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Assam’s suspension of chicken imports from Bengal causes severe losses for Poultry Businesses

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The Assam government’s decision to halt the import of chickens from Bengal has dealt a significant blow to poultry merchants and farm owners, resulting in substantial financial losses. The move comes in response to reported cases of bird flu in neighbouring states such as Jharkhand and Bihar. In an effort to prevent the spread of the disease, Assam has banned the entry of chickens from other states, adversely affecting poultry businesses and farm owners in Bengal. The Assam government issued a notification prohibiting the transportation of chickens from West Bengal…

Trouw Talks about Revolutionizing the Animal Nutrition: Bringing Next Generation in Mineral Nutrition and Phytogenics

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After a hugely successful series last year, Trouw Nutrition India organized the first series of Trouw Talks for 2023.  The series included two seminars at Karnal on 20 March 2023 and in Hyderabad on 23 March 2023. Focusing on how innovations are a necessity to revolutionize the Animal Nutrition. It was a successful event witnessing the enthusiastic interactions from various Integrators, Consultants and Feed Millers. The delegates were welcomed by Dr Rajeev Sharma, Regional Sales Manager – North India and Ms. Shilpi Agarwal, Brand Manager in Karnal and Hyderabad respectively.…

Domestic (Backyard) poultry industry to grow 8-10% in 2023-24 in India

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The domestic poultry industry, known as backyard poultry in India, is expected to grow 8-10 per cent in 2023-24, driven by volumes and realisations following stable demand and higher penetration of processed chicken as well as value-added products, said in a report. However, earnings are expected to be volatile owing to fluctuations in the raw material prices particularly maize and limited ability of players to fully pass on cost increases, it said. In the report, Icra said it expects the domestic poultry industry’s revenues to grow at a steady pace…

H&N Poultry Breeding Company announce Leadership change in North America

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Heisdorf & Nelson Poultry Breeding Farms, known as “H&N Nick Chick” announces that Mr. Khalil Arar, president of H&N North America will retire on June 30, 2022. Khalil has served H&N North America since 2017 and had successfully grown the team and market share of the H&N breed, in particular the Nick Chick line. H&N North America also announced that Brian Joyer has accepted the role of president, effective March 1, 2022. Khalil and Brian will work closely to ensure a smooth transition. Brian has extensive experience in the US…

Kemin Animal Nutrition & Health – South Asia Wins Trio of Awards in Recognition of its Great Workplace

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In April, Great Place to Work® Institute recognized Kemin Animal Nutrition and Health – South Asia, as a “Great Places to Work”. The business unit was also honored for its “Commitment to Being a Great Place to Work” because of its three-year streak of receiving this honor, and President R Suresh Kumar was named one of “India’s Best Leaders in Times of Crisis 2021”. Over the past three years, Great Place to Work® Institute has studied Kemin’s consistent focus on providing a superior experience for employees, commitment to building a great workplace…