The Aviagen Group is the global market leader in poultry genetics. As the world’s premier poultry breeding company, Aviagen develops pedigree lines for the production of commercial broilers and turkeys under the Arbor Acres, Ross, L.I.R., Nicholas and B.U.T. brand names. In addition, the company also is number one in research and development and a pioneer in the development and implementation of progressive biosecurity programs for chickens and turkeys.