In Ovo offers an automated in ovo sexing system that accurately identifies the sex of poultry embryos early in incubation using mass spectrometry. This technology eliminates the need for male chick culling, improving animal welfare and operational efficiency for hatcheries.
Funding
$42.5M raised to dateRaised to date based on public sources. This may differ from the amount the company actually raised and is based only on what is publicly available on the internet.
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Problem
The poultry industry faces challenges with the ethical and economic implications of male chick culling, a standard practice in egg production. This process is resource-intensive and raises animal welfare concerns, while also representing a loss of potential value.
Solution
In Ovo provides an automated in ovo sexing solution, "Ella," that accurately identifies the sex of poultry embryos early in incubation. This technology leverages mass spectrometry to detect a unique biomarker, enabling sex determination as early as day nine of incubation. By identifying and removing male eggs, only female chicks are hatched, directly addressing the issue of male chick culling. The system is designed for seamless integration into existing hatchery workflows, offering a scalable and efficient method to improve animal welfare and operational sustainability.
Target Audience
The primary customers are commercial hatcheries and poultry producers seeking to enhance animal welfare standards and improve operational efficiency by eliminating male chick culling.
Features
- Utilizes mass spectrometry for sample-based sex determination of poultry embryos.
- Detects sex as early as day nine of incubation.
- Achieves over 98% accuracy in sex identification.
- Processes up to 4,800 eggs per hour.
- Designed for inline integration into existing hatchery processes.
- Fully automated operation with minimal human intervention.
- Capable of screening both white and brown egg varieties.
- Features a compact footprint for easy installation.
- Includes installation and servicing by In Ovo.