Poultry business update: What did you miss this December?
We’re keeping our finger on the pulse and bring you a summary of the latest business updates from the global poultry industry from December, including the first in-ovo sexed flock in the US, halal certification for key feed additives and mycotoxin binders, and the acquisition of a US-based producer of inedible egg powder. This and more.
Veos Group acquires OvaInnovations’ operations
Veos Group has acquired the activities of OvaInnovations, a US-based producer of inedible egg powder. The company’s Actipro brand, known for functional proteins that promote animal health and nutrition, will benefit, specifically, and can increase production efficiency and expand its offerings to feed and pet food clients.
Ovo Vision sees a successful start at Hillandale Farms
At Hillandale Farms, a new chapter in innovation has begun with the successful implementation of Ovo Vision, an advanced egg ERP system for monitoring quality, logistics and financials, designed to revolutionise the way the farm ensures product excellence and animal welfare. With this advanced technology in place, Hillandale Farms says that it is poised to continue delivering its eggs to consumers, all while embracing sustainable practices, improving operational efficiency, and ensuring the well-being of their animals.
Utrix innovative animal solutions receives halal certification
Utrix has announced that the company’s key feed additives and mycotoxin binders have received halal certification from Dar El Fatwa. These products are designed to improve poultry and ruminant performance, feed quality and safety, as well as the safety and quality of drinking water in poultry farms.
NestFresh welcomes the first in-ovo sexed flock in the US
NestFresh, a pioneer in humane and ethically sourced eggs, has announced the first set of in-ovo sexed chicks has been born and delivered to a NestFresh farm in Texas. This historic milestone for the US egg industry was made possible by the adoption of Cheggy in-ovo sexing technology, a non-invasive system that determines the sex of chicks in brown layer eggs before hatching. NestFresh will introduce the first eggs sourced from in-ovo sexed hens to the US market by June 2025. Developed by German-based Agri-Advanced Technologies, Cheggy says it has revolutionized in-ovo sexing with exceptional accuracy, speed, and efficiency. Capable of sorting up to 25,000 brown layer hatching eggs per hour, it is the fastest system of its kind. It utilises hyperspectral measurement technology and, without penetrating the eggshell, analyses light spectra to determine chick gender based on feather color. This non-invasive process safeguards embryo quality and reduces the need to euthanise male chicks after hatching by up to 97%.
Novus launches resource for poultry, dairy and pig industries
Novus International has announced the launch of its new website, www.novusint.com, designed as a comprehensive resource for the dairy, swine and poultry sectors. Available in English, French, Portuguese, and Spanish, the website addresses pressing challenges faced by today’s animal agriculture industry, providing solutions and insights for farmers, nutritionists, feed mills, and veterinarians worldwide. The website’s aims to make it simple for users to access information on Novus methionine, trace mineral, enzyme, and eubiotic solutions.
Medgene’s vaccine production technology is licensed by USDA
Animal health vaccine manufacturer Medgene announces that it is ready to address critical disease challenges facing the animal health industry. Utilising its production platform process, Medgene has unlocked the genetic information needed to create vaccines to address H5N1 in dairy cattle, PCV-4 in swine and aMPV in turkey production.
