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TalkingTURKEYS Autumn 2016
Revised Live Commercial Goals – Valley of the Moon
B.U.T.6 & B.U.T.Premium
Aviagen® Turkeys has updated the live performance objectives for the B.U.T. 6 & B.U.T. Premium. These goals have been revised to reflect for the latest top quartile performance being achieved in customer’s European operations. This information is used to directly support customer operations, verify delivery of genetic progress and identify opportunities for further improvements. Copies of all the product performance objectives are available on request or can be downloaded from the website, www.aviagenturkeys.com
B.U.T. 6
The European benchmark for efficient meat production. Superior liveweight and liveability makes this breed ideally suited for further processed and value-added products. Developed over many generations, the B.U.T. 6 is the European standard for efficient meat production and competitive breeder performance.
Live Performance Objectives Summary
Male Female
Age (wks)
Liveweight (kg)
Average Daily Gain (g/day)
FCR Cumulative (kg/kg)
Daily Feed Intake (g/day)
20 15
21.33 10.32
152.3 98.3
2.48 2.36
665 425
B.U.T. Premium
The B.U.T. Premium is the product of choice for companies that require an easy-to-manage medium strain with the highest commercial performance at the lowest production costs. It provides the best overall economic returns, thanks to its combination of sector-leading liveweight, ease of management, best FCR, high meat yield and superior liveability.
Live Performance Objectives Summary
Male Female
Age (wks)
Liveweight (kg)
Average Daily Gain (g/day)
FCR Cumulative (kg/kg)
Daily Feed Intake (g/day)
18 12
17.38 7.14
137.9 85.0
2.32 2.08
581 342
Two new languages added to the website
Commercial Poults acquires Forrest Farms
Valley of the Moon Commercial Poults, Inc. (VOMCP) based in Osceola, Iowa, supplies highly selected, quality Nicholas commercial poults and eggs to the turkey industry. It is a subsidiary of Aviagen Group Holdings, Inc. As part of its ongoing investment in the North American Turkey industry, VOMCP is pleased to announce the acquisition of Forrest Farms turkey facilities in central Illinois. Matti Shalev established Forrest Farms twenty years ago to supply the industry with quality turkey hatching eggs and he has recently built new facilities to meet increasing demand. Matti will also join the VOMCP team, adding his years of experience to VOMCP’s mission to remain the leader in turkey breeding and distribution. Aviagen Turkeys Inc. (ATI) will make further substantial investments in improving biosecurity, infrastructure and production flow at this location. Clint Grimsley, VOMCP president noted, “Matti has been producing hatching eggs for Valley of the Moon for several years and the acquisition is a reflection of this excellent working relationship.” Dr. Jihad Douglas, ATI’ president also commented, “Aviagen initiated the strategy of working more closely with the end user of Aviagen genetics by forming VOMCP in 2011. This strategy of building partnerships based on trust and common values has delivered considerable rewards to our customers. Acquiring Forrest Farms further strengthens our distribution chain for providing the industry leading Nicholas genetic package and the best quality commercial poults. As the only turkey primary breeder to invest significantly in infrastructure in the United States, we are proud of our continuous support of the U.S. industry.”
Aviagen® Turkeys is excited to announce they have translated their website into two new languages, these include Spanish and Russian. This brings the total number of languages supported by Aviagen Turkeys to 8 and reflects the increasing popularity of the website in the EMEA.
www.aviagenturkeys.com