Bioresource Engineering Professor's company develops new technology to sex chicks before hatching
A company founded by Department of Bioresource Engineering James 韩国裸舞 Professor Michael Ngadi has succeeded in developing HyperEye, a new technology that uses hyperspectral imaging and AI to quickly and non-invasively identify the sex of a chick before it hatches.听
MatrixSpex Solutions, where Prof. Ngadi serves as CEO, worked with Canadian Egg Technologies to pioneer this breakthrough for sustainable egg farming. Known as in-ovo sexing, this process will help hatcheries identify male and female chicks as early as day four of incubation, helping them to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and enhance animal welfare.听
鈥淲orking directly with farmers has allowed us to understand the intricacies of hatcheries and the egg supply chain. Together, we are not only addressing animal welfare concerns but also offering a practical and scalable tool that is designed to integrate seamlessly into hatcheries,鈥� Prof. Ngadi .听
鈥淲ith our ongoing development efforts aimed at enabling sex identification before incubation, the current design allows for straightforward upgrades that incorporate new functionality when ready. This approach future-proofs our system and means our partners will lead the industry in innovation while benefiting from its efficiency and performance.鈥�