Gene-edited hens may end cull of billions of male chicks

Gene-edited hens may end cull of billions of male chicks

Israeli scientists hope gene editing will end the practice of culling male chicks in the egg-producing industry, benefitting the environment and animal welfare

Thursday, 12 January 2023, Kerry Taylor-Smith

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