A research article on an in-ovo sexing method has been published in a peer-reviewed international journal

We are pleased to announce that a research article by Dr. Yi-Chen Chen and his colleagues at Setsuro Tech has been published in the peer-reviewed international journal Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology.

In this study, the authors present a novel in-ovo sexing method based on precision breeding that does not require the integration of exogenous DNA. By precisely targeting the pigmentation-related SLC45A2 gene, the method enables a visible sex identification at embryonic day 7 (E7) based on differences in eye pigmentation, allowing non-invasive, simple, and accurate detection through egg candling.

Importantly, the approach does not require specialized equipment and can be integrated into existing hatchery workflows, offering a practical solution that also addresses animal welfare concerns.

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Eye pigmentation-based in-ovo chicken sexing via precision breeding
Yi-Chen Chen, Shuo-Wen Hsu, Eisuke Shimokita, Tatsuya Takemoto. Front. Bioeng. Biotechnol. 2026 Apr 1:14:1785893
https://doi.org/10.3389/fbioe.2026.1785893

We will continue to advance research and promote the social implementation of precision breeding technologies.