Chick sexing: Laying hens could produce only female chicks
Published:November 28, 2007
Summary
The Animal Sciences Group believes it may be possible for laying hens to produce mostly – or even exclusively – female embryos. This can help reduce the number of day-old roosters that are killed every year in the Netherlands, which now amounts to tens of millions. The process of sexing and killing day-old chicks has lead to much societal protest; therefore the ASG has been asked by Minister of Ag...
Quite interesting to know the outcome at the earliest. Before finding out complete solutions, is it possible to increase the male embryos as in the case of broiler breeders as the male broiler grows faster with excellent conversion. Welcoming views on the possibilities.
Very interesting topic. I agree with Dr. Guna's comment. If more male % in broiler will definately change economics in broiler breeder industry. Let's have more discussion among scientists to find new avenue.
Krishna, Avee broilers Akashveer Poultry Group Nasik. Maharashtra, INDIA.