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Poultry genetics and reproduction
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 recent years, the poultry industry has been increasingly interested in determining gender of newly hatched chicks so birds can be sorted into separate sex groups for rearing. However, at hatch, accurately sexing chicks is difficult as both sexes exhibit similar characteristics until approximately one month of...
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Jonathan Cade, President of Hy-Line, shares his vision on poultry genetics, focusing on improving flock viability and extending production cycles....
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Princess Cortez, SE ASIA Technical Specialist & Lead Nutritionist at Hy-Line, shares insights on the region’s growing egg consumption, the role of genetics in improving production, and key strategies for producers to enhance efficiency and profitability. ...
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Christian Budi Listianto, SE ASIA Technical Service Specialist at Hy-Line, shares insights on rising egg consumption in Southeast Asia, driven by economic growth. He highlights Highline International’s role in helping producers boost efficiency and expects demand to keep growing....
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Jamie McIntosh, Global Technical Services Manager and Cage-Free Specialist at Hy-Line International, shares key insights on cage-free systems, their growing impact worldwide, and best practices for producers looking to make the transition. ...
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Nguyen Manh Ho, SE Asia Technical Specialist at Hy-Line, shares insights on Vietnam's growing poultry industry and the role of Hy-Line International in introducing high-potential bird breeds....
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Kim Yun Ho, President of Korean Poultry Co, shares insights on South Korea's booming egg consumption and the company's long-standing partnership with Hy-Line....
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Paul Kabaiko Mbogo, Technical Specialts, Sub-Saharan Africa at Hy-Line, speaks about How Hy-Line is providing essential support, ensuring better production, and promoting eggs as a vital nutritional resource in Africa...
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Guna Chandra Bista (Avinash group) discusses the evolving poultry sector, highlighting rising disease challenges, vaccination gaps, and the country's growing egg consumption in Nepal. With a strong relationship since 1992, Hy-Line International remains a key partner, supporting Nepal’s market with highly accepted brown varieties....
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Wataru Hashimoto (Japan Layer) shares insights on Hy-Line International’s presence in Japan. As a trusted distributor, the company provides top egg production solutions. With a growing market, Hy-Line continues to lead with quality and innovation....
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Marcus Kenny, Global Nutritionist for Hy-Line, shares his insights on India's unique approach to poultry nutrition. He highlights the use of locally sourced, high-fiber, low-energy ingredients and explains how Highline’s adaptable genetics thrive in this resourceful environment....
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Mr Li Zhaoren, from Shenyang Huamei Poultry Company, celebrates 40 years of partnership with Hy-Line, driving the success of the Hy-Line Brown variety in China, which now holds 30% of the market. Thanks to its high productivity and efficiency, the company has been recognized by the National Scientific Research Department, establishing itself as a benchmark in the poultry industry....
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Eduardo de Souza Pinto, President of Operations at Hy-Line International, shares insights on how the company is tackling global supply chain disruptions, especially in the face of avian influenza....
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Anke Förster (Agri Advanced Technologies) explains how to detect the sex of the developing embryo through hyperspectral imaging, in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Jörg Hurlin (Agri Advanced Technologies) discusses their specialized systems for hatching egg sanitation, in-ovo sexing, and breeder sorting in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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40 Years of Success in China with Hy-Line (Mandarin-language video)
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Mike Petrik (Petrik Veterinary Consultants) discusses four in-ovo sexing technologies and their differences in this Engormix interview during IPPE 2025 in Atlanta, USA....
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Anke Foerster, Head of Research at AAT (Agri-Advanced Technologies), shares their breakthrough in over-sex determination for poultry. Using hyperspectral analysis, AAT's machine can accurately determine embryo sex during incubation, allowing only female chicks to hatch and addressing animal welfare concerns....
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P. Pradeep Kumar, Managing Director at Kasturi Poultry Farms, shares insights into the company’s rapid growth, processing 1.2 million birds weekly with plans for further expansion. ...
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