The foundation of the VH Group as well as that of modern Indian poultry industry was laid back in 1971, when Padmashree Dr. BV Rao gave shape to his vision by setting up Venkateshwara Hatcheries P. Ltd. - the flagship company of the VH Group.
His pioneering spirit, foresight, and confidence transformed poultry from a backyard activity into an organised, promising industry, ranking amongst the best in the world.
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Profile
Overview and Group's Structure |
| Today, the VH Group is a Rs. 1300 Crore conglomerate, the largest fully integrated poultry group in Asia and offers under one roof, total support for poultry development. The group's greatest success has been its ability to indigenize the Babcock (layer) and Cobb (broiler) breeds, while maintaining world standards in productivity and performance. The genetic research of Venco and VRB, joint ventures of VH Group with Cobb Vantress and ISA Breeder has earned the VH Group many awards and yielded rich dividends to farmers and the Indian economy. With the Group's nationwide network of 38 layer, 38 broiler associate hatcheries and 156 broiler integrated hatcheries, the Indian farmer can avail of day-old chicks right at his doorstep. |
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Major Milestones of the VH Group
The group has been first in the country to
Start pureline research and development in India
Use Specific Pathogen Free eggs in the manufacture of poultry vaccines
Produce Specific Pathogen Free eggs in India
Introduce the concept of combined and inactivated (killed) vaccines
Introduce processing of chicken and eggs
Manufacture automated poultry equipment
Initiate poultry education through the Dr. BV Rao Institute of Poultry Management and Technology
Start sophisticated disease diagnostic, surveillance and monitoring laboratories
Dr. BV Rao Institute of Poultry Management and Technology, the Specific Pathogen Free egg production facility, and the Poultry Diagnostic and Research Centre are the only ones of their kind in India.
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Group Structure : An Illustration
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