attracting a lot of attention from Russian producers. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

28-07-2021 | Article

Russia places hope in own broiler breeding stock

Based on the success of the field trials, Smena-9 is attracting a lot of attention from Russian producers. Photo: Vladislav Vorotnikov

28-07-2021 | Article

Russia places hope on Smena-9 breeders

Young Animal Feed - special focus

Photo: Misset

07-06-2021 | Expert opinion

A good start in life

The impact of unintentional feed restriction is undoubtedly a factor at high stocking densities in the later part of the broiler growing cycle. Photo:Hans Prinsen

07-06-2021 | Article

Effects of nutrition on feathering

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