Poultry experts explore 3 alternatives to culling

Every year, an estimated 7 billion male layer chicks are culled because they have no place in egg production. Societal opposition to the practice has led the industry to look for alternative solutions, and policymakers to discuss banning the now-controversial practice altogether. Regulations have already changed in several countries. In January 2022, Germany and France became the first 2 countries in the world to ban chick culling. Since then, they have called on other EU Member States to fol