Yasnogorsk, Russia, 8th July 2010: Aviagen, the world’s largest poultry breeding company, has opened a new $10 million state-of-the-art hatchery in Yasnogorsk, situated in the Tula region of South West Russia.
 
Dudka Vyacheslav Dmitrievich, Governor of Tula, officially opened the hatchery on July 1st and was amongst over 150 attendees, mainly made up of local dignitaries and customers.

Sudan Poultry Expo , 6th Session  , 22nd - 25th  February 2011, at Khartoum International Fair Ground is on schedule .

The expansion in the Cobb research program is forging ahead in North America and Europe where new appointments strengthen the company team developing products for the future. 

Dr Mark Cooper has been promoted to director of genetics responsible for directing the US and European pedigree genetic teams.  

“Mark’s experience as a pedigree farm geneticist and as director of European research and development genetics makes him uniquely qualified to lead our program,” says Mitch Abrahamsen, R & D vice president.  “This will help ensure that Cobb continues to set the standard for genetic progress and performance for the global broiler breeder industry.”