Ross 145, 150 and 155 Clubs reflect steady PS performance progress
Ross Club winners gather with Aviagen and DanHatch delegates at historic Kautta Ironworks in Eura
EDINBURGH, Scotland. – Aviagen® and distributor DanHatch proudly recognize the outstanding achievements of their Ross® 308 Parent Stock (PS) producers in Finland. These dedicated farmers have demonstrated remarkable year-on-year improvement in chick output, securing their esteemed positions in the prestigious Ross 145, 150, and 155 Clubs. These Clubs acknowledge exceptional performance in terms of the number of day-old chicks per hen housed up to 60 weeks of age.
To celebrate and honor these dedicated producers, Aviagen and DanHatch Finland organized an awards ceremony on May 3. The event took place at the historic Kauttua Ironworks in Eura and welcomed all of DanHatch Finland's valued producers. During the ceremony, the winners were presented with Club certificates as well as a token of appreciation.
The event provided an excellent opportunity for engagement and knowledge sharing. Essi Tuomola, Production Manager for DanHatch Finland, delivered a comprehensive overview of the impressive results achieved by the new Club members. Hannu Tiuttu, Sales and Technical Manager for Aviagen SweChick Ab, shared production data from various European countries, highlighting Finland's remarkable performance among leading European breeder growers. Tiuttu also provided an update on the latest animal welfare legislation from the European Food Safety Authority (EFSA).
Aviagen and DanHatch were delighted to have in attendance Paulina Wahlgren from SweHatch, an important customer of Aviagen SweChick in Sweden. Paulina shared invaluable insights into male management throughout the whole production period.
The event served as a testament to the significant achievements of the Finnish Ross 308 PS producers and demonstrated Aviagen and DanHatch's commitment to fostering excellence in the poultry industry.
Introducing the winners…
The Ross club winners are separated into tables based on their clubs and years.
Ross 155 Club for flocks depleted in 2021 and 2022, awarded for PS scores of 155 or more chicks per hen housed:
| Company | Chicks per Hen Housed | Year |
| DHF Breeder Production Oy | 165.4 | 2021 |
| Lindroos Kari | 156.3 | 2021 |
| Ihalan Tila Oy | 155.0 | 2021 |
| Ihalan Tila Oy | 160.1 | 2022 |
| J. Raitala Oy/Raitalan Tila Oy | 155.4 | 2022 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 163.1 | 2021 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 160.0 | 2022 |
Ross 150 Club for flocks depleted in 2018, 2019 and 2020, awarded for PS scores of 150 or more chicks per hen housed:
| Company | Chicks per Hen Housed | Year |
| Hannula Tuija ja Markku | 155.5 | 2018 |
| Ilolan Tila Oy | 149.6 | 2018 |
| Antti Juva Oy | 149.7 | 2019 |
| Antti Juva Oy | 154.0 | 2020 |
| Materon Tila Oy | 150.7 | 2018 |
| Lindroos Kari | 162.1 | 2018 |
| Lindroos Kari | 160.2; 156.3 | 2019 |
| Lindroos Kari | 151.5; 155.5 | 2020 |
| Hyväanti Oy | 151.1 | 2019 |
| Ihalan Tila Oy | 155.9 | 2019 |
| Ihalan Tila Oy | 158.4; 153.9 | 2020 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 156.8; 154.0 | 2018 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 156.9; 159.2 | 2019 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 162.9; 158.4 | 2020 |
| Saarinen Ville | 158.1 | 2018 |
| Saarinen Ville | 151.4 | 2019 |
| Saarinen Ville | 156.2 | 2020 |
| H&K Simula Oy | 152.7 | 2020 |
Ross 145 Club for flocks depleted in 2016 and 2017, awarded for PS scores of 145 or more chicks per hen housed:
| Company | Chicks per Hen Housed | Year |
| Hannula Tuija ja Markku | 152.1 | 2017 |
| S&S Kylänpää | 146.4 | 2017 |
| Materon Tila Oy | 145.2 | 2017 |
| Materon Tila Oy | 151.1 | 2016 |
| Hyväanti Oy | 145.6 | 2017 |
| Ihalan Tila Oy | 147.2 | 2017 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 148.6; 154.1 | 2016 |
| Rasisen Tila Oy | 154.7; 162.7 | 2017 |
| H&K Simula Oy | 149.1 | 2017 |
“We are immensely proud of our Ross 308 Parent Stock producers in Finland and their remarkable accomplishments. The inclusion of these dedicated farmers in the prestigious Ross 145, 150, and 155 Clubs is a testament to their unwavering commitment to excellence in poultry production," said Hannu Tiuttu, Sales and Technical Manager for Aviagen SweChick Ab. "We congratulate them on their outstanding performance and commend their continuous effort to improve PS performance and welfare. This recognition showcases Finland's strong presence among the top European breeder growers. We are grateful for the opportunity to celebrate their success and express our gratitude to all our valued producers at the awards ceremony."