News Overview
Progress continues at lightning speed on the Hendrix Genetics turkeys distribution network in the USA. Take a look at what we have been up to.
Proper feeding and management of commercial turkeys is necessary to satisfy market demands for turkey meat. Market demand can differ based on geographic region, cultural differences and consumer p...
We are proud to announce that Paul Lake has joined Hendrix Genetics in the turkey business unit.
Heat stress can pose a serious challenge to growers around the world. It is important to ready your equipment before the high heat season arrives and to ensure your staff is trained on what to do d...
As Supply Planning and Inventory Analyst, Kevin Loader joins Hybrid Turkeys to further grow the team that supports the US commercial poult business.
In the context of finding new markets for the turkey Business Unit of Hendrix Genetics, we had the honor to be received by M. Komenan Kouassi Adjoumani, the Minister of Animal Resources of Ivory Co...
Significant investment into Grand Parent and Parent Stock farms, hatcheries and new transportation technology reflects our commitment to the future success of the turkey industry. As our business ...
When a nutritionist is brought in to evaluate the performance of a flock, loss of appetite and lack of growth are common symptoms that something is missing from the turkeys’ diet.
Customer success is our top priority. On a recent trip to Chile, Hybrid Turkeys and long time customer, Sopraval, met for a very successful and collaborative visit.
Improvements in feed conversion efficiency has long been included in breeding programs to offset the high cost of feed. The more efficient use of feed could easily be tied to financial gains. Behi...
On April 23rd, we (Hybrid Turkeys) launched the 'Club des Jeunes' in France, with 15 young turkeys production technicians in attendance from all parts of France.
Hendrix Genetics Turkeys France (HGTF) sales and technical team are happy to announce the first delivery of a Hybrid parent stock (PS) flock to Iran.
Throughout the world, many turkey producers are switching to LED lights in their barns. Significant savings on electrical operating costs makes LED lighting an attractive option. Before you flip th...
If you will be receiving poults from our new turkey hatchery in Beresford, beginning in 2019, there is a chance that this flock contains the parents of the birds you will be receiving. These birds ...
Family and community are at the core of the agriculture industry. It’s for this reason, we are so proud to highlight the success of our yearly community giving campaign in Canada.
After attending Hybrid Turkeys webinar on Turkey Genetics 101, Treena Hein, a regular contributor for Canadian Poultry Magazine, wrote an article summarizing elements of Turkey Breeding. Treena's a...
Which health issues pose the biggest risk to the US turkey industry? A group of professionals and veterinarians were recently asked this question, with some interesting trends shown.
In February of this year, the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production was held. Get to know the insights, trends and key outcomes of the event.
Artificial insemination is a routine practice in the turkey breeder industry. To be successful it requires trained, competent staff and male turkeys that produce quality semen. This article will fo...
Wherever you are in the world, we want to connect with you. Experts in management and genetics will be on hand to meet with you at these key poultry events.
With the move to Minneapolis there is a lot going on at this year’s show. From virtual hatchery tours to customer appreciation events, check out Hybrid's 'Must do' list below.
Our commitment to animal welfare is a top priority, this step is important for standardizing and auditing our efforts on a global scale.
The last three articles on cold weather ventilation focused on checking for leaks, controlling air flow, and monitoring gas levels. In this final segment of the series, we will head back to the bas...
Placement includes first flock to supply the new Commercial Turkey Hatchery in South Dakota.
Hendrix Genetics is always looking at innovative ways to be more sustainable while creating value. We have decided to enter into a partnership with Protix, the leader in insect protein production. ...
Progress continues on all fronts as Hendrix Genetics builds out a full distribution network for their turkey business in the USA
Hendrix Genetics exhibited for the very first time at the VIV MEA show in Abu Dhabi. The trade show is a split-off from the Agri ME Dubai show and is organized for the 2nd time.
After receiving substantial funding from Genome Canada in the Spring of 2017, the turkey genomics selection project is in full gear with multiple papers already set to be presented at the World Con...
Hendrix Genetics has teamed up with some of Europe’s industry leaders to use blockchain to provide a transparent, efficient, supply chain that is compliant with the the one-star animal welfare stan...
Now entering the third year of regular meetings throughout the USA, the Hybrid Turkeys Young Growers Club has built a solid foundation and continues to grow.
When experiencing cold weather, keeping your barn well insulated and without drafts, while producing proper air flow are the first steps to maintaining bird comfort. Following these, it is importan...
Incorporating forensic technology to catch AI early
On Wednesday December 6, 2017 Hendrix Genetics Turkeys France (HGTF) hosted a celebratory grand opening with clients, partners and colleagues. The opening day started with a conference, followed by...
The first hatch out of the newest Hendrix Genetics turkey hatchery was a success!
The success of the turkey industry depends on longstanding companies, such as Sopraval, based in Chile. It is companies like this that have paved a road of progress and innovation.
Turkey Run Farms opened its doors to business and community partners to view their new farms, which will house turkeys that will lay eggs for the recently completed Hendrix Genetics turkey hatchery...
Preparing for cold weather involves a number of steps to ensure the turkeys in your care are comfortable throughout the winter season.
Do you want to connect with our team face-to-face? Experts in management and genetics will be on hand to meet with you at these key poultry events.
Winter is coming… and just because the temperatures are beginning to drop, doesn’t mean that our work in the barns slows down.
The Dawajine tradeshow, held in Casablanca, Morocco, celebrated its 20th anniversary.
Following the appointment of Raf Beeren as Managing Director Business Unit Turkeys, Hendrix Genetics announced that Luis Prieto Garcia will succeed Raf Beeren in the position of Managing Director B...
There has been a lot of mention in the news about new turkey hatcheries in the USA. In order for these hatcheries to produce poults they first need to receive eggs; which is why we are excited to s...
Hendrix Genetics’ Genomic Selection breeding program enhances accuracy for genetic selection. With this technique, we welcome our customers into a new era of genomic breeding that integrates accura...
We are pleased to present a highly informative article on water sanitation from our guest contributor, Ross Thoreson. Ross is the President of Best Veterinary Solutions, an animal health manufactur...
Hendrix Genetics’ ambitious Vision 2020 plan calls for significant growth and investment. A successful transition of the organization structure is part of the plan and a natural step in the develop...
A tool designed to track metrics that impact poult quality in ‘real-time’ and use that information to make improvements.
A rare opportunity presented itself to the local community, government and city officials, when they were invited to tour and learn about the new Hendrix Genetics parent stock turkey hatchery in Be...
The third Hendrix Genetics Academy focused on using the connection between science and industry professionals to search together for solutions to ensure a safe, sustainable and affordable food supp...
There was an air of excitement in Beresford, South Dakota today as Hendrix Genetics and local officials welcomed the community to a ground-breaking ceremony on their new commercial turkey hatchery....
As the weather cools, rodents seek refuge indoors where there is easy access to food and water. Rodents are vectors for spreading disease, which can put your flock at risk, so it is important to ha...
From September 12-15 in Rennes, France, the SPACE tradeshow welcomed over 100,000 attendees with 1,140 stands. Our team was there to meet with existing customers and prospects from France, Europe, ...
Maintaining high standards for the health and welfare of the animals in our care is one of our biggest priorities.
Do you want to connect with our team face-to-face? Experts in management and genetics will be on hand to meet with you at these key poultry shows. Come visit with us at the shows below to find out ...
Hendrix Genetics has a large pool of talented researchers. They thrive in a collaborative, innovative and sustainable environment. All while focusing on creating value for the animal protein value ...
The successful delivery of turkeys to this new territory is just one example of how our global supply network gives customers access to Hybrid genetics anywhere in the world.
As the average age of workers in the turkey industry continues to rise, we must consider ways to attract and invest in the next generation. To help us gain a better understanding of how we can do t...
Keeping the barn at the right temperature and humidity level is very important for the comfort and performance of our birds. Often I hear questions from customers on the best method for ventilating...
New grandparent facility to provide turkey eggs to hatchery in Beatrice NE, USA
We are excited to report the progress of the new Grand Parent turkey facility in Sennevières, France. This new farm features increased capacity and the newest innovations in biosecurity.
The first successful artificial hatch of eggs dates back hundreds of years and occurred in ancient Egypt, where the climate was that of a desert: hot and dry. Hatchery workers understood that egg s...
New, modern fleet to include 16 vehicles to transport Hybrid eggs and poults throughout the USANew fleet represents a $5 million investment in advanced logistics for the USA turkey industry
Strategically located turkey hatchery to provide 30 million day-old Hybrid poults.Hendrix Genetics estimates over 100 temporary and permanent jobs will be created because of the project. Commercial...
Hendrix Genetics has appointed Jerry Moye as new member of its International Advisory Board (IAB). The appointment takes effect on 22 June 2017.
On May 23-25, VIV Russia was held in Moscow with a high number of local attendees as well as those from neighboring countries. Below are some of the highlights from the show.
With the arrival of summer, the tradeshow season is slowing down; however there are still a number of important events happening around the world where you can connect with the Hybrid team.
Turkey Vision Toronto took place on May 16-18, 2017, gathering together leaders from North and South America to focus on the future of the industry.
Academia, government, industry partners and funding recipients attended a press conference at the University of Guelph on Friday as Kate Young, Canadian Parliamentary Secretary for Science, announc...
A team from Hendrix Genetics, along with parents, students and other community partners, volunteered at a local school to celebrate the success of the Live Free Campaign that raises money to help f...
Watching a flock of poults in the first days of life strutting around the barn, chirping, and eating well is one the best sights for a turkey producer. Not only because these little birds are cute ...
Blockchain is the hottest technology that’s available today. It has the potential to make processes more democratic, secure, transparent, and efficient. Now that the technology is available, we bel...
Hybrid’s spring events circuit kicked off last week at the London Poultry Show hosted by the Poultry Industry Council in London, Ontario, Canada. The Hybrid team was fortunate enough to attend and ...
Turkeys can sometimes develop aggressive behaviour towards each other and to people during the growing period. Aggressive behaviour can be caused by management factors such as lighting, ventilatio...
With the spring trade show circuit in progress and some of the most exciting conferences and networking events taking place, our team is gearing up for a busy season. Read on to discover where you ...
Hybrid Turkeys announces major investments in USA supply chain. US market to receive day old commercial turkeys direct from primary breeder. Top quality poults to meet the demands of the modern ind...
Hendrix Genetics has been applying genomic selection in the pig and layer breeding programs for several years already and we are now excited to announce recent initiatives to integrate this technol...
Hendrix Genetics is committed to giving back, not only to the industries in which we do business, but also to the communities in which we work.
EuroTier, the world's largest animal livestock show, has opened its doors for the 2016 edition. Hendrix Genetics presents a fresh new look to the audience as a result of a revised brand strategy.
We would like to explain our new story, paint you our future and how this affects all of us.
The Russian turkey industry is rapidly evolving and we are pleased to highlight recent activities in this region.
Providing high health, salmonella-negative flocks and ensuring clean and pathogen-free facilities are our top priority. For this reason, we are proud to highlight the recent expansion of our North ...
Feed conversion measurement is an important part of our pedigree breeding program. We have implemented an enhanced prototype in order to provide more information on each individual bird.
This investment in a new turkey hatchery is representative of our commitment to fulfilling the needs of our clients and continuing to support the US turkey industry