Farm manager Graham joins the exclusive Ross 450 Club

Clive Soanes Broilers’ farm manager Graham Bell has been awarded Aviagen’s UK Ross 450 Club accolade that recognises the achievements of Ross broiler flock poultry farmers who have reached a European Production Efficiency Factor (EPEF) of 450 or more and places him in the top 1% of growers in the UK poultry industry.

EPEF is an internationally recognised measure of recording flock results. It takes into account the feed conversion ratio of the birds (i.e. how much they have grown in comparison to what they have eaten), overall weight compared to age and other factors.

“We’re delighted that Graham’s achievements have earned him this well-deserved award that puts him up there alongside other distinguished growers in the 450 Club’s elite of British growers,” said Clive Soanes Broilers’ MD, Claire Wright.

“He has worked incredibly hard, paying attention to every detail of rearing to achieve this level of performance and high levels of animal welfare.”

Since 1923, Aviagen has been a preferred global poultry breeding company with a mission to help its customers — the world’s chicken meat producers — supply sustainable, affordable and nutritious protein to their growing communities.