Our story

About Hatch House

Leaders in poultry consulting and support services, committed to helping your operation thrive.

Our mission

We want to feed the world!

But seriously, Hatch House strives to be the leading support for healthy and sustainable food production systems.

We're on a mission to lead the poultry industry by empowering farmers with advice, resources and long-lasting partnerships to drive healthy and sustainable food production.

Guided by our core values of excellence, collaboration and resilience we combine industry expertise with cutting-edge knowledge to deliver practical solutions tailored to each client's unique needs. Our team works closely with farm owners and managers to implement strategies that drive growth while maintaining the highest standards of animal welfare.

Meet our experts

Our team brings together decades of experience across all aspects of the poultry industry.

Dr Alex-Kate Langfield

Director and Senior Veterinarian

BVetBio/BVSc

I was born and raised on a 1 million bird poultry farm comprising of cages, free-range and aviary systems. Throughout my years post-graduation I have worked as a consultant and a company veterinarian and have experience in all things poultry. My passions lie with operations and proactive management systems. I strongly believe management is at the root of most issues faced in the industry, and by addressing these issues proactively, you can increase your productivity and profitability.

Chris Martin

Director of Operations AU and NZ

Having owned a free-range farm housing over 24,000 birds, I’ve gained valuable insights into both domestic and international markets. My commitment extends beyond farming; I’ve actively represented the interests of farmers at industry governance levels. My interests in operational and efficiency management ensure farms operate smoothly and sustainably. Above all, my passion lies in empowering fellow farmers to achieve their best, focusing on teaching effective farming techniques and navigating the ever growing complexity of farm compliance.

Dr Amira Mikhail

Associate Veterinarian

BSc/DVM

I’m a veterinarian with 19 years’ experience across biosecurity, animal welfare, and equine medicine. Since 2012, I’ve worked with MPI as an Initial Investigating Veterinarian leading responses to suspected exotic disease incursions. I played key roles in the Mycoplasma bovis eradication, the Salmonella Enteritidis response in poultry, and the 2024 HPAI outbreak. Alongside my work in biosecurity and response I’ve also worked in welfare compliance for equine and greyhound racing.

Jessica Kloosterman

Operations Coordinator (Internal)

LLB PgDipPM

I graduated with a Bachelor of Laws with a post grad in public management. I thoroughly love system and policy creation and have employment roles spanning everything from a Senior Policy Advisor at MBIE, Nursery Administrator and even an Events Coordinator for Dairy NZ.