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Genetic advances in Pekin ducks: between precocity, performance and viability
With the idea of further reducing production costs, the world market for Pekin broiler ducks is moving increasingly toward a younger and younger slaughter date, with the challenge of always optimising the main production performances (target weight, net yield and feed...
The key stages in incubating Pekin duck eggs
What practices are used by breeders to incubate eggs and increase the viability of the animals? What precautions are took? You’ll find the answers the following article.
Dr Alice Ghibaudo participating to APVA conference in Australia
. On February 11th, Dr Alice Ghibaudo, Veterinary in charge of sanitary policy in Grimaud Freres company, was invited to participate to the APVA conference in Australia. This conference was organized by 2 Australian associations, the “Commercial Poultry Veterinarians”...
Introducing Eric Meunier as Export Sales Director
We are pleased to introduce Eric Meunier at the position of Export Sales Director of Grimaud Freres. After 25 years of experience in marketing poultry farming equipment in about 50 different countries for a french company, he joined Grimaud Frèreson march 2021 with...
STAR 53 ducks in Mauritius!
After a first breeder placement in 2020, Green Valley Limited company imported a new breeder STAR 53 Pekin duck flock at the beginning of this year. Green Valley is a company belonging to Eclosia Groupe, the leader company in Mauritius for poultry production. The...
New successful Grand-Parent Stock duck deliveries to DAI XUYEN and THUY PHUONG INSTITUTES in Vietnam!
At the very end of 2020 and the very beginning of 2021, there were 2 very important placements for Grimaud Freres company to deliver in Vietnam, and both deliveries were successful.After a very long term collaboration for Grimaud Frères with the 2 Institutes based...
Duck nutrition: what is Early Feeding?
Do you know what the concept of “Early Feeding” is? This term refers to a feeding practice specifically suited to poultry, and used by Grimaud Frères for their Pekin ducks.
Breeder ducks feeding
Reputed to be excellent laying hens, Pekin ducks are particularly suitable for farming breeder ducks. In order to further improve their performance, high-quality nutrition is essential.
How should you prepare for the arrival of Pekin ducks at your farm?
We know the first three days of a duck’s life determine the rest of its existence.
Unlike Muscovy ducks, Pekin ducks are fast growing.
Renewed collaboration with Villa Germania Brazil
Grimaud Freres is happy to announce the renewal of the
commercial relation with Villa Germania. Grimaud Freres has been collaborating with Villa Germania for 20 years.
Development in Vietnam
Following the negative effect of ASF in 2019, as in other countries, Vietnam had developed too quick and too much the poultry production which created problems of over supply of its products in the entire the country.
Improved Star53 performances
The objectives that we are working on are live weight improvement, FCR, meat yield and conformation.
Duck farming and alternative medicine
Today an increasing number of duck farmers are using alternative medicine to improve the state of health of their birds.
Duck genetics: a road towards new selection criteria?
Similar to others species, breeding goals for ducks have primarily focused on production traits like growth, feeding efficiency, specific muscle weight or laying performance.But professionals’ demands in this sector also include the potential for improved...
Preparing for the arrival of ducklingsat your farm
Infrared claw treatment, a technique with two advantages for Muscovy duck farmers. Claw treatment concerns all duckling farmers. It is an essential step to avoid injuries between ducks and damage to the meat, which could lead to downgrades or seizures at the...
How to feed breeder ducks to maximise the viability of their eggs and the quality of their ducklings?
Reputed to be excellent laying hens, Pekin ducks are particularly suitable for farming breeder ducks. In order to further improve their performance, high-quality nutrition is essential for the optimal production of viable eggs and high-quality ducklings. Expert in...
Pekin duck focus: the webinar that launched our new brand identity
On 17 September, many of you were able to connect to our “Pekin Duck focus” webinar to share Grimaud Frères’ latest AND MULE DUCK EGGS FROM THE START OF 2021 international news.
Grimaud Frères wins Innov’Space Gold Award
On the occasion of the 25th anniversary of the INNOV'SPACE label and celebrating 25 years of innovation, Space was keen to retrace the evolution of farmers' daily lives and demonstrate that the livestock sector has always seen constant development in order to meet...
Sommet d’Or Award for LUNIX!
Gold. Out of 62 entries, LUNIX—Grimaud Frères' in ovo sexing method—was the winner in the supplies category. A big thank you to the Sommets d’Or jury for this award!
Animal Welfare Innovation : launch of in ovo sexing for Muscovy and Mule ducks
Vous avez surement déjà eu connaissance de notre lancement de service de sexage in ovo en canard qui a été annoncé à partir du 10 juin en interne et dans la presse ! Le défi relevé par les équipes était de développer une méthode de sexage dans l’œuf, non intrusive aux...
