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Company NewsSeverity 2September 29, 2026

Cobb-Vantress Names Duane Weems North America Live Production Chief

Cobb-Vantress has appointed poultry industry veteran Duane Weems to head its North American live production operations. The move follows the announced retirement of longtime VP Ray Ables, who previously led that division.

Why it matters: Leadership change at a major breeding-stock supplier could affect broiler and layer genetics supply relationships and support continuity.

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Reported by: The Poultry Site
Cobb-Vantress

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