Cobb500TM

The world’s most trusted broiler for decades.

40 Years and Counting

For more than 40 years, the Cobb500 has been recognized by producers for its efficient conversion, uniformity, and consistent growth.

The Cobb500 continues to deliver exceptional results for producers focused on small bird markets, offering the performance, efficiency, and competitive edge producers rely on.

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Why the Cobb500

Production conditions change. Performance expectations don’t. The Cobb500 is selected to perform consistently in real-world production environments.

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Efficient Conversion

Strong feed conversion and growth efficiency help lower the cost per pound of live weight and meat produced.

Uniform Flocks

Excellent uniformity puts more birds in target weights, supporting smoother processing and better yield consistency.

Consistent Performance

Excellent livability and growth across a wide range of environments, feed programs, and management styles.

Delivering Results

Excellent egg production and hatch performance. Especially when paired with the MX Male.

Where the Cobb500 Fits

The Cobb500™ continues to deliver exceptional results for customers focused on small bird markets, offering the performance, efficiency, and competitive edge producers rely on.

Helping lower cost of production

Consistent processing weights

Predictable outcomes at scale

Continuous Genetic Progress

The Cobb500 continues to improve. Measured progress focused on results that matter in commercial production.

Recent genetic progress has delivered:

Excellent egg production
Strong hatch performance
Ongoing gains in livability and efficiency


40 Years of Progress

Decades of selection for efficiency, uniformity, and livability have helped make the Cobb500 a global standard in the small bird market.

Through continued innovation, the Cobb500 remains a proven, high performing solution for small bird operations worldwide.

Progress at Cobb starts with what’s proven.

The Bottom Line

The Cobb500 delivers efficient conversion and consistent results.

Even after 40 years, it remains a global product that producers can count on.

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