Cobb-Vantress, LLC. is a poultry research and development company engaged in the production improvement and sale of broiler breeding stock. Cobb is the world’s oldest pedigree broiler breeding company. Founded in 1916, Cobb has grown into one of the world’s leading suppliers of broiler breeding stock with distribution in over 120 countries. Cobb has contributed to the dynamic efficiency and growth of an industry that has transformed chicken into an economically affordable healthy protein source for many of the over 7 billion people in the world.
The Cobb500 consistently performs in all growing conditions. Cobb Selection programs have emphasized liveability, feed efficiency, and meat conversion as high priorities in the development of the Cobb500, while also continuing to improve the health and well-being of our birds. Both of these attributes help make the Cobb500 the world’s most successful broiler package.
Efficient feed conversion and excellent growth rate assist in the customer’s goal of achieving market weight broiler total costs. Cobb achieves the lowest cost of producing a kg(lb) of meat in markets around the world.
The Cobb500 has the best uniformity in the market. Higher uniformity means more birds within product weight ranges. The Cobb500 is a competitive breeder providing both excellent egg and chick numbers
Herveld, in The Netherlands is home to Cobb’s state-of-the-art research and development facility.
A sustained focus on applied research has advanced the application of tools for genetic improvement in many livestock industries. Cobb’s research that focuses on emerging technology is aimed at improving welfare, quality, and performance within the broiler industry through breeding decisions.
