September 11, 2012

Hendrix launches new research and development centre in France

Press release

As it aims to deliver better breeding, Hendrix Genetics has established a new world-class Research & Development centre in France.

The new Genomics Laboratory is a central hub for global molecular DNA work for all Hendrix Genetics divisions, and is already producing new innovations in breeding.

Blood and tissue samples are taken from the pig, poultry and aquaculture divisions, and also from customers' stocks. Samples are then transported to the Genomics Laboratory, where DNA is extracted and stored in a BioBank. After in-house analysis and genotyping, geneticists of Hendrix Genetics use these to develop breeding programmes for the divisions or directly into customer breeding programmes.

Gerard Albers, Director of the Hendrix Genetics Research & Technology Centre, is satisfied both about the initial results and the huge potential of the laboratory.

"This is a valuable asset to the breeding programmes of Hendrix Genetics and is truly one of a kind in this industry. What's more, it is widening the opportunity for future developments in all our divisions. For Hendrix Genetics, we are already thoroughly excited to see what we have brought and what we can continue to bring to the market. The future is looking bright," Albers said

Hendrix Genetics B.V. is headquartered in the historical villa "de Körver" in Boxmeer, the Netherlands and is a leading multispecies breeding company, with five primary activities: layer breeding, pig breeding, turkey breeding, aquaculture breeding and poultry distribution.