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HatchTech Incubation Technology: a company dedicated to knowledge HatchTech Incubation Technology introduced the revolutionary incubation concept with its' laminar airflow, abundant cooling capacity, and gas sealed incubation in order to control embryo temperature. This incubation concept is the result of extensive research and proves that optimum embryo temperature control leads to improved day old chick quality (measured by 'chick length'). To optimise embryo development and chick quality HatchTech invests in fundamental and applied research. For this reason the Research department at HatchTech cooperates with the Adaptation Physiology Group of Wageningen University as well as the Poultry Science Department of Penn State University. The knowledge gained is used to optimise and develop innovative products.
The Research department consists of Inge Reijrink M.Sc., Roos Molenaar M.Sc. and Conny Maatjens M.Sc. Inge Reijrink joined the Research department of HatchTech in February 2005 after finishing her Masters' degree in Animal Science. In October 2005 she started her PhD project in cooperation with Wageningen University. Her PhD is focusing on ways to improve hatchability and chick quality after prolonged egg storage. These results will contribute to much improved egg storage conditions and stable and reliable pre-incubation warming programs. Both will result in improved embryonic development, hatchability and optimal chick quality. For the abstract of Inge's PhD project click here. Roos Molenaar received her Bachelors' degree in 'Animal Health' in 2002 at the Higher Agricultural School. She then studied for her Masters' degree in 'Animal Science' at the Wageningen University. After graduating in 2005, Roos began working at the Research department of HatchTech. Here she started her PhD project in cooperation with Wageningen University. The project focuses on 'nutrient utilization during the incubation process and in the post hatch period'. The results of this research will increase the knowledge of the effect of incubation conditions which will result in improved embryo and chick development. For the abstract of Roos her PhD project click here. Conny Maatjens has been working at the Research department of HatchTech Incubation Technology since 2007. After graduating from the Higher Agricultural School in Delft, Conny finished her Masters' degree at Wageningen University specializing in 'Adaptation Physiology and Animal Breeding and Genetics'. Previously, Conny worked as operational geneticist for the broiler breeding company Hybro B.V in The Netherlands. Currently, Conny is one of the key persons in the final phase of scientific and field testing of HatchBrood. Connys' expertise contributes to reliable and mature product launches. The Research department of HatchTech shares their knowledge and information with different departments within HatchTech and with many people outside the company. The latest findings are used in the development of new or the improvement of existing products, in the training of new customers, and in the service support of existing customers. The Research department also participates actively in seminars and scientific conferences worldwide. Results of the research program are published in scientific and popular journals. For the publications, selected per topic, click here. For research related questions or questions about the publications on this website, please contact our Research department at |
 
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