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Egg Innovations first US company to commit to in-ovo sexing

Posted by skybrian
Tags: usa, eggs, chickens, animal welfare, ethics, business, egg innovations, author.meredith dawson, source.wattagnet
https://www.wattagnet.com/egg/article/15669911/egg-innovations-first-us-company-to-commit-to-inovo-sexing

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Published
May 1 2024
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  1. skybrian
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    From the article: … Here’s a New York Times article with more background: Sparing Chickens Before They Hatch

    From the article:

    Indiana-based producer Egg Innovations has committed to implementing in-ovo sexing technology.

    According to Egg Innovations Founder and CEO John Brunnquell, the company will not be adopting the technology until 2025, but wants to start talking about its commitment now in hopes that other egg producers in the U.S. will follow suit.

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    Currently, in-ovo sexing technology is only used in Europe, and multiple countries have enacted bans on male chick culling, prohibiting the practice. Germany and France implemented chick culling bans in 2022 and have fully converted to in-ovo sexing. Italy plans to implement a ban against culling by the end of 2026.

    Here’s a New York Times article with more background:

    Sparing Chickens Before They Hatch

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