As genetic improvements in major layer breeds and scientific poultry management improve flock productivity, the cost per table egg of in-ovo sexing decreases, making the technology more accessible to interested egg producers.

Welcome to Innovate Animal Ag’s in-ovo sexing quarterly roundup for Q3 2024, where we dive into the latest news for the technology, and what it means for consumers and producers across the globe.

AAT announced that they are bringing their in-ovo sexing system to two US hatcheries in the fall of 2024. This comes on the back of three US egg companies in the last six months announcing intentions to sell eggs from in-ovo sexed hens, suggesting that AAT’s machine will supply these companies with in-ovo sexed hens.

NestFresh, a leader in the US speciality egg sector, announced that they will be using in-ovo sexing for their entire egg line starting later this year.

We recently released our updated EU Market Penetration Report which shows that 20% of the EU hen flock has now been sexed using in-ovo sexing technology.

Welcome to Innovate Animal Ag’s in-ovo sexing quarterly roundup for Q2 2024, where we dive into the latest news for the technology, and what it means for consumers and producers across the globe.

With two US egg producers announcing the use of in-ovo sexing within such a short time, it’s likely that we’re seeing the beginnings of a new trend in American egg production.

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.

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.

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.

The moment is finally here: in-ovo sexing has been announced for the US market!

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 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.

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.

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.

Q4 was an important quarter for in-ovo sexing, including significant capital infusions into the industry, a 23% increase in global capacity, and the release of multiple new pieces of research.