Who We Are
Aviagen is a world leading poultry breeding company, with wholly owned operations across Europe and in the USA and a number of joint ventures in Europe, Latin America, Africa and Asia.
Our breed portfolio is recognised as the largest and strongest in the world and, through investment in research and development, state of the art facilities, colleague training and customer focus, our Ross 308 continues to deliver excellence across the United Kingdom.
With welfare and sustainability at the heart of everything we do, our well-established genetic selection programme ensures continuous improvements in bird health and performance with the highest–quality care and welfare standards.
Useful Links & Resources
Good Welfare is Good Business Video
This video showcases the intrinsic links between welfare and sustainability.
Aviagen Website
Breeding Sustainability Video
Aviagen is committed to Breeding Sustainability for our customers, the communities they serve, and the planet, our home. The story of how balanced breeding leads to strengthening the environmental pillar of sustainability by lessening the poultry industry’s carbon footprint comes alive in the video and infographic you can view below.
Meet the UK Technical Team
Our UK & Scandinavian Technical Team are committed to our birds and our customers’ success. Here’s a closer look at their backgrounds, expertise, and the passion they bring to their roles.
Stuart Thomson
Head of UK Sales and Technical
Stuart Thomson has been with Aviagen for __ years. Stuart started his Aviagen journey as Pedigree Assistant Farm Manager, and then progressed to GP Production Manager, before taking on a role as Technical Service Manager.
Stuart specialises in providing technical support to Aviagen customers, including Grandparent, Parent and broiler generations, as well as processing and ventilation.
As Head of Sales and Technical for the UK, Stuart leads the Aviagen UK team to work with and support customers in the UK and Scandinavia and is also an EPIC committee member.
Sean Harrison
Broiler Technical Services Manager for UK & Scandinavia
Sean joined Aviagen in October 2023 with over 11 years of experience as a Farm Manager, where he earned several accolades for outstanding stockmanship, including the Ross 400, 420, 440, and Gold Club awards.
After attending Aviagen’s EMEAA Breeder School, he now supports customers in the UK, Denmark, and Sweden. Sean is passionate about sharing his knowledge to help customers enhance both bird welfare and performance on their farms.
Toby Arkell
Breeder Technical Manager for UK & Scandinavia
Toby joined Aviagen in 2022, bringing a wealth of experience from his time as a gamekeeper on a large estate in Herefordshire and as an area manager for a UK broiler integrator. He has worked on both breeder and broiler farms, giving him a well-rounded perspective on poultry management.
In his current role, Toby focuses on supporting Parent Stock in the UK and Western Europe. He enjoys working closely with customers to help them overcome challenges and improve their operations. Toby also plays a key role in driving Aviagen’s yearly Flock Awards and the top 10% breeder recognition programme, while contributing to internal projects like data management and providing support for customers of our slower-growing breeds.
Harrison Davies
Technical Service Manager
Harrison Davies brings lifelong experience in the poultry industry, having grown up on broiler farms under the guidance of his father, a broiler manager. He expanded his expertise with two years in production at PD Hooks, followed by overseeing three sites for Annyalla, working across both rearing and production.
For the past five years, Harrison has served as Agriculture Fieldsman at Gafoor Processors, supporting the welfare and performance of 45 independent broiler contract farms. His broad experience across broiler, layer, and rearing operations, combined with a strong focus on animal welfare and farm performance, has helped him build a solid network in the industry and contribute consistently to the success of poultry operations.
Charles Ramsey
Breeder Technical Manager for UK & Scandinavia
Charles joined Aviagen in 2023, bringing over two decades of experience in the poultry sector. He earned a degree in Animal Science from the University of Pretoria in South Africa, and has a rich background in Breeder Farm Management and hatchery operations.
Charles has worked in South Africa as a Breeder Farm Manager and in the UK as an Area Manager, overseeing 36 contract breeder farms. His focus is on providing strong support to customers in the UK, Ireland, Finland and Iceland. Charles is committed to blending traditional methods with modern technology to enhance productivity and ensure flock well-being.
