Perdue Adopts On-Farm Hatching, Marking Major US Industry Shift
Perdue Farms announced today it will implement NestBorn's on-fa rm hatching technology, becoming the first major US poultry producer to adopt this cutting-edge innovation.
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On-Farm Hatching
Research and field developments that move hatching closer to the farm and reduce post-hatch handling.
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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 Opens Door To On-Farm Hatching of Layers
On-farm hatching is gaining popularity for broilers in Europe, but isn’t typically possible for layers due to the necessity of sorting out the females they hatch. However, as in-ovo sexing becomes more widely available, this situation will change. Once only females hatch, egg producers will too be able to enjoy the benefits of on-farm hatching.
4 Key Takeaways From Poultry Tech Summit 2023
The Poultry Tech Summit 2023 in Atlanta gathered industry leaders from across the country to discuss the current cutting edge of technology in the poultry industry. We discuss the most important takeaways from the summit.