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12.1.2023
Articles By TARGAN

How Trouw Nutrition’s Québec hatchery transformed operations through automation

No video selected Select a video type in the sidebar. Sorting birds by gender is common practice in broiler production, helping producers optimize feed strategies, improve flock uniformity, and increase overall efficiency. With recent technological advances, the once ...

TARGAN Secures $100m Growth Financing From Symbiotic Capital

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, March 03, 2026 — TARGAN, a leading animal health and AgTech company, today announced a $100 million financing agreement with Symbiotic Capital, a private credit fund specializing in the healthcare sector. The deal closed in December ...

How Early Broiler Sexing is Changing the Game at All Levels of Production

Many hatcheries still send mixed-sex flocks to farms without considering the downstream impacts, but the reality is, decisions made at the hatchery can significantly shape outcomes at the farm and plant.

TARGAN Appoints New CFO to Accelerate Growth Strategy

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, December 2, 2025 — TARGAN, an animal AgTech company delivering next-generation solutions for the global protein production industry, has appointed Lily Parshall Wachter as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). The new leader will direct the ...

The Untapped Value of Sexing for Hatcheries

Many hatcheries operate without sexing chicks, determining the practice as unnecessary or not worth the investment. However, as the global industry continues to innovate and expand, hatcheries that introduce separate sex rearing strategies will keep both farms and ...

Why Is Automation Essential for Poultry Producers? 

The poultry industry is growing fast. In 2026, it’s predicted that the global poultry industry will reach $493.21 billion (that’s a CAGR of 8.9%). This surge isn’t just about producing more—it’s about producing smarter. As demand rises, the pressure on hatcheries and ...

What is Feather Sexing? Its Importance and Evolution

Feather sexing is a method of identifying day-old male and female chicks by their feathers. It’s one of a few techniques available, alongside methods like vent sexing or in-ovo sexing, each used to determine the sex of chicks at an early stage.

TARGAN’s WingScan™ Surpasses One Billion Birds Processed Milestone

Global adoption grows for TARGAN’s automated chick sexing technology Raleigh, North Carolina, United States, June 23, 2025 — TARGAN, a leading animal AgTech company, today announced a major milestone – its flagship technology WingScan™ has now processed more than one ...

Pondex Spain Adopts WingScan for Automated Chick Sexing

The new partnership with Pondex S.A.U.points to ashift towardsartificial intelligence-powered feather sexing technology in European hatcheries Raleigh, North Carolina, USA | June9, 2025 — TARGAN, a leading animal AgTech company based in the U.S., has announced a strategic ...

WingScan™ Lands in Europe

WingScan™ Installations Underway in Europe, with First Sites in Spain and Poland TARGAN’s first WingScan™ systems have officially landed with customers in Europe, marking a significant milestone in the global adoption of automated feather sexing. Powered by AI, WingScan’s ...