Walmart Includes In-Ovo Sexing in New Egg Supplier Guidelines
In-Ovo Sexing Moriel Berger In-Ovo Sexing Moriel Berger

Walmart Includes In-Ovo Sexing in New Egg Supplier Guidelines

Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, known for its budget friendliness and accessible offerings, recently released new animal welfare policies and guidelines where the company made the innovative decision to include in-ovo sexing as a focus area for its US egg suppliers. This forward thinking announcement from Walmart comes just two short months after the very first hatch of in-ovo sexed chicks on US soil, and it sends a compelling message about the future prospects of in-ovo sexing’s rollout.

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Europe Travel Journal: What We Learned from Seeing In-Ovo Sexing in Action
Moriel Berger Moriel Berger

Europe Travel Journal: What We Learned from Seeing In-Ovo Sexing in Action

Last month, Innovate Animal Ag took a two-week trip to northern Europe to visit the birthplace of in-ovo sexing technology. We want to extend our gratitude to everyone we met that took time out of their busy schedules to help us gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the amazing technological innovations coming out of northern Europe.

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Respeggt Circuit Makes US Debut: White and Brown Egg Sexing Now Available in US
Moriel Berger Moriel Berger

Respeggt Circuit Makes US Debut: White and Brown Egg Sexing Now Available in US

Respeggt, an in-ovo sexing technology supplier, and Hendrix ISA, a genetics company and hatchery operator, announced that a Respeggt Circuit will be delivered to the US in February 2025. The Circuit will be installed in Hendrix's Grand Island, Nebraska hatchery, which has the capacity to serve 10% of the US layer market.

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Announcing: The Hatchability Crisis
Casey Downey Casey Downey

Announcing: The Hatchability Crisis

A puzzling trend has emerged in U.S. broiler production. After decades of improvement, hatchability has declined by 6 percentage points since 2012. This steady, significant decline represents a real threat to the industry's long-term efficiency and sustainability.

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