Breaking the Shell: How In-Ovo Sexing is Transforming Poultry Farming

Host Andy Vance sits down with Dr. Yuval Cinnamon, Principal Investigator at The Volcani Center in Israel and founder of NextHen, to discuss the groundbreaking advancements in in-ovo sexing technology—a solution that could eliminate the need for male chick culling in the poultry industry. Dr. Cinnamon, an expert in embryology and genetic transformation in chickens, shares insights into:

• The latest in-ovo sexing methods and how they work.
• How these innovations benefit animal welfare and industry sustainability.
• The global momentum behind this technology, from European regulations to market-driven adoption in the U.S.
• The challenges of implementing in-ovo sexing at commercial scale.

As in-ovo sexing gains traction worldwide, this conversation sheds light on the science, industry implications, and future of poultry farming.

 

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