Hy-Line Breaks Ground in Perry

Hy-Line International, a world leader in poultry genetics, recently celebrated a groundbreaking of the Perry Pedigree Hatchery being built in Perry, Iowa. The new facility will be used to produce pedigree and grandparent stock used in Hy-Line’s advanced genetic development program.  The new facility will employ up to 16 people.   According to Dr. Doug Grieve, President, “we are dedicating this independent hatchery for our pedigree and higher level generations to ensure the strictest biosecurity standards of the industry are met.  

Hy-Line began their operation in the mid 1930’s and has become leader in the poultry industry with operations in Iowa and around the world. Guthrie County REC provides power to the Perry Industrial Park and the Hy-Line project.