NEWS FEED & ADDITIVE MAGAZINE November 2024 81 Jamaica’s CB Group, one of the leaders in sustainable agriculture, and Devenish Nutrition, one of the global leaders in animal nutrition, partnered to commission the first commercial partnership research and development (R&D) facility for growing broiler chickens in a tropical climate in the Americas. Opened on 25 October 2024, the state-of-the-art facility is based at The Nest, CB Group’s eco-industrial park in Jamaica, also home to its CB Chicken Air Chill Processing Plant. The facility has 48 pens and has been designed in a way that allows for up to six different dietary treatments to be evaluated during each trial. Speaking at the opening ceremony, CB Group Chief Executive Officer, Matthew Lyn explained that the facility is aimed at pioneering research and development in order to improve local efficiency, productivity and competitiveness within a global industry. "Poultry is an extremely competitive industry worldwide, and we must do every-thing we can to be as efficient as possible and do what’s best for our country. We're really excited about this partnership because of the significant potential to enhance performance not only for Jamaica, but for all farmers operating in similar environmental conditions," Lyn stated. The facility will be utilised to scientifically test variables such as feed formulations, housing conditions, and breeds to determine the best combination for the region. Read more>> CB Group and Devenish Nutrition open poultry research facility
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