Novelties introduced at Japanese events

In the period of April 1st to 3rd 2015, Ghen Corporation of Gifu and Nihon Layer (NL) organised two separate seminars in Central Japan. Both events have become an annual tradition during the so called sakura (cherry blossom) season and have been for several years now.

The seminar in Gifu aimed at staff of about 20 hatcheries which distribute LSL CLASSIC and – LITE (Julia) layers in the different regions of Japan. Over 60 participants attended the event. Professor Rudolf Preisinger, Managing Director and senior geneticist of LOHMANN TIERZUCHT, updated the audience on the latest progress in LOHMANN’S R&D programme. Ron eek presented a comprehensive paper on hatchability and chick quality. During the dinner event several companies received a special award for outstanding achievement in performance of LSL Parents stock.

On Friday April 3rd, Nihon Layer (NL) organised a seminar in Nagoya for Japanese table egg producers and related industries. Over 150 participants attended this event. NL’s Managing Director Mr. watura Hashimoto welcomed the audience and gave a short update on the current situation in the Japanese egg market. After Prof. Preisinger’s genetics paper, Ron eek gave an introduction on forced molting in layer birds. Finally, Mr. Mizoguchi, in charge of production, introduced experience with infrared beak treatment, a novelty in the Japanese

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