Norway has set 2026 as the year it will end the routine culling of male chicks in its egg industry. By adopting widely available in-ovo sexing technology that determines a chick’s sex before hatching, producers can prevent male chicks from being born only to be killed. The move strengthens national animal welfare standards and sets a clear direction for humane food production in Europe.
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Norway to end male chick culling this year

NEW FOOD MAGAZINE

Norway has set 2026 as the year it will end the routine culling of male chicks in its egg industry. By adopting widely available in-ovo sexing technology that determines a chick’s sex before hatching, producers can prevent male chicks from being born only to be killed. The move strengthens national animal welfare standards and sets a clear direction for humane food production in Europe.

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