Avian flu: Grimaud Frères secures its production of breeding ducks

Learning from successive episodes of avian influenza since 2006, the duck breeder Grimaud Frères is gradually reorienting its production capacity.

“The health crises of the last two years in the Great West have confirmed the importance for the company to extend its hatching egg production sites to regions less dense in breeding but nevertheless producing poultry.“, explains the company.

“LThe “de-densification” project for the parental link initiated two years ago is close to completion.” It plans the deployment of laying buildings spread over several departments of Nouvelle-Aquitaine and Occitanie (east of the great South-West) over the coming months. Thus, the production of Mulards Hytop will be ensured in more remote areas of Pays de Loire.

“This relocation will provide more flexibility and facilitate rotation on existing sites while strengthening the position of Grimaud Frères on the waterfowl market.”

“Although costly for the company, this strategy is crucial to guarantee the reliability of agreements with its customers and ensure a long-term supply of day-old ducklings “without interruption”. As part of this objective, other projects are being considered, demonstrating the desire of Grimaud Frères to continue its consolidation dynamic and secure its commercial partnerships..”