March 15, 2023

Aviagen launches video focused on improvements in broiler productivity and sustainability

Through balanced breeding and innovation, Aviagen has delivered improved productivity and sustainability to the broiler industry for the past two decades, and is committed to continue these efforts into the future.

As such, the company has released an animation called "Delivering Improved Productivity and Sustainability for the Broiler Industry over the past 20 years," outlining these improvements and their concrete sustainability benefits. These breeding advantages also contribute to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) prioritised by the International Poultry Council, which align to Aviagen's "Top Five Commitments."

The United Nations predicts a global population of 9.8 billion by 2050. The food and agriculture industry will have the responsibility to produce enough to feed growing societies without overwhelming the planet. Poultry is a vital low-fat, high-protein and nutrient-rich food source needed by people everywhere, Aviagen said.

Due to great strides in biological efficiency over the years, today, fewer inputs than ever before are required to yield greater output. As an example from the animation, as modern flocks are more biologically efficient, less feed is needed to grow robust birds. Since feed represents 60-70% of the cost of a poultry business, producers now can enjoy greater economic sustainability.

In addition, a better feed conversion leads to better nutrient utilisation, resulting in a 28% reduction of nitrates and phosphate excretion, thus decreasing harmful pollutants.

"Aviagen is committed to helping our customers meet the needs of an increasing population in a responsible way that is gentler on our natural environment," said Tim Burnside, global vice-president of welfare, sustainability and compliance for Aviagen Group. "We invest heavily in research and development, and due to ongoing genetic selection and field testing, gains in feed efficiency will continue, sustaining the businesses of our customers, their local societies and the planet for decades to come."

- Aviagen