Capitalizing on the synergies
The Hendrix Genetics Research & Technology Centre (RTC) operates in Research and Development and in Information Technology (IT) for layers (ISA), pigs (HYPOR) and turkeys (Hybrid Turkeys). We initiate and run projects in the development of new technologies within the Hendrix Genetics divisions, cooperates with partners and alliances, and provides a comprehensive science network and intellectual property management. The RTC supports geneticists with automatic data entry, breeding programs in extensive on-line databases and centralized storage of DNA samples in the BioBank, to ensure reliable genetic selections and meaningful analysis.
Continuous genetic improvement is the objective of all breeding programs for livestock species and genetics is the science that is the basis for selection programs.
Molecular breeding is the use of DNA information to uncover the genetic value of animals. This is an area that is developing rapidly
We store individual pedigree and performance data of millions of animals in the Hendrix Genetics breeding programs in large databases.
We load databases with data from breeders and breeder cadidates. All data is entered on-line in the central database after automated meticulous checking for errors.
In addition to our own projects and research within the company, we also execute many RTC projects in close cooperation with universieties and other academic institutions worldwide.