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Opening first HatchBrood facility in Poland This month, the first HatchBrood facility in Poland has been taken into operations. The HatchBrood facility is part of a large new project where ZWD SZTUDER S.C. ordered a complete HatchTech product portfolio as part of an investment program aimed at maximizing chick quality.The new HatchBrood facility, located in Plaw, west of Poland, has a capacity of 39,600 chicks. HatchBrood is a new system specially designed to control the environment during brooding period. A carefully controlled brooding environment has been proven to deliver better results, both early and late in the production process. For ZWD STUDERS's hatchery operations, a complete turnkey hatchery facility with HatchTech Incubation Technology (with a production capacity of 80 million eggs per year) is being constructed. The chicks that hatch in this facility will be transported using two HatchTraveller 70C models. Mr. Tomek Sztuder "ZWD SZTUDER S.C. is one of the top three poultry companies in Poland, and our standards of quality are extremely high. That's why when we heard about HatchTech's MicroClimer technology and saw what it could deliver in terms of chick quality, we were convinced that it was the best for us. And because this idea of quality is so important to us, it was logical to use the HatchTech systems for brooding and transport as well. By doing so, we can guarantee that this quality runs through the entire production chain, resulting in a higher and more uniform chick quality, a better end-product and a very satisfying ROI for our company". HatchBrood HatchBrood is a new system specially designed to control the environment of the first day of a chick's life; the brooding period. After hatching, day-old chicks are placed in the HatchBrood unit. Inside, factors such as air temperature and velocity, relative humidity and CO2 are constantly monitored and adjusted to ensure the chicks have a continuous, optimum body temperature. All chicks have easy access to fresh air, water and feed, and the lighting is ideal. In such perfect conditions, chicks start eating and drinking immediately, which gives them the best start-off possible. After 4 days, the chicks are transported to the farm to complete the production period. |
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Successful 5th Workshop Fundamental Physiology and Perinatal Development From August 31 until September 3, the workshop 'Fundamental Physiology and Perinatal Development in Poultry' was successfully held in Wageningen at Wageningen University, the Netherlands. In total 118 participants from all over the world attended the workshop.During the workshop, researchers gave an update of the latest research that they performed in the area of perinatal development in poultry. Results of both fundamental and applied research were presented in oral and poster sessions. The topics of the presentations included epigenetics and the role of incubation and brooding conditions on perinatal and postnatal development of the chicken. Keynote speakers were Prof. dr. Marcel Visser (NIOO, the Netherlands) and Dr. ir. Gerard Albers (Hendrix Genetics, the Netherlands). HatchTech was one of the sponsors of the workshop. Dr. Inge van Roovert-Reijrink and Dr. Roos Molenaar of HatchTech's research department were part of the organizing committee. More information? info@hatchtech.nl |
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Cherkizovo launches new HatchTech hatchery in Bryansk Cherkizovo launched its first line of a large hatchery in Bryansk. It was constructed as part of the company's capacity increase project at the Bryansk poultry cluster and will enable 43 million eggs to be incubated per year.The new hatchery holds 20 MicroClimer Setters 126720 and 15 MicroClimer Hatchers 42240, a energy efficient cooling ad heating system and a pressure controlled ventilation system. After the launch of the extension, due later this year, total annual capacity of the hatchery will be 66 million eggs. Sergey Mikhailov, CEO of Cherkizovo Group: "I am pleased to announce the launch of the hatchery - one of the most important developments we are undertaking as part of the capacity increase project at our Bryansk cluster. Having our own incubatory facilities will significantly decrease costs, while offering our customers high-quality products at fair prices. We are pleased with progress made in the capacity increase project and are confident that the project will enable us to increase our efficiency and strengthen results in our Poultry division." |
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3 in 1: Arasco Foods Chooses for HatchTech's Product Groups Arasco Foods, Saudi Arabia and HatchTech have signed a special agreement for the delivery of HatchTech equipment. Arasco Foods will double their current hatchery capacity with MicroClimer Setters and Hatchers to 99 mln eggs per year. Special about the agreement is that, besides the incubators, Arasco will also incorporate HatchTraveller into their transport fleet for day old chicks. Last but not least, Arasco Foods will put the first HatchBrood facility in Saudi Arabia into operation.Doubling HatchTech Incubation Facility After completion, the hatchery, located close to Riyadh, will hold 40 MicroClimer Setters 126720 and 24 MicroClimer Hatchers 42240, with a total production capacity of 99 mln eggs/year. HatchTech will also deliver a climate control and water management system for optimum cooling and heating capacity. Mr Sulaiman M. AL-Quhidan, CFO & President of Arasco Foods: "We are convinced that the MicroClimer technology of laminar airflow and temperature control in 6 sections will result in perfect embryo temperature control and therefore perfect chick quality. We have therefore also decided to start working with HatchTravellers and the new HatchBrood system, which are based on the same technology." Chick transport with HatchTraveller Arasco also signed an agreement for the delivery of 2 HatchTravellers 70C, with a capacity of 76,800 chicks each. Especially in Saudi Arabia, where outside temperatures can vary from + 50°C during the day and -2°C during the night, a transportation system that does not depend on external temperature conditions to control the internal truck environment, works very well. HatchTech has applied the MicroClimer technology to the HatchTraveller, to ensure that body temperatures of the d.o.c.'s will stay at 104°F. Even during long distances and with extreme outside temperatures, the quality of the chicks is safeguarded. By delivering the HatchTravellers to Arasco, a total of 12 HatchTravellers will be in use in the Kingdom. First HatchBrood in Saudi Arabia Convinced about the laminar airflow and MicroClimer technology, Arasco Foods also decided to install the first HatchBrood facility in Saudi Arabia. During the first days of a chick's life, the brooding period, the chick cannot regulate its body temperature. Especially in Saudi Arabia, with extreme outside temperatures, it is difficult to achieve uniform environmental conditions during the brooding period. HatchBrood guarantees a controlled air temperature and air velocity, which assures optimum chick body temperatures for all chicks. In the system, chicks have access to fresh water, air and feed. A perfect start is ensured. One concept for all stages Mr. Huibert Jan van Veelen, International Sales Manager for HatchTech in the Middle East: "We are proud that Arasco Foods has chosen to incorporate the 3 product groups of HatchTech into their operations. With the HatchTech equipment they will create, safeguard and maximize the chick quality. One concept for 3 stages means improved field results such as fewer non-starters, better growth, increased uniformity and lower mortality rates. |
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The 5th Workshop Fundamental Physiology and Perinatal Development in Poultry August 31 - September 3, 2011The workshop 'Fundamental Physiology and Perinatal Development in Poultry' is held from August 31 until September 3, 2011, in Wageningen. This workshop gives an update of the latest research that is performed in the area of perinatal development in poultry. Topics are epigenetics and the role of incubation and brooding conditions on perinatal and postnatal development of the chick. Results of both fundamental and applied research will be presented in oral and poster sessions. The keynote speakers are Prof. dr. Marcel Visser (the Netherlands), Prof. Dr. Peter Ferket (USA) and Dr. ir. Gerard Albers (the Netherlands). On Saturday, the participants have the opportunity to visit both the Patio and HatchBrood system in a technical tour. HatchTech is a sponsor of this seminar and Dr. Inge van Roovert-Reijrink and Dr. Roos Molenaar of the research department of HatchTech are part of the organizing committee. It is possible to register until June 1, 2011. More information about the workshop can be found at: http://www.adp.wur.nl/UK/pdpworkshop2011/ |
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Probroed & Sloot doubles HatchBrood capacity in the Netherlands HatchTech and Probroed & Sloot proudly announce their agreement to double the capacity of the Probroed & Sloot HatchBrood facility in Langeboom, the Netherlands.In January of this year, Probroed & Sloot, a leader in the Dutch poultry market, completed its takeover of Unibroed. Unibroed was the first poultry company to install and test HatchBrood. UniBroed introduced Broods® chicks, into the Dutch and German and Belgium market. Broods® is a trademark of Probroed & Sloot. Broods® are chicks that are placed in HatchBrood for the crucial brooding period. Field research has shown consistently better field results of the Broods® compared to traditional chicks. Broods® have improved feed conversion rates, increased uniformity, lower mortality rates and decreased antibiotic usage. In addition to the improved field performance, the energy usage in the broiler houses is decreased The improved return on investment with Broods® has fueled the increasing demand and farmer preference of Broods®. To meet this demand, Probroed & Sloot decided to double the capacity of the HatchBrood facility. The expansion of the HatchBrood facility in Langeboom has started in February this year. When completed, the HatchBrood facility will contain 6 HatchBrood units, with a capacity of 36.400 chicks each. In addition to the Netherlands, there are HatchBrood facilities currently opening in Brazil, Poland, Thailand, Peru, Germany, Japan and Belarus. www.hatchbrood.nl |
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Expansion Research Department HatchTech HatchTech expands its Research Department with the appointment of Carla van der Pol. Carla (24) graduated from Wageningen University, the Netherlands, with a specialization in adaptation physiology. Carla will participate in projects for HatchTech's product groups HatchTechnology, HatchTraveller and HatchBrood. The aim of the R&D department of HatchTech is to improve the incubation process, chick transport, and the brooding period to obtain the best chick quality and performance in later life. To perform both practical and scientific research projects, HatchTech cooperates with leading research centers such as Wageningen University in the Netherlands. |
 Carla van der Pol, Junior Researcher HatchTech cvdpol@hatchtech.nl |
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First HatchBrood Training at HatchTech Headquarters in the Netherlands The first HatchBrood training was held during the first week of December at the HatchTech headquarters in Veenendaal.Since the April, 2010 introduction of HatchBrood, an overwhelming number of customers has shown interest in this revolutionary system. The first HatchBrood facilities are now installed, and the first group of customers has completed the HatchBrood training. The attendees represented many different areas of the world: Brazil, Poland, Thailand, Peru, Germany and the Netherlands. Reduce of Antibiotics in the Poultry Industry Tjitze Meter, CEO HatchTech, officially opened the first HatchBrood training. "This is an important and memorable group of customers since they represent the first companies that are going to use HatchBrood." In addition to the positive results in field performance and decreased energy usage, Mr. Meter emphasized the important impact that HatchBrood will have on reducing the use of antibiotics in the poultry industry. HatchBrood Training Course In the HatchBrood training course, the trainees learn the skills that they need to successfully manage their HatchBrood facility. The program covers both technical as physiological topics with emphasis on brooding principles, practical working instructions, standard operating procedures, and quality control analysis. The first group of attendees was very satisfied with the training and the combination of "class room learning" and practical sessions. Mr Marcin Kowalczyk, hatchery manager at ZWD Sztuder, "The practical working instructions are very useful. The quality analysis programwas developed to measure the results of the HatchBrood chickens in the field. We are really looking forward to working with HatchBrood and capitalizing on the benefits of the system. The HatchBrood Training Course will be held four times per year for our customers. The next sessions will take place in February, May, August and November of 2011. For more information, please visit us at www.hatchbrood.nl |
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Successful poultry seminar HatchTech, Wageningen University, and WIAS. On December 9, 2010, the graduate school WIAS, HatchTech, and the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University organized a seminar : The embryonic life of chickens: Factors that influence development. More than 85 international participants from several disciplines of the poultry industry attended the seminar.The seminar was organized on behalf of the public PhD defence of Roos Molenaar. Roos Molenaar and Inge van Roovert-Reijrink, who obtained her doctor degree earlier this year, work at the Research Department of HatchTech. Both PhD projects were a cooperation between HatchTech and the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University. During the seminar, PhD students who have been working on incubation at the Adaptation Physiology Group during the last few years presented the most interesting results of their poultry research projects. Besides the PhD students, Prof. dr. Mike Wineland from the North Carolina State University (USA) and Dr. Barbara Tzschentke from the Humboldt-University of Berlin (Germany) presented their latest research results. The presenters showed the latest insights in factors that influence the embryonic and early post hatch development of chickens. Results showed that small changes in for example incubation temperature affect hatchability, but also organ development and performance during later life. It was also shown that the hatching and brooding conditions are crucial for optimal development of the cold blooded one-day-old chicks. The seminar was sponsored by the graduate school WIAS, the foundation of promoting Poultry Science (SBP) and HatchTech. HatchTech and the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University would like to thank the sponsors and all participants for the successful seminar. |
 Presenters at the Seminar: From left to right Dr. Inge van Roovert-Reijrink M.Sc., HatchTech Prof. dr. Mike Wineland, North Carolina State University Dr. Roos Molenaar M.Sc., HatchTech Conny Maatjens M.Sc., HatchTech Prof. dr. ir. Bas Kemp, Wageningen University Lotte van de Ven M.Sc., Vencomatic Dr. Barbara Tzschentke, Humboldt-University of Berlin Dr. ir. Henry van den Brand, Wageningen University Presenters not at the picture: Drs. Irene Walstra, Wageningen University Dr. Sander Lourens, Livestock Research, WUR  |
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HatchTech enters South Korea with Cherry Bro Cherry Bro, one of the largest poultry producers in South Korea and HatchTech have successfully finalised negotiations for construction of a large-scale hatchery project. With 36 large MicroClimer Setters and 21 MicroClimer Hatchers, Cherry Bro will be able to process more than 1,6 million eggs per week in a state-of-the-art modern new hatchery. In May of this year, the staff members of Cherry Bro visited Europe to review the available incubation technologies and automation systems. Convinced of the important relation between the performance of the hatchery equipment and the final chick quality, Cherry Bro has chosen for the laminar airflow technology of HatchTech. After installation of the project, the hatchery staff will attend the special HatchTech start-up training. In this training, step by step instructions are given, starting with setting eggs and proceeding to pulling chicks and chick take off are provided in order to reach optimal daily performance in hatchability and chick quality. "It is a beautiful start for HatchTech in this country, and it will certainly be a good reference for many other parties. Besides the healthy attention for our hatchery equipment we notice a increasing interest in our new HatchBrood Systems as well", according to Carel Neervoort, HatchTech's Sales Director for Asia. HatchBrood is designed to the optimal environment for all chicks during the first days of life (the brooding period). Many producers in Asia have shown serious interest in this technology. "This shows also that we are gradually expanding successfully in this part of the world," according to Neervoort. |
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Inge van Roovert-Reijrink obtained her Doctor degree. HatchTech proudly announces that Dr. Inge van Roovert-Reijrink successfully completed her PhD project titled: "Storage of Hatching Eggs - Effects of storage and early incubation conditions on egg characteristics, embryonic development, hatchability, and chick quality". To accomplish this PhD project, HatchTech cooperated with the Adaptation Phyiology Group of Wageningen University in the Netherlands.The PhD project investigated the physiological mechanisms that are involved in the negative effects of prolonged egg storage on hatchability and chick quality. The project also investigated how to reduce these negative effects. Results showed that prestorage incubation and a slow preincubation warming profile at the start of the incubation process can improve hatchability when egg storage is prolonged. Inges' thesis and defence for the thesis committee were rewarded as very good and the thesis committee praised her for doing research in an area in which a lot of the physiological mechanisms are still unknown. With her obtained Doctor degree Mrs. Inge van Roovert-Reijrink will stay working with HatchTech at the Research Department. In cooperation with the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University, the Research Department of HatchTech will continue to do research to improve incubation and brooding conditions. The gained knowledge will be used to develop new products and to render research services to HatchTech customers and business relations. If you are interested in the research activities of HatchTech, please visit the research library Summary PhD thesis Inge Reijrink |
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Ukrainian giant selects HatchTechnology for construction of the world's largest hatchery! Myronivsky Hliboproduct (MHP), Ukraine's leading agro-industrial company, and HatchTech, have signed an agreement for the installation of the world's largest hatchery operation. The project is a part of the company's expansion project called "Vinnytsya Poultry Farm". The new hatchery will hatch approximately 6,000,000 day-old chicks per week.After an intensive tender procedure, MHP selected HatchTechnology, based on its efficient building concept (honeycomb setter tray + HatchTech CyCleanTM: 25 % more space efficient); its energy efficient heating and cooling system; its proven incubation concept of laminar airflow; and its expertise in building large scale turn key facilities. Vinnytsya Hatchery: latest technologies for maximum chick quality A team of technicians, incubation specialists and sales support managers have worked intensively on the MHP project. Sales Director of HatchTech, Mr. Joost ter Heerdt: "MHP is a very professional company. Its selection process was extremely detailed and intense. HatchTechnology welcomed several of the MHP board members to the Netherlands and Germany. Aside from the evaluation of our hatchery equipment, MHP got acquainted with our technical team: for over 9 years HatchTechnology has worked with a team of 100 % Ukrainian technicians and Ukrainian sales support, servicing eastern Europe, Russia and Ukraine. A hatchery project of this size requires dedication, enthusiasm and respect from both the client as well as ourselves. We are happy working together with a respected company like MHP and proud to build the largest hatchery in the world." Myronivsky Hliboproduct MHP was founded in 1998. The group primarily focuses on rearing chickens and on producing and selling high-quality chicken products. According to the State Committee on Statistics of Ukraine (SCSU), MHP accounts for approximately 42% (Sept. 2009) of all chicken commercially produced in the country. In each month, the group has the capacity to process more than 9 million chickens to produce about 27,500 tonnes of meat (Sept. 2009). On the principle of "if you want something done well, do it yourself", MHP grows its own grain to supply its fodder mills; produces feed for its two breeder farms and four chicken farms; undertakes the entire production cycle, from chicks to mature birds to finished product; using its own fleet of trucks; and sells many of its product through a network of franchised stores. MHP is the first Ukrainian agro-industrial company to be listed on the London Stock Exchange. HatchTechnology and MHP: a project 'unique in its kind' The hatchery project of MHP is unique in its kind. Not only because of its impressive size, but also because of its intelligent engineering. The hatchery has been divided in one large processing area for eggs and chickens and three incubator and hatchery areas. Each area has its own ventilation supply. The ventilation units are equipped with a high efficiency filtering performance, categorized by the European Union as standard EU-7. HatchTechnology implements an Energy Heat Recovery system. This ensures that the heat from embryos is cooled down with the fresh air intake of the ventilation units. The robust and simple form of heat recovery is a proven concept in HatchTechnology ventilation, cooling & heating systems. Additional to the filtered ventilation system, the hatchery bio-security level is of the highest level because of the implementation of HatchTechnology fumigation rooms and HatchTech Heat Disinfection program. HatchTechnology and Viscon have designed and installed many large turn key incubation plants together, including this major project. The automation will process 11,520 setter trays per day in the egg setting area; in only 8 hours the transfer machine will process the total volume with a capacity of 150,000 eggs/hour; and with a chick separator and chick counting of 120,000 chicks/hour the chick processing will usually be finished within a normal 8 hour working day. For any further information regarding the MHP hatchery project, please contact Mr. Joost ter Heerdt, Sales Director at HatchTech, or visit HatchTechnology at VIV Europe 2010, 20-22 April, Utrecht, the Netherlands. Fact sheet new largest hatchery in the world Myronivsky Hliboproduct - Vinnytsya Hatchery Incubators: Other facts: in each specific area of the hatchery |
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Successful Global Launch of HatchBrood during VIV After 8 years of research and development, HatchTech choose VIV Europe 2010 as the platform for the global launch of its revolutionary product 'HatchBrood'. During a festive opening ceremony, guest speakers Dr. Roel Mulder, WPSA, and Graf Leo von Drechsel, Wimex / Cobb Germany, emphasized the importance of innovation. They congratulated HatchTech with the new product, which will help the poultry industry to control the crucial brooding period. Using HatchBrood will result in improved technical results, lower energy consumption and lower investment cost.During VIV, HatchBrood units were sold to two leading poultry companies in Peru and Poland. Specially for visitors who where not able to visit the VIV, see the movie at www.hatchtech.nl |
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Three in One: ZWD SZTUDER S.C. chooses one concept for all stages with HatchTech Leading polish poultry company ZWD SZTUDER S.C. and HatchTech from the Netherlands, agreed upon the delivery of a complete HatchTech product portfolio. VIV Europe 2010 was the podium for this major signing event. SZTUDERS investments aim for maximum chick quality. For its hatchery operations, the company has agreed upon a complete turn key hatchery facility with HatchTechnology (80 million eggs/year). The birds, hatching in this facility will be transported with HatchTech transport solution, the HatchTraveller (1 unit of 76.800 day old chicks). Last but not least, the company commits fully to the concept of laminar airflow with HatchBrood (3 units of 39.600 chicks). HatchBrood is system that controls the crucial brooding period, which results in improved technical result: more growth, improved uniformity and lower mortality.With the global launch of HatchBrood during VIV, HatchTech once again demonstrates its leading innovative position. The three products, HatchTechnology, HatchTraveller and HatchBrood are based on the patented concept of laminar airflow which guarantees superior chick quality. |
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Dr. Donna Hill at Poultry Information Exchange 2010 (PIX) - Australia Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Centre, Sunday 23 May - Wednesday 26 May 2010HatchTech and the Australian poultry industry have a special relation. As of 2002, HatchTech is the main supplier of incubation equipment for the top producers, Inghams and Baiada. Besides, 6 HatchTravellers are transporting day old chickens, for several Australian companies, in excellent conditions. Regularly, Dr. Donna Hill, HatchTech, is visiting Australia for services. One of the objectives during her visits is 'information exchange'. During the PIX conference (Poultry Information Exchange 2010), Dr. Donna hill will contribute by giving a presentation of high practical relevance. Over 41 years, this philosophy has made the Poultry Information Exchange (PIX) the premier Australasian poultry industry conference for people working in or serving the production sector of the industry. PIX is renowned for the camaraderie amongst its delegates. It includes international and Australian speakers. Dr. Hill will present on 'Embryology Explain' at May 27, from 11.00 until 11.30, at the associated Australian Veterinary Poultry Alliance (AVPA) meeting. |
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Effect on eggshell temperature; Poultry Focus Asia 2010 The 4th Poultry Focus Asia was a great success with over 350 delegates from over 30 countries from around the world attending.On behalf of HatchTech Incubation Technology, Mr. Mathieu Woltring, emphasized the importance of embryo temperature control during incubation. Laminar airflow ensure uniformity of airflow in the HatchTech incubator and hatcher. The uniform airflow guarantees that the optimal combination of air temperature, air velocity and relative humidity reaches every egg in the incubator. This makes it possible to maintain optimal eggshell temperatures, hatchability and chick quality on a year round basis, year after year. Abstract: Effect of eggshell temperature on malpositions, heart weight, and protein use in broiler embryos |
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