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Jan. 13, 2021, by Marcel Huijsmans
Thijs Hendrix inaugurated as Member of the French Academy of Agriculture
On January 6, 2021, Thijs Hendrix was inaugurated as Member of the French Academy of Agriculture during an installation ceremony in Paris. The Academy, whose signature is “Agriculture, Alimentation, …
Dec. 14, 2020, by Rianne Strik
Everything improves with more resilient animals
Resilient animals have the ability to adapt to sudden changes, while also, overcoming disbalance and disease. Every craftsman will tell you: ‘When equipped with the right tools, a task is handled eas…
Dec. 4, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics appoints Jolanda van Haarlem as future CEO
Hendrix Genetics, global multi-species animal genetics company, announces the appointment of Jolanda van Haarlem as Chief Executive Officer. She will join Hendrix Genetics as from March 1, 2021 and a…
Nov. 2, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans
Prevent disease outbreaks with good biosecurity
As leaders in multispecies animal breeding, Hendrix Genetics recognizes that strong biosecurity measures play an important part in keeping animals safe and healthy. Fundamental to livestock productio…
Oct. 19, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics expands global shrimp breeding activities into Indonesia
With the formation of a new company, PT Kona Bay Indonesia, Hendrix Genetics will establish a broodstock multiplication centre for the benefit of the Indonesian shrimp industry. Beginning early 2021,…
Oct. 9, 2020, by Naomi Duijvesteijn
A new partnership sees sustainable poultry introduced to smallholder farmers in Mozambique and Zambia
Hendrix Genetics and Solidaridad have partnered to provide sustainable poultry production in Mozambique and Zambia, Africa. Combining dual-purpose birds from the SASSO breed, Hendrix Genetics and the…
Sept. 23, 2020, by Julie Kuiack
Reducing stress on a global scale
We understand the complexity and expertise needed to run successful farming operations across the globe. Life can be stressful and especially with the impact of Covid-19, we all are feeling the squee…
July 27, 2020, by Julie Kuiack
Improving sustainable breeding, Ecuador leading the way with first strategic shrimp breeding operation
Hendrix Genetics begins the first cycle of sustainable shrimp production in Ecuador at state-of-the art strategic shrimp breeding operation. The Macrobio hatchery is making waves in the Ecuadorian sh…
July 1, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans
Dr George Chamberlain to retire from Kona Bay Shrimp
Hendrix Genetics announced today that Dr George Chamberlain, Managing Director of Kona Bay, has decided to retire effective July 1, 2020. Dr Chamberlain has been leading the company successfully for …
June 26, 2020, by Teun van de Braak
Improved productivity in laying hens supports a sustainable future
During the past few months, many industries are feeling the impact of COVID-19. A very challenging start to the year to say the least. Through this challenging time, there has been a major shift in t…
May 26, 2020, by Julie Kuiack
Predictive farming for greater sustainability in animal breeding
As you know, sustainability involves a lot of balance between many components and our approach to breeding programs is no exception. Hendrix Genetics balanced breeding programs are designed to maximi…
May 26, 2020, by Julie Kuiack
Securing the global food supply
With the rising worldwide demand for food, the current COVID-19 pandemic and all the challenges to come, we have sustainable animal breeding on top of mind. Our core will always be to deliver high-qu…
April 23, 2020, by Julie Kuiack
Sustainable poultry production for Africa
With Africa being one of the developing regions where population and economic issues are anticipated to grow substantially in the next five years, we have focused on sustainable animal breeding there…
April 23, 2020, by Rianne Strik
Setting the standard for sustainable animal breeding
While our mission in: “Supporting the global food challenge with high quality animal genetics” is embedded into our present priorities and day-to-day activities, our vision extends well into the futu…
April 23, 2020, by Marcel Huijsmans
Why should the industry focus on sustainable animal breeding?
Sustainable animal breeding is an issue that can best be considered in itself as a complex equation. Its formula can be optimized and balanced by adjusting a combination of factors. Importantly, the …
March 31, 2020, by Rianne Strik
Working towards a brighter future
Better Breeding Today for a Brighter Life Tomorrow is a powerful statement. Our core business focuses on improving animal breeding every day. We know how to measure and analyze data, to select the ri…
March 31, 2020
High quality animal genetics are key
Ensuring high quality requires continuous improvement: daily, weekly, monthly and annually. We achieve significant progress through our balanced breeding programs. By using innovative measuring techn…
Jan. 28, 2020, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics announces changes to its Executive Committee
Boxmeer, Netherlands, January 28: Hendrix Genetics, a leading global animal genetics company with activities in 25 countries, today announced the addition of two members, Johan van Arendonk and Raf B…
Jan. 28, 2020, by Madeline Musselman
Continuous improvement at our core
Innovation has been one of the key buzzwords of the past decade. The world of technology moves at a breakneck speed, and we aim to capture value for the agriculture industry wherever possible.
Dec. 12, 2019, by Naomi Duijvesteijn
The sustainable African poultry project: one year later
Almost one year ago, we announced the launch of a project we are very proud to lead: the SAPPSA project, which was awarded a multi-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. The goal of…
Nov. 28, 2019, by Katrijn Peeters
Advancing animal welfare through sensing and AI technology
A multi-faceted, long term study combines animal breeding with advances in sensing and AI technologies to help in the transition towards sustainable livestock production.
Nov. 28, 2019, by Hendrix Genetics
A pig farm that does it all
Have you ever wondered what the ideal pig farm would look like? A group of farmers, researchers, architects, and animal behavior specialists have collaborated to create a farm environment where pigs …
Oct. 17, 2019
Introducing Hendrix Genetics’ first Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Hendrix Genetics has issued its first Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) report. Hendrix Genetics contributes to food security and supports the animal protein value chain with innovative and susta…
Oct. 4, 2019
Using neuroscience to improve the health and welfare of laying hens
A multi-million European-wide project to improve the conditions of egg-laying chickens has launched today, coinciding with World Animal Day.
Sept. 24, 2019, by Madeline Musselman
Cutting edge technology to identify one in a million
Accurate measurement of animals, especially body weight and size, is one of the most labor-intensive aspects of collecting data for our breeding programs. Especially for larger animals, such as turke…
Sept. 17, 2019, by Thijs Hendrix Jr.
Partnering with Fontys ICT InnovationLab
Together, we can do more. It is this mindset that drives us to actively collaborate with innovators who share our passion for new solutions. Our latest partner in innovation is the Fontys ICT Innovat…
Aug. 28, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
Underwater vision technology offers advancement in aquaculture breeding selection
Hendrix Genetics and Plant & Food Research have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to co-develop underwater vision technology for measuring aquaculture breeding stock, using trout as a test cas…
June 26, 2019, by Wytse Vellema
Hendrix Genetics congratulates Protix with a milestone in insect protein production
On June 11, Protix celebrated their ten-year anniversary and the opening of the world’s largest and most advanced insect farm in the world. The opening was celebrated in the presence of some esteemed…
June 26, 2019, by David Danson
Salmon farming in the desert
When thinking about salmon farming locations, Norway, Chile, and Scotland come to mind. Now, thanks to innovative thinking and collaboration, Dubai can be added to the list. Our salmon business in Sc…
June 26, 2019, by Jeroen van de Camp
New swine nucleus farm invests in the future
Hypor’s new nucleus farm is known as Bon Accord, named for the municipality in Saskatchewan where it is located. The name also translates to “good agreement”, a fitting name for a facility that bring…
June 19, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
The Alliance to End Surgical Castration of Swine Announces Precision Breeding Successes
Multiple healthy litters of naturally castrated piglets developed through precision breeding.Male piglets are routinely castrated to improve the quality of meat for consumers by eliminating boar tain…
May 29, 2019, by Rob Kremers
Cloud technology gives view to the future
For many organizations, migrating to cloud-based technology is a significant step forward in their IT capabilities.
May 29, 2019, by Thijs Hendrix Jr.
Engaging at the forefront of innovation
Hendrix Genetics recently participated as an event partner of F&A Next 2019. This is one of the leading annual Agtech events worldwide and takes place at Wageningen Campus in the Netherlands. F&a…
May 29, 2019, by Teun van de Braak
Feathering offers more than meets the eye
Good feathering is important for a bird’s health and welfare, productivity, and feed conversion. A well feathered bird is better able to regulate its body temperature and the feathers serve as direct…
April 30, 2019, by Wouter Deley, Ph.D.
Biosecurity for a safe worldwide supply
Just as we talk about backing up our commitment to animal welfare with action, biosecurity is another area where we are putting concrete standards in place. Biosecurity programs must be reviewed, sta…
April 30, 2019, by Johan van Arendonk
Want to study stress in laying hens?
Finding innovations in the field of animal health and welfare continues to be one of our biggest focuses. One of the ways to accomplish this is to tap into the knowledge and enthusiasm of graduate st…
April 30, 2019, by Madeline Musselman
The delicate balance between genes, environment, and performance
In the scientific field, the nature vs. nurture debate is the subject of numerous studies when looking at human behavior. Are your actions and personality determined by your genes or by the environme…
April 2, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics signs MoU to enhance black tiger shrimp production in Bangladesh
A multi-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by the Bangladesh Shrimp and Fish Foundation (BSFF) and Hendrix Genetics to share knowledge in the development of black tiger shrimp producti…
March 28, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics and Salmones Aysen partner to advance Coho Salmon genetics in Chile
Hendrix Genetics and Salmones Aysen have announced the signing of a Genetic Service Agreement. With this agreement in place, Hendrix Genetics will direct the coho salmon breeding and genetics program…
March 26, 2019, by Madeline Musselman
Hatchery technology: then and now
The photo above, taken in 1972, tells a compelling story about the evolution of hatchery technology. Today’s hatcheries are designed for resource efficiency, biosecurity, and built-in controls to pro…
March 26, 2019, by Hendrix Genetics
Our responsible use of antibiotics
At Hendrix Genetics, we continuously seek to minimize our environmental impact. The reduction of our use of antibiotics in our farms is a key aspect of this daily work. Our objective is to use antibi…
Feb. 27, 2019, by Rianne Strik
How to explain the evolution of animal breeding in one minute
Ever felt at a loss when asked how animal breeding factors into the food chain?
Feb. 26, 2019, by Bram Visser
Seven mathematicians, five days – one turkey body weight challenge
We recently participated in a fast-paced workshop in collaboration with Wageningen University. SWI is an event where mathematicians work in groups to examine six industry challenges from a variety of…
Feb. 26, 2019, by Madeline Musselman
Backing up our commitment to animal welfare with action
Animal welfare is priority focus area within Hendrix Genetics. It’s easy to make this statement, but more challenging to translate this statement into real, tangible actions. With facilities all over…
Feb. 19, 2019, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics @ IPPE 2019
Did you get a chance to stop by the Hendrix Genetics booth the International Production and Processing Expo this year? Here’s what you missed.
Feb. 12, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics and Nutreco partner to deliver sustainable shrimp solutions in Ecuador
Hendrix Genetics, in partnership with Nutreco and Ecuacultivos, will invest in Ecuador to establish a state-of-the-art shrimp hatchery. The hatchery will deliver high quality, high health Pacific whi…
Jan. 29, 2019, by Johan van Arendonk
Breed4Food shares research on the environmental impact of animal breeding
Recent results from a study conducted in partnership with Wageningen University, Breed4Food, and Hendrix Genetics show the environmental impact of different species in relation to their contribution …
Jan. 29, 2019, by Carlos Lobos Blumenfeldt
New products launched for Chilean salmon industry
At the outset of our salmon breeding program in Chile and by building the most sophisticated salmon genetics center, we have had sentinels placed in all salmon producing regions.
Jan. 29, 2019, by Marcel Huijsmans
Watch the first of our new video series – We are Hendrix Genetics
We are pleased to present the first of Hendrix Genetics’ video series: We are Hendrix Genetics.
Dec. 13, 2018, by Rianne Strik
Let’s help feed the world together, what do you value most?
At the end of the year we always look back to see what we have accomplished, how we can improve and how to best continue our way forward. Bringing you innovations, sustainability and much more collab…
Nov. 29, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Alternative Turkey Breed Acquires 1-star “Better Life” Quality Label
Across all areas of the marketplace, consumers are demanding choice. More and more subscribe to the belief that what we buy reflects who we are. Food production is no different, and with this appetit…
Nov. 27, 2018, by Blair McCorriston
Hendrix Genetics hosts grand opening of new turkey hatchery in South Dakota
83,000 square foot facility to hatch commercial turkeys for the North American market35 million egg capacity60 new positions to support hatchery operationsHatchery represents a $25 million investment…
Nov. 15, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Investing in better supply and better breeds for African farmers
We are excited to announce that Hendrix Genetics has been awarded a multi-year grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to improve poultry production in Africa. The goals of the Sustainabl…
Nov. 7, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics to work with African farmers to develop their preferred chickens
Hendrix Genetics receives grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation to improve the lives of African poultry farmers
Nov. 1, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Building a sustainable competitive edge
Most organizations start pursuing sustainability as a reactive measure. They think of it as ways to save energy, reduce waste and cut back on water. Other companies may have faced the negative effect…
Oct. 18, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Shaping our future together
Connecting industry leaders is important. Economy and efficiency have driven the industry for many years and many improvements have been realized. With the arrival of generation Y (also known as Mill…
Oct. 4, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics Innovations goes beyond genetics
Animal breeding and genetics is at the core of our business and in this field we are closely connected and involved in many new developments.
Sept. 20, 2018, by Victor Santiago
Unlocking genetic potential
The proper measurement of phenotypic traits is the cornerstone of our animal breeding program. As new traits come into focus, new technology and techniques must be developed. This fundamental step is…
Aug. 31, 2018, by Victor Santiago
Fostering a culture of innovation
Whether you are receiving a truckload of turkey poults in Nebraska or 200 000 trout eggs in the Peruvian highlands, you expect a high quality product and expert support from Hendrix Genetics. It all …
Aug. 10, 2018, by Blair McCorriston
Investing in a new generation of growers
Across the world young growers are taking over family farms, joining co-ops or signing up with large integrated companies. Hendrix Genetics, through Hybrid Turkeys want to support them to ensure they…
Aug. 7, 2018, by Carlos Lobos Blumenfeldt
Rooted in right from the start
To say that our products are right from the start is easy, to live according to this fundamental principle is another thing entirely.
Aug. 2, 2018, by Thijs Hendrix
Donald Shaver - In Memoriam
On July 28th, in his 98th year, Dr. Donald Shaver passed away in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada. Donald Shaver was the founder of Shaver Poultry Breeding Farms and was known as an icon and pioneer in the…
July 23, 2018, by Neil Manchester
Creating a sustainable and prosperous future for aquaculture
In June of 2018 the world’s leading experts were brought together in Norway at the Hendrix Genetics sponsored AquaVision 2018. Dr. George Chamberlain presented a keynote presentation where he shared …
July 12, 2018, by Victor Santiago
A record period of investment in the USA
We continue to invest significantly across our portfolio of species from coast to coast. Find out where our latest investments have been made and what that means for the industry.
June 28, 2018, by Victor Santiago
Community support in action
Hendrix Genetics firmly believes that being a responsible corporate citizen not only makes good business sense, but it is the right thing to do. As a company colleagues are empowered, supported and e…
June 15, 2018, by Victor Santiago
In house IT breeding specialists fuel our genetic engine
Let us introduce you to what powers our genetic engine and how our specialists harness big data to create value for the animal protein chain.
June 8, 2018, by Neil Manchester
Hendrix Genetics making a splash at AquaVision 2018
Hendrix Genetic sponsors AquaVision 2018, where Dr. Chamberlain will address the conference about the future of the shrimp industry as one of the keynote speakers.
June 6, 2018, by Neil Manchester
Rodrigo Torrijo elected to SalmonChile board of directors
Rodrigo Torrijo of Hendrix Genetics to sit on the board of directors for SalmonChile.
May 31, 2018, by Peter Arts
Advancing Africa’s poultry outcomes through collaboration
We have entered and invested in a partnership that will advance R&D and overall excellence in the industry throughout the continent.
May 17, 2018, by Marcel Huijsmans
Advanced genetic solutions will improve animal welfare
Hendrix Genetics has joined a research alliance to develop pioneering genetic technology. Through the use of precision breeding, this group hopes to end the surgical castrations of male piglets.
May 3, 2018, by Frans van Sambeek
Laying hens unlock natural defences to ward off disease
A new genetic link to the immune system in laying hens has been discovered that could result in laying hens being born resistant to many diseases.
April 19, 2018, by Bram Visser
Artificial intelligence project opens new possibilities in swine
The swine AI (Artificial Intelligence) project that Hendrix Genetics and its partner BrainCreators are working on, is using AI to predict individual slaughterhouse traits for swine before they are pr…
April 11, 2018, by Blair McCorriston
Doing our part to support the local community
Family and community are at the core of the agriculture industry. It’s for this reason, we are so proud to highlight the success of our yearly community giving campaign in Canada.
April 4, 2018, by Victor Santiago
The cycle of feed and food, what is sustainable long term?
Is it efficient to grow crops to feed animals if it could also be used for human food?
March 21, 2018, by Johan van Arendonk
An insight into the Genetics Applied to Livestock Production World Congress
In February of this year, the World Congress on Genetics Applied to Livestock Production was held. Get to know the insights, trends and key outcomes of the event.
March 8, 2018, by Helen Wojcinski
Hendrix Genetics, first to be certified in France and Poland for PAACO
Our commitment to animal welfare is a top priority, this step is important for standardizing and auditing our efforts on a global scale.
March 1, 2018, by Robbert Blonk
Troutlodge improves resistance to Bacterial Cold Water Disease using Genomic selection
Recent disease challenges performed by Troutlodge in cooperation with the USDA show fantastic results for genomic selection.
Feb. 23, 2018, by Rianne Strik
Growing sustainability from the grassroots
Sustainability is a term that has been a business buzzword for some time now. To some it means caring for the environment, to others it could mean making financial decisions with an eye to the long t…
Feb. 12, 2018, by Victor Santiago
Partnering with Protix on insect breeding
Hendrix Genetics is always looking at innovative ways to be more sustainable while creating value. We have decided to enter into a partnership with Protix, the leader in insect protein production. Th…
Feb. 2, 2018, by Teun van de Braak
Susceptibility to pre-natal stress in laying hens
This study provides more insight into how different variables affect the overall health of future generations of laying hens.
Feb. 1, 2018, by Robbert Blonk
Improving breeding to combat Amoebic Gill Disease in Salmon
Hendrix Genetics, along with its partners, work to use animal breeding to combat AGD in salmon.
Jan. 31, 2018, by Abe Huisman
Hendrix Genetics swine geneticists innovate for efficiency and results
Innovative breakthrough in swine genetics to be presented at WCGALP in New Zealand
Jan. 26, 2018, by Nico Buddiger
Genomic Application Partnership Program update
After receiving substantial funding from Genome Canada in the Spring of 2017, the turkey genomics selection project is in full gear with multiple papers already set to be presented at the World Confe…
Jan. 24, 2018, by Johan van Arendonk
New blockchain project involving turkeys and animal welfare
Hendrix Genetics has teamed up with some of Europe’s industry leaders to use blockchain to provide a transparent, efficient, supply chain that is compliant with the the one-star animal welfare standa…
Jan. 10, 2018, by Elise Chasseignaux
Infection control at the molecular level
Incorporating forensic technology to catch AI early
Jan. 9, 2018, by Victor Santiago
A passing of the torch
Raf Beeren introduced to Canada as the new Managing Director Turkeys.
Dec. 15, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics announces CFO retirement and successor appointment
Hendrix Genetics announced today the retirement of its Chief Financial Officer(CFO), Luc Claessens, effective March 31, 2018. Mariëtte Ferrari, who is currently serving as the company’s Director ERP,…
Dec. 14, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Seasons greetings
Hendrix Genetics would like to wish you all a wonderful holiday season and a happy New Year. We would also like to reflect back and hear from you.
Dec. 1, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics appoints new Managing Director Swine
Following the appointment of Raf Beeren as Managing Director Business Unit Turkeys, Hendrix Genetics announced that Luis Prieto Garcia will succeed Raf Beeren in the position of Managing Director Bus…
Nov. 30, 2017, by Luis Prieto Garcia
Hendrix Genetics’ swine are winning over Central and South America
Hendrix Genetics, through its swine brand Hypor is experiencing tremendous growth in Latin America. Various factors, which range from a great product that offers true value for money, to hands on cus…
Nov. 21, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics opens innovative Chilean aquaculture breeding center
Located in Catripulli, in the commune of Curarrehue, the center was inaugurated this Tuesday 21. It will produce eyed eggs of Atlantic salmon and sea trout. Optimizing the competitiveness of the Chi…
Nov. 15, 2017, by Neil Manchester
Partnerships are fundamental to success
Success in business can be measured in many ways. Hendrix Genetics believes that to have a strong bottom line, we need to be successful on many fronts. Our salmon breeding program in Chile is an exce…
Nov. 8, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Top management changes to realize our ambitious plans
Hendrix Genetics’ ambitious Vision 2020 plan calls for significant growth and investment. A successful transition of the organization structure is part of the plan and a natural step in the developme…
Nov. 1, 2017
Revolutionary Kipster Layer Farm Opened
In September the first Kipster farm was officially opened. This is the most state-of-the-art layer farm in the world. Hendrix Genetics is a proud partner in this concept and the first Dekalb White la…
Nov. 1, 2017, by Neil Manchester
Advancing shrimp breeding to meet the growing demand
Shrimp may be a tiny animal, but they punch above their weight in several fronts. It is the fastest growing protein in aquaculture and a major source of income for many coastal areas globally. Shrimp…
Oct. 25, 2017, by Blair McCorriston
Hendrix Genetics hosts grand opening of new turkey hatchery in Nebraska
A rare opportunity presented itself to the local community, government and city officials, when they were invited to tour and learn about the new Hendrix Genetics parent stock turkey hatchery in Beat…
Oct. 24, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics moves into shrimp breeding
Hendrix Genetics partners with Integrated Aquaculture International LLC (iAqua) to accelerate the Kona Bay shrimp breeding program based in Hawaii and Malaysia.
Oct. 20, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Supplying solutions from science to society
The third Hendrix Genetics Academy focused on using the connection between science and industry professionals to search together for solutions to ensure a safe, sustainable and affordable food supply…
Oct. 5, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Strengthening the industries health goals with better biosecurity
Since 2016 a Hendrix Genetics core team has worked on improving biosecurity around the globe. How can we face disease challenges in poultry and swine? Normally we talk about progressing genetic resis…
Sept. 26, 2017, by Matt McCready
Hendrix Genetics breaks ground on new commercial turkey hatchery
There was an air of excitement in Beresford, South Dakota today as Hendrix Genetics and local officials welcomed the community to a ground-breaking ceremony on their new commercial turkey hatchery. T…
Sept. 21, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
From big data to smart data
The world cannot stop talking about the power of big data. Big data offers possibilities to organizations. Tapping into the data Hendrix Genetics has reveals patterns, trends and associations. It is …
Sept. 19, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetic proud partner of innovative layer farm concept
On September 15, the first innovative Kipster layer farm was officially opened. Hendrix Genetics is supporter and proud partner of this concept. The first flock of 24,000 Dekalb White laying hens wil…
Sept. 14, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
New products to meet changing demands
At this year’s SPACE trade show in Rennes-France, Hendrix Genetics has launched several new product solutions to meet the changing demands of the French market in poultry and swine. With the Hybrid O…
Sept. 6, 2017, by Victor Santiago
The Hendrix Genetics research advantage
Hendrix Genetics has a large pool of talented researchers. They thrive in a collaborative, innovative and sustainable environment. All while focusing on creating value for the animal protein value ch…
Aug. 18, 2017, by Rianne Strik
Perfect layers for a changing US market
Hendrix Genetics’ layer breeds are ideally suited to the changing US market. The demand for cage-free systems is growing, driven by animal welfare concerns. White birds are easier to manage in a cage…
Aug. 8, 2017, by Hendrix Genetics
Hendrix Genetics Academy III
Two years ago we welcomed 100 invitees. Together we explored ways in “Accelerating the future”. We wanted to supply solutions faster for the growing world population. The professional food supply cha…
July 13, 2017, by Samuel Alain
New ergonomic insemination facilitator developed
Innovation is one of the strategic pillars of Hendrix Genetics. We are researching and implementing solutions to improve the results within the different parts of the animal protein chain. Animals ar…
July 13, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Official opening new trout egg incubation facility
Hendrix Genetics is investing in the growing aquaculture industry. Shortly after the acquisition of Troutlodge, the world's leading supplier of trout genetics, the renovation of the trout egg incuba…
July 10, 2017, by Matt McCready
Hendrix Genetics partners with Heering and Veit on new distribution fleet
New, modern fleet to include 16 vehicles to transport Hybrid eggs and poults throughout the USANew fleet represents a $5 million investment in advanced logistics for the USA turkey industry
June 28, 2017
Reducing our footprint, decrease CO₂ in logistics
As part of a global movement against climate change, ALS, the specialized trucking company of Hendrix Genetics in France, has signed up for a voluntary program designed by the French authorities to r…
June 27, 2017, by Matt McCready
Hendrix Genetics announces new commercial hatchery in Beresford, SD
Strategically located turkey hatchery to provide 30 million day-old Hybrid poults.Hendrix Genetics estimates over 100 temporary and permanent jobs will be created because of the project.Commercial tu…
June 23, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Jerry Moye appointed new member of International Advisory Board
Hendrix Genetics has appointed Jerry Moye as new member of its International Advisory Board (IAB). The appointment takes effect on 22 June 2017.
June 20, 2017, by Rianne Strik
The value of sharing
Better breeding today for a brighter life tomorrow means collaborating on a higher level with the animal protein chain partners to solve issues that make the entire chain more sustainable. We were as…
June 14, 2017
Creating fresh currents in aquaculture
We at Hendrix Genetics, believe in the synergetic effects that come from having a portfolio of multispecies breeding programs. Besides critical mass in resources and infrastructure, being a multispec…
June 14, 2017
VIV Russia 2017: Here's what you missed
On May 23-25, VIV Russia was held in Moscow with a high number of local attendees as well as those from neighboring countries. Below are some of the highlights from the show.
May 31, 2017
Turkey Vision gathers industry leaders in Toronto
Turkey Vision Toronto took place on May 16-18, 2017, gathering together leaders from North and South America to focus on the future of the industry.
May 30, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Traditional poultry in strategic partnership with Sasso
With the growing market for tradition and taste, Sasso and Hendrix Genetics have joined forces in traditional broiler breeding. Hendrix Genetics recognized the interest in traditional poultry several…
May 26, 2017, by Blair McCorriston
Hybrid Turkeys receives funding for $6 million genomic selection project
Academia, government, industry partners and funding recipients attended a press conference at the University of Guelph on Friday as Kate Young, Canadian Parliamentary Secretary for Science, announced…
May 17, 2017
Hendrix Genetics helps feed local kids
A team from Hendrix Genetics, along with parents, students and other community partners, volunteered at a local school to celebrate the success of the Live Free Campaign that raises money to help fig…
May 17, 2017, by Teun van de Braak
Hendrix Genetics updates animal welfare globally
Hendrix Genetics has developed a new robust global animal welfare policy over the last two years. As animals are our biggest asset, we believe that ongoing improvements in our animal welfare program …
May 1, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics innovates with blockchain
Blockchain is the hottest technology that’s available today. It has the potential to make processes more democratic, secure, transparent, and efficient. Now that the technology is available, we belie…
April 25, 2017
Chairman Hendrix Genetics’ International Advisory Board Retires
Richard van Wijnbergen has retired as Chairman of the International Advisory Board (IAB) of Hendrix Genetics on April 20, 2017. He will be succeeded by Aalt Dijkhuizen, member of the board since 2007…
April 18, 2017, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics’ Genetic Engine
Our core activities are organized to accelerate and enlarge the genetic engine of a breeding program. Everything we do revolves around gaining genetic progress with the animals we breed and the trait…
April 18, 2017
Supporting the innovative laying hen farm of Kipster
Kipster, a new Dutch company, is set to build an innovative laying hen house. Hendrix Genetics teams up with the four entrepreneurs of Kipster. It will be the most modern laying hen farm in the world…
March 20, 2017
Layer Vision
The new layer magazine from Hendrix Genetics, formally known as ISA Focus
March 16, 2017
Hybrid Turkeys announces major investments in USA supply chain.
Hybrid Turkeys announces major investments in USA supply chain.US market to receive day old commercial turkeys direct from primary breeder.Top quality poults to meet the demands of the modern industr…
Dec. 20, 2016, by Marcel Huijsmans
Management Changes in Hendrix Genetics’ Troutlodge Operations
Effective January 1st, 2017, Mr. Keith Drynan has been appointed as General Manager of Troutlodge Inc. In this position, he will take over full responsibilities from Mr. Steve Brown who simultaneousl…
Dec. 20, 2016, by Marcel Huijsmans
Hendrix Genetics and Mobarakandish Sign Agreement to Produce Troutlodge Eggs in Iran
Hendrix Genetics, through its 100% subsidiary Troutlodge Inc, the world leader in trout genetics and production of trout eggs and Mobarakandish, a leading animal breeding company in Iran, owned by Dr…
Dec. 1, 2016
Genomic Selection in the Turkey Breeding Program
Hendrix Genetics has been applying genomic selection in the pig and layer breeding programs for several years already and we are now excited to announce recent initiatives to integrate this technolog…
Nov. 22, 2016
Hendrix Genetics Pledges $68,000 to Local Nutrition Programs
Hendrix Genetics is committed to giving back, not only to the industries in which we do business, but also to the communities in which we work.
Nov. 14, 2016
Hendrix Genetics shows fresh new look at EuroTier
EuroTier, the world's largest animal livestock show, has opened its doors for the 2016 edition. Hendrix Genetics presents a fresh new look to the audience as a result of a revised brand strategy.
Nov. 10, 2016
Hendrix Genetics on the brink of a new era
We would like to explain our new story, paint you our future and how this affects all of us.
Nov. 10, 2016
Research alliance to improve aquaculture and livestock breeding
The University of Edinburgh’s Roslin Institute and Hendrix Genetics, a global leader in animal breeding, have established a research agreement to improve the sustainability of animal production.
Oct. 3, 2016
Hybrid in action - Russia
The Russian turkey industry is rapidly evolving and we are pleased to highlight recent activities in this region.
Sept. 16, 2016
Hendrix Genetics Showcases $200,000 Investment in North American Poultry Laboratory
Providing high health, salmonella-negative flocks and ensuring clean and pathogen-free facilities are our top priority. For this reason, we are proud to highlight the recent expansion of our North Am…
Sept. 1, 2016
Enhanced efforts in feed conversion
Feed conversion measurement is an important part of our pedigree breeding program. We have implemented an enhanced prototype in order to provide more information on each individual bird.