Announcing: The Hatchery of the Future
Cutting edge technologies like on-farm hatching, in-ovo sexing, and in-ovo vaccination are transforming the interface between the hatchery and the farm. By moving all post-hatch handling steps pre-hatch, these technologies can eliminate live animal handling at the hatchery all together, resulting in a supply chain that’s both more efficient and humane.
In-Ovo Sexing is Getting Cheaper Each Year
In a recent interview with Global Ag Media, economist Peter van Horne described some of the critical recent developments in the growing international discussion of in-ovo sexing. Most notably, after considerable improvement over the last few years, the price of in-ovo sexing technology is now less than 1 cent per table egg.
Survey of UK Consumers Demonstrates Business Opportunity for Cull-Free Eggs
In-ovo sexing technology company In Ovo recently commissioned a survey of UK citizens to learn more about how consumers across the British Isles feel about the challenge of chick culling.
In-Ovo Sexing Quarterly Roundup: Q1 2024
Welcome to Innovate Animal Ag’s in-ovo sexing quarterly roundup for Q1 2024, where we dive into the latest news for the technology, and what it means for consumers and producers across the globe.
In-Ovo Sexing Announced for US Market
The moment is finally here: in-ovo sexing has been announced for the US market!
UK Government Committee Favors In-Ovo Sexing
A new report from the UK government’s official Animal Welfare Committee favors in-ovo sexing, leaving many to ask: will the recommendations become official policy of the UK government?
In-Ovo Sexing is Now the Main Method of Avoiding Chick Culling In Germany
In two short years, in-ovo sexing has grown from having a small impact in the German market to being the main method of complying with the German ban on chick culling for KAT certified eggs.
In-Ovo Sexing was an Unofficial Theme of IPPE 2024
Last week, Innovate Animal Ag exhibited at the 2024 International Production & Processing Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. One of the most surprising parts of the event was the amount of discussion of in-ovo sexing.
In-Ovo Sexing Global Capacity Grew 60% in 2023
2023 saw a massive acceleration in the rollout of in-ovo sexing technology. During 2023, 10 additional machines were installed in five different countries, marking a nearly 60% increase in total machines installed globally in a single year.