GuangDong GuangHong (SZ:000529) 2 1 Shi Ji Jing Ji Bao Dao·2025-09-11 05:12Core Insights - The "Guanghong No. 3" small white chicken breeding system has been officially recognized as a new breed by the National Animal Genetic Resources Committee, marking a significant advancement in China's poultry industry [1][2][3] - This new breed is expected to contribute to the growth of the chicken meat market, with an estimated 2.48 billion small white chickens projected to be marketed in 2024, accounting for approximately 20% of the total chicken meat production in China [1][3] Industry Development - Guangdong province is enhancing its poultry breeding capabilities, with over 40 new poultry breeds providing a strong foundation for diversified chicken breed selection [3][6] - The successful development of "Guanghong No. 3" is attributed to clear market breeding goals focusing on feed efficiency, growth rate, and meat quality, supported by strong scientific research and collaboration with leading agricultural universities [3][5] Technological Innovation - The breeding system combines traditional breeding methods with modern molecular breeding techniques, resulting in a product that has superior quality, feed efficiency, and innovative characteristics [2][6] - The new breed has a lower feed conversion ratio by 0.13, saving approximately 51,000 tons of feed annually if 200 million chickens are marketed each year [6] Market Potential - "Guanghong No. 3" is positioned to enhance the economic benefits for farmers and enterprises due to its high-quality characteristics and market competitiveness [6][7] - The Guangdong provincial government is committed to supporting the continuous innovation and commercialization of poultry breeding technologies, aiming to achieve significant agricultural output growth [7]