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Hy-Line International, the world leader in layer poultry genetics, is pleased to announce that Mr. Ron Gooi, regional sales director for Southeast Asia for Hy-Line International, is now serving as an International Egg Commission (IEC) Ambassador for Asia. As part of the team of 19 ambassadors, Gooi will use his 23 years of experience in the poultry, layer equipment and ventilation industries to increase awareness and membership of the IEC. IEC Ambassadors are appointed around the world. Founded in 1936 by Henry A. Wallace, Hy-Line was the first poultry breeding…

The 65th general assembly of the European Compound Feed Manufacturer’s Federation (FEFAC), held June 3 via videoconference, elected Asbjørn Borsting as its new president for the next term (2020-23). Borsting, a graduate of the University of Copenhagen with a degree in agricultural economics, was chief executive officer of The Agricultural Council & DLG. He is now director of DAKOFO, the Danish Grain and Feed Association and Variety Denmark. He is also chairman of the Danish Bio-Economy Panel. “I look forward to representing the interests of European Compound Feed and Premix…

Huvepharma, a global human and animal pharmaceutical company, has named Dr. David Smith as the new Veterinary Technical Service Manager for the U.S. Poultry Team. Dr. Smith has extensive career experience in Veterinary Technical Services for some of the largest animal health companies in the poultry industry. The company believes his track record of success in both technical service and animal health will ensure Huvepharma continues to deliver the service and quality expected as a premier pharmaceutical supplier to the industry. Dr. Smith’s knowledge of U.S. poultry production practices and trends…

Aviagen® UK Limited is pleased to announce the appointment of Blake Williamson as its new General Manager, effective immediately. Blake succeeds Alan Thomson, who has become Global Head of Technical Transfer. In this new position, Blake will drive the UK business forward by continuing to provide customers with the best-quality breeding stock backed by a strong team that is committed to supporting Aviagen’s customers. Throughout his 12-year career with Aviagen, Blake has built up extensive experience and knowledge of the company, its customer base and the global poultry industry. He says…

  Aviagen recently appointed Diane Hartjes as its new Global Director of Export and Logistics. In this role, she leads a global team in continually improving the company’s worldwide model to safely deliver Aviagen broiler breeding stock to customers, while effectively navigating international trade and logistics regulations. Under Diane’s leadership, her team will have responsibility for United States and United Kingdom exports, as well as global trade compliance and government relations. The focus will be to build processes based on internal and external best practices, with a goal of a…