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Poultry breeding has been one of the most impactful advances in the last 100 years. The role that improved global production of eggs and poultry meat have in reducing global hunger and food insecurity is difficult to overstate. The vast majority of these improvements have come from genetic selection for improved feed efficiency, along with streamlining of the overall production system, and better understanding of poultry nutrition. While the industrial approach to poultry production has created a highly consistent and dependable food source the world over, several problems threaten the long term sustainability of this model - including musculoskeletal and metabolic disorders, welfare concerns, and the need to adapt to a changing climate. Researchers in poultry breeding and genetics utilize quantitative, population, and molecular genetic techniques to help understand the effects of selection for economically important traits and enhance genetic performance through changes in environment and management strategies.
In this interview, Suresh Chitturi, Managing Director of Srinivasa Farms, reflects on six decades of building the poultry industry in India. He shares key milestones, recent strategic shifts in genetics, rapid growth with Hy-Line, and the company’s long-term vision of supporting farmers, driving profitability, and strengthening rural economies across India. ...
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Our Roots Run Deep. Our Foundations Are Strong.
The story of Hy-Line International begins at the turn of the 20th century, when a bright young man named Henry A. Wallace started experimenting with corn plants on his family’s farm in Iowa. These early, modest attempts at genetic improvement planted the seeds of a dream—one that would eventually launch a company and revolutionize agriculture through...
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Opeadura Osunbami (Kalmbach Feeds) explains the influence of broiler breed on production outcomes and profitability, while adjusting digestible lysine and amino acid levels, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Martha Pulido (Mississippi State University) shares her research on Enterococcus cases in the United States, highlighting coinfections, pathogenicity, and health consequences in poultry, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Drew Corneil, McKinley’s current General Manager (Ontario, Canada), discusses the company’s long-term partnership with Hy-Line International, their role in distributing Hy-Line Brown genetics since 1976, Canadian egg consumption trends, and how technical support, research collaboration, and client trust have sustained a nearly century-old family business.
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Wenliang Yan, General Manager of Huayu Company, shares insights into more than two decades of collaboration with Hy-Line International. He highlights China’s strong egg consumption—over 260 eggs per person annually—and Huayu’s scale, producing more than 350 million chicks each year. ...
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FIGAP 2026: The Scientific And Technological Exhibition Of The Livestock Industry
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Infectious coryza (IC), caused by the bacterium Avibacterium paragallinarum (AP), has historically been a significant burden in tropical and subtropical regions. However, a recent and alarming shift in its geographical footprint has seen it re-emerge as a major threat in northern latitudes, including Europe and North America. In a comprehensive review authored by Mohamed El-Gazzar, Rodrigo Gallardo, Robert Bragg, and colleagues, published in Avian Diseases (DOI: ...
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Brief project summary Administration of chelated minerals in ovo during the embryonic growth is a strategic approach to enhance chick’s immune system and physiological status, enabling better resilience against stressors and contributing to improved overall health and the ability to combat challenges. The project rationale stems from the existing knowledge gap regarding the precise concentrations of essential chelated minerals, namely zinc (Zn), iron (Fe), and manganese (Mn),...
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Thomas Dixon, Global Marketing Manager, Hy-Line International, speaks about the company’s 90-year legacy, from Dr. Henry A. Wallace’s pioneering research to today’s advanced genetic innovation shaping the future of egg production. ...
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Jonathan Cade, President of Hy-Line International, reflects on 90 years of innovation since 1936. He shares how listening to customers, investing globally, and developing people drive Hy-Line’s growth. A vision for the next chapter of genetics, partnerships, and continuous improvement worldwide. ...
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Technical Advances in Vitamin Physical Properties and Premix Performance
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1. Introduction The ongoing pandemic of a highly pathogenic avian influenza virus (HPAIV) of subtype H5N1 (goose/Guangdong lineage [gs/GD]), clade 2.3.4.4b, is posing an unprecedented threat, impacting both industrial and small-scale poultry operations [1,2]. Similarly, HPAIV infections in wild birds, particularly those leading to mass mortalities among colony-breeding species, are exerting significant pressure on avian biodiversity [3,4]. The recent increase in spillover...
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Brian Jordan (University of Georgia) explains how False Layer Syndrome affects poultry and what can be done to prevent it, in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2024 in Atlanta, USA....
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We are sciencing the global food challenge - Because it's all about life | Evonik
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A few days ago, during routine egg breaking and quality observation in the hatchery, I encountered something that immediately caught my attention. The egg looked normal externally, but once opened, a distinct clotted blood spot was visible on the yolk. For a hatchery professional, this is never “just a spot.” It is a signal worth understanding. What is a clotted blood spot in the yolk? A clotted blood spot forms when significant rupture of...
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Introduction Slow-growing broilers have recently gained traction in mainstream broiler production in some European countries due to their improved leg health and welfare compared to conventional broilers (Rayner et al., 2020; Abeyesinghe et al., 2021; Baxter et al., 2021). Slow-growing broilers have been shown to have a better gait, lower prevalence of hock burn and footpad dermatitis (Rayner et al., 2020; Baxter et al., 2021), and perform more behaviors associated with positive...
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1. Introduction Avian reoviruses (ARVs), members of the genus Orthoreovirusin the family Spinareoviridae, are non-enveloped viruses characterized by a concentric icosahedral capsid and a segmented double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) genome [1]. ARVs have reemerged over recent decades, causing significant economic losses, primarily through tenosynovitis in meat-type poultry and necrotizing hepatitis in poults [1,2]. In addition, ARVs have been strongly associated with several other clinical...
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INTRODUCTION Influenza is a highly contagious viral disease that affects avian species, giving rise to the term avian influenza (AI) and several species of mammals [1, 2] due to factors associated with viral replication, the capacity for mutation and infectivity [3, 4]. The avian influenza virus (AIV), part of the Orthomyxoviridae family, is the causative agent of AI [2, 5]. This viral family is constituted of seven genera: Alphainfluenzavirus, Betainfluenzavirus,...
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Dr. Simmi Tomar, Scientific Researcher at ICAR–National Academy of Agricultural Research Management (NAARM), shares insights into India’s poultry genetics programs, highlighting four decades of genetic improvement in broiler and layer lines. Her work focuses on next-generation breeding strategies, including myostatin gene research and primordial germ cell biobanking, to build disease resilience and conserve India’s native poultry genetic resources for the...
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Mansi Gangurde, Business Strategy & Operations Manager at Avee Broilers, shares insights on the company’s rapid expansion across Africa, highlighting strong performance in Senegal, Kenya, Equatorial Guinea, DRC, and Malawi. She reflects on opportunities for innovation in poultry genetics and offers guidance for young leaders navigating this demanding industry. ...
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Mr. Shrikrishna Gangurde, Director of Avee Broilers, explains the company’s role as India’s only pure-line broiler genetics provider and how their breeds outperform international lines across multiple markets. He discusses current industry challenges—lung capacity, leg strength, and adaptation to tropical conditions—and how integrated value chains are driving long-term sustainability. ...
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Dr. PrakashBabu Manilla, Chief Geneticist at Venkateswara Hatcheries, explains how the company supplies over 75% of India’s commercial layer chicks—meaning seven out of every ten eggs come from their genetics. He highlights strong growth in the egg sector, driven by rising demand for affordable protein across the country. With solid domestic expansion and increasing export potential, the future of India’s layer industry looks highly promising. ...
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