Written question asked by Baroness Hodgson of Abinger (Conservative) on Monday, 13 July 2026, in the House of Lords. It was due for an answer on Monday, 27 July 2026. It was answered by Baroness Hayman of Ullock (Labour) on Monday, 20 July 2026 on behalf of the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
Poultry: Animal Welfare
- Question
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To ask His Majesty's Government what recent discussions they have had with the UK egg industry about implementing a trial of in-ovo sexing technology to prevent the culling of male chicks; and when they anticipate such a trial to take place.
- Answer
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A commercial in-ovo sexing system was trialed at a UK hatchery last year to help the egg industry understand the logistics of in-ovo sexing. This Government will engage with the egg industry and technology companies on this issue.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- HL1988
- Session
- 2026-27
- Subjects
- Animal welfare Industry Eggs Poultry
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- 2026-07-20 13:46:24 +0100
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