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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
AquaBounty to set up genetically modified salmon farm in Ohio, US
AquaBounty has identified Pioneer, Ohio, the United States, as the site for a US$200 million farm for producing its genetically engineered salmon.
Monday, July 19, 2021
Genetic tools now available to help US salmon producers expedite breeding
Innovative genetic tools to expedite the breeding of North American Atlantic salmon are made available to breeders in the United States for the first time, with help from Breeding Insight, a new programme funded by the United States Departm ...
Tuesday, July 13, 2021
Key to climate-resilient chicken lies in changing genetics, according to study in Ethiopia
The genetic make-up of indigenous chickens has changed to better cope with climatic challenges, giving hope to future breeding of more productive and climate-resilient livestock, a study in Ethiopia found.
Tuesday, June 8, 2021
Major Russian meat producer signs cooperation agreement with Hendrix Genetics
Omsky bacon, a part of PRODO Group and one of the largest players on the Russian market in poultry, swine and meat processing, has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with Hendrix Genetics.
Thursday, April 29, 2021
China aims to improve genetics of swine herd and other livestock
China aims to improve the genetics of its swine herd and other livestock over the next 10 years to breed livestock that produce more meat and consume less feed, as part of the country's goal to reduce its reliance on imports to feed its mas ...
Friday, February 26, 2021
Livestock genetics firm Genus anticipates challenges as it helps restock China swine farms
British livestock genetics firm Genus' chief executive said there may be possible short-term challenges as the company helps restock China's swine industry that has been hit with disease outbreaks over the winter, Reuters reported.
Friday, February 19, 2021
Cherkizovo chooses Hypor swine genetics
In a press statement from Hendrix Genetics, Cherkizovo Group, Russia's largest meat producer, has signed a long-term cooperation agreement with the company.
Wednesday, February 10, 2021
China discovers illegally produced genetically modified corn seeds
China's Ministry of Agriculture and Rural Affairs said it has discovered illegally produced or prohibited research conducted on genetically modified (GM) corn and cotton seeds by eight companies and research institutes, Reuters reported.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Hendrix Genetics president inaugurated as member of French Academy of Agriculture
Thijs Hendrix, president of Hendrix Genetics, was inaugurated as a member of the French Academy of Agriculture during an installation ceremony in Paris, France, last month.
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Hendrix Genetics, BHZP extend pork pact
Hendrix Genetics and BHZP, Germany's largest pig breeding company, have reached an agreement to extend their contract to start production of db.77 boars in Spain in order to fulfill the growing demand of these animals in the Spanish and Por ...
Monday, January 18, 2021
Roslin: Chicken genetic insights could help tackle Campylobacter
A study involving chickens has revealed the genetic basis of resistance to Campylobacter which causes food poisoning, the Roslin Institute said.
Saturday, December 19, 2020
Benchmark Genetics to supply eggs to Nordic Aqua Partners' China salmon farm
Benchmark Genetics has been awarded a five-year contract to supply eggs to Nordic Aqua Partners' (NAP) land-based salmon farm in Ningbo, China, Fish Farmer reported.
Monday, December 7, 2020
Hendrix Genetics appoints new CEO
Hendrix Genetics has announced the appointment of Jolanda van Haarlem as the company's new CEO.
Monday, November 16, 2020
New Ukraine distributor for Topigs Norsvins' pig genetics
The Centre for Improvement of Animal Breeding (CIAB) has become the distributor for Topigs Norsvin's pig genetics for the Ukrainian market., Topigs Norsvin announced this month.
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Hendrix Genetics emphasises importance of biosecurity
Strong biosecurity measures play an important part in keeping animals safe and healthy and should act as the first line of defense to achieve the goal, Hendrix Genetics said.

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