For more than a decade now, LOHMANN LSL (called JULIA in Japan) is by far the most popular white egger in Japan. Japan is a major egg producer ranking in the top 5 of the global egg industry. Of the 65 million white layers, more than 85 % are JULIA­CLASSIC and –Lite. A network of more than 20 hatcheries distribute layer chicks in the different regions of Japan. Ghen Corporation is a subsidiary of the EW Group which imports LOHMANN GPS and sells more than 1 million breeders to their customers every year. Good service, top quality and reliability are extremely important for Japanese customers. Therefore, LOHMANN TIERZUCHT pays much attention to providing active support to their customers by organising seminars and technical visits regularly.

Cherry Blossom – Sakura

Cherry Blossom, otherwise known as Sakura in the Japanese language, holds a very special place in the Japanese art and culture. The Cherry Blossom season is very famous and well anticipated not only by the Japanese people, but also by tourists from all over the world.

In April of this year, Ghen Corporation held its annual Sakura Meeting. The meeting was well attended by all of Ghen’s high profile and loyal JULIA­CLASSIC and JULIA­LITE Parent Stock customers from all over Japan.

LOHMANN Experts speak on Experience

Dr. Matthias Schmutz gave an update on the genetic progress of the JULIA­CLASSIC and JULIA­LITE strain and its performance. Afterwards, Ron Eek shared his presentation on the management for layers and breeders.

Before the meeting ended, a Q&A session was held. The audience sent in the questions which were answered by the LOHMANN TIERZUCHT panel. The meeting ended with traditional Japanese lunch boxes that were well enjoyed by all the guests including the speakers from LOHMANN TIERZUCHT.

Nihon Layer Meeting

Subsequently, during the Nihon Layer Meeting, Dr. Matthias Schmutz and Ron Eek presented the topics that were shared during the Sakura Meeting. Dr. Ling Ling Chuah shared her presentation “Review of the Asian Layer Industry“.

Blossoming Conclusion

After the completion of the lecture tours, a barbeque was organized in Sano hatchery to enjoy the Sakura season. A beautiful panoramic view of the Sakura blossoming coupled with excellent Japanese food and good interaction with all the colleagues at the barbeque, was worth the efforts taken earlier on.

Dr. Ling Ling Chuah