Korea Grandparent Breeders and Aviagen highlight genetic progress and management excellence at Seoul seminar

Korea Grandparent Breeders (KGB) welcomed clients to a seminar in Seoul, South Korea on May 28, where experts from Aviagen shared the latest advancements in poultry breeding and management to help optimize flock performance.

The seminar focused on the ongoing genetic progress behind the Arbor Acres Plus Fast Feathering (FF) bird, which KGB supplies to the Korean market.

Presentations highlighted Aviagen’s commitment to delivering balanced genetic improvement at both the breeder and broiler levels, while reinforcing practical management strategies to help breeder managers maximize their flocks’ potential.

The event was hosted by Kim Gangheung, KGB President, and featured presentations by Greg Hitt, Head of Technical Operations for Aviagen Asia, along with members of the Aviagen support team who work closely with KGB.

This team provides ongoing service both at the grandparent level and to KGB’s downstream clients throughout Korea. They were joined by Yash Jaiswal, Commercial Manager for Aviagen Asia.

Aviagen’s long-term breeding strategy

Mr Hitt discussed Aviagen’s long-term breeding strategy, emphasizing the company’s continued investment in balanced genetic selection to improve productivity, efficiency, robustness, and bird welfare.

“Our breeding program is designed to deliver sustainable genetic progress that benefits both breeder performance and broiler production,” said Mr Hitt.

“By combining this improvement with the latest concepts in bird management, we help our customers remain competitive while meeting the evolving needs of the poultry industry.”

The team shared practical management recommendations for Arbor Acres Plus Fast Feathering breeders, covering key areas such as flock management, nutrition, lighting, bodyweight control, and production practices that improve production persistency and fertility.

“Good genetics achieve their greatest value when supported by consistent management,” Mr Hitt said.

“Attention to detail throughout the production cycle allows customers to fully realize the performance potential of their breeder flocks.”

Close collaboration between KGB and Arbor Acres

Mr Kim thanked attendees for their participation and acknowledged the close collaboration between KGB and Arbor Acres.

“Our collaboration with Aviagen enables us to provide Korean producers not only with high-quality Arbor Acres Plus Fast Feathering breeding stock but also with the latest technical knowledge and ongoing support,” Mr Kim said.

“Events like this seminar help ensure our customers continue to achieve strong and sustainable production results.”

The seminar also provided an opportunity for customers to exchange experiences, discuss current production challenges, and engage directly with Aviagen specialists on practical approaches to improving flock performance.

About Aviagen

Since 1923, Aviagen has been recognized as a preferred global poultry breeding company.

Its mission is to ‘Breed Success Together’ with its valued customers, supporting these global chicken producers in their crucial endeavor to supply sustainable, affordable, and nutritious protein to communities worldwide.

Committed to driving positive change in the poultry industry, Aviagen implements efficiencies that not only make commercial chicken production environmentally and socially responsible but also economically beneficial to producers.

Their holistic approach focuses on simultaneously enhancing flock performance, health, and welfare, while ensuring food safety and security by upholding the highest biosecurity standards. 

To meet varied market demands, Aviagen offers a full portfolio of breeding stock under the Arbor Acres, Indian River, and Ross brand names. The Rowan Range and Specialty Males target slower-growing and other niche market needs.

Aviagen is based in Huntsville, Alabama, the US, with operations across the UK, Europe, Turkey, Latin America, India, Australia, New Zealand, Africa, and the US, and joint ventures in Asia.

The company employs close to 8,000 people and serves customers in 100 countries.

For more information, please visit Aviagen.com, or follow Aviagen on LinkedIn.