TARGAN Partners with Pondex to Revolutionize Chick Sexing in Spain
TARGAN, a prominent AgTech firm specializing in animal husbandry technology, has recently joined forces with Pondex S.A.U., a subsidiary of Spain’s Vall Companys Group. This collaboration aims to install TARGAN’s WingScan system at Pondex’s hatchery situated in Juneda, Spain. This initiative is indicative of the increasing implementation of intelligent feather-sexing automation across Europe.
Transforming Operational Efficiency
The deployment of WingScan allows Pondex to efficiently sex up to 1,250,000 chicks weekly, utilizing TARGAN’s state-of-the-art AI imaging technology. This fully automated, scalable, and compact system can handle an impressive throughput of 160,000 chicks per hour, delivering over 97% accuracy. It aims to tackle the ongoing labor shortages that pose challenges for the global poultry sector.
Enhancing Productivity and Flock Quality
“Innovation drives our operations; hence, adopting TARGAN’s automated WingScan system was a logical progression for us,” stated Jose Miguel Garcia Sanchez, Hatchery Director at Pondex. “We are enthusiastic about integrating the most advanced feather-sexing technology, anticipating substantial benefits across our hatchery and the farm-to-meat plant continuum. With the backing of the Vall Companys Group and TARGAN’s collaboration, we believe this will foster significant improvements throughout our entire value chain.”
Addressing Industry Challenges
As automation continues to escalate in hatcheries, WingScan adds substantial value for both existing manual sexing operations and newcomers to the system. For ongoing programs, it assures consistent high-accuracy performance while also addressing labor shortages impacting poultry operations globally. New adopters stand to benefit from sex-specific rearing strategies, improving flock uniformity and enhancing yield at processing plants. Regardless of the scale, WingScan promotes greater reliability in operations while prioritizing welfare in chick handling practices.
A Promising Future for Poultry Production
“The surge of interest in automated feather sexing in Europe is evident, and the increasing adoption of WingScan exemplifies this trend,” remarked Ramin Karimpour, TARGAN’s Founder and CEO. “With hatcheries grappling with labor shortages and striving for improvement in consistency and animal welfare, solutions like WingScan are becoming indispensable. Having sexed nearly one billion birds globally, we are proud to partner with innovators like Pondex leading this transition within our industry.”
Setting New Standards in Hatchery Operations
“This collaboration with Pondex signifies more than just a system installation; it represents a pivotal shift in the industry’s trajectory,” added Vincent Fevrier, Vice President of Sales and Marketing — EUAFAM & Oceania at TARGAN. “By aligning with one of Spain’s foremost producers, we are helping to establish a new benchmark for hatchery operations. Early adopters of WingScan are already realizing tangible gains in performance, and as more systems and countries come online, this partnership heralds a wider transformation across Europe.”
About Vall Companys Group
Vall Companys Group is a key player across the broiler production supply chain, operating over 900 poultry farms, 10 meat processing facilities, and four incubation centers throughout Spain. The organization is dedicated to integrating advanced technologies that ensure animal welfare and are integral to producing top-quality poultry products.
About TARGAN
TARGAN is a cutting-edge animal AgTech systems company committed to revolutionizing animal protein production on a global scale. Established in 2015 and headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina, TARGAN aims to deliver affordable, bespoke technologies that enhance efficiency, accuracy, and animal welfare. For further information, please visit TARGAN.com.
TARGAN is a registered trademark of TARGAN in the United States and in other countries.
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