SILOAM SPRINGS, Ark. — Cobb has reached a major milestone in its Central Asia growth strategy with the successful delivery and placement of 100,000 breeder chicks to long-term partner ZM Bobur in Uzbekistan, the company recently announced.
The shipment, completed in May, represents the largest placement of Cobb chicks into Uzbekistan to date and marks the first stocking of ZM Bobur’s newest breeder farm — a key step in the company’s ambitious expansion plans, the company added.
The chicks were produced at Cobb’s fully owned hatchery in Türkiye, using eggs sourced exclusively from Cobb-owned facilities in Europe and the United States. This integrated approach ensures full quality assurance alignment across the supply chain — from breeding to hatchery to delivery.
By hatching closer to the destination market, Cobb significantly reduces transit time compared to traditional import routes, helping improve chick condition on arrival and supporting strong early-life performance, the company noted in its announcement.
Cobb’s focus on quality is reflected in consistently low day-old chick mortality (DOA) and seven-day mortality rates, providing customers with confidence in both product and delivery systems, the company said.
The Türkiye hatchery plays a critical role in supporting customers across Central Asia, combining global genetics with regional proximity to optimize outcomes in challenging logistics environments.
“We continue to see strong growth in Central Asia, driven by consistent field performance and customer confidence in Cobb products,” Matthew Wilson, Cobb Europe sales and technical director, said. “Our genetics are delivering excellent broiler performance alongside strong breeder results, including reliable hatchability and ongoing improvements in egg production.”
ZM Bobur has worked exclusively with Cobb for more than 10 years. The new breeder farm is part of a wider expansion strategy that will see the company reach 1 million hatching eggs per week by 2027, with longer-term plans targeting 3 million eggs per week.
This latest placement represents the first stage in that growth journey, the company noted.
“Our partnership with Cobb over the past decade has been built on consistent quality and reliable supply,” Abdullah Vahab, ZB Bobur owner, said. “This latest placement is an important milestone for our business as we expand our operations, and the ability to receive high-quality chicks from a regional hatchery in Türkiye supports both performance and future growth.”
Cobb also added that it continues to invest in the Central Asia region, supporting customers with high-quality genetics, reliable supply chains, and localized production capabilities.
“This milestone demonstrates our long-term commitment to Central Asia and our ability to deliver consistent, high-quality chicks through a fully integrated supply chain,” Erol Can, Cobb Middle East & Türkiye commercial director, added. “Our partnership with ZM Bobur is a strong example of how we support customer growth at scale.”
