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Egg quality defines those characteristics of an egg that affect consumer acceptability and preference. Components of quality include shell quality and interior egg quality for shell eggs, and interior egg quality for further processed eggs. The quality of the egg once it is laid cannot be improved. Hence, its maintenance is mostly a preventive process. Egg quality is influenced by several factors including rearing, temperature, humidity, handling, storage, and egg age. Shell quality: There are five major classes of shell defects: integrity, texture, shape, color, and cleanliness. Internal egg quality involves functional, aesthetic and microbiological properties of the egg yolk and albumen. The proportions of components for fresh egg are 32% yolk, 58% albumen and 10% shell. Regarding exterior egg quality, the shell of each egg should be smooth, clean and free of cracks. The eggs should be uniform in colour, size and shape.
We have a layer poultry farm here in the philippines. 2 bldg. with a population of 9,400/bldg. The breed is lohman white. Age is between 20 - 28 weeks old with a production of 70% and 90%. The problem is our mortality is ranging from 10 - 15 heads per building per day. primary cause of death is prolapse and egg bound. we fed them with a high enery feeds, does the high energy feeds contributes to our chicken prolapse? Temperature is around 28 to 30degree celcius....
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In this interview, Suresh Chitturi, Managing Director of Srinivasa Farms, reflects on six decades of building the poultry industry in India. He shares key milestones, recent strategic shifts in genetics, rapid growth with Hy-Line, and the company’s long-term vision of supporting farmers, driving profitability, and strengthening rural economies across India. ...
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The constant challenge of maintaining feed safety is highlighted in the comprehensive review "Implication of Fusariotoxins in poultry production. Review," authored by Gabriela Guadalupe Gómez Verduzco, Ernesto Ávila González, Guillermo Téllez Isaías, Juan Carlos Del Río García, and Jacqueline Uribe Rivera, published in Revista Mexicana de Ciencias Pecuarias, DOI: 10.22319/rmcp.v15i2.6090. While feed represents up to 70% of total production...
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Our Roots Run Deep. Our Foundations Are Strong.
The story of Hy-Line International begins at the turn of the 20th century, when a bright young man named Henry A. Wallace started experimenting with corn plants on his family’s farm in Iowa. These early, modest attempts at genetic improvement planted the seeds of a dream—one that would eventually launch a company and revolutionize agriculture through...
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Mike Persia (Virginia Tech) explains the performance benefits of supplementing direct-fed microbials to laying hens, as observed in his research, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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In modern hatchery operations every percentage of hatchability and chick quality matters. Among the many invisible threats to incubation success hairline cracks in hatching eggs often go unnoticed yet they can drastically impact outcomes. Understanding what hairline cracks are, how they affect embryo development, and why they should never be set for incubation is crucial for every hatchery professional. What is a Hairline Crack Egg? A hairline crack egg is an egg...
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Drew Corneil, McKinley’s current General Manager (Ontario, Canada), discusses the company’s long-term partnership with Hy-Line International, their role in distributing Hy-Line Brown genetics since 1976, Canadian egg consumption trends, and how technical support, research collaboration, and client trust have sustained a nearly century-old family business.
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Wenliang Yan, General Manager of Huayu Company, shares insights into more than two decades of collaboration with Hy-Line International. He highlights China’s strong egg consumption—over 260 eggs per person annually—and Huayu’s scale, producing more than 350 million chicks each year. ...
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Angela Guaiume (Cargill) explains how monitoring hen body condition helps to improve egg production and feed efficiency, while also sustaining laying consistency and reducing feed costs, during this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Roshan Adhikari (CJ Bio America) speaks on the use of branched-chain amino acids (leucine, isoleucine, valine) and tryptophan in layer nutrition, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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Lara Moody (IFEEDER) explains the impact of vitamin supply chain disruptions on meat and egg production, as well as food security, in this Engormix interview at IPPE 2026 in Atlanta. ...
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1. Introduction Eggs offer accessible and affordable sources of high-quality protein along with important micronutrients [1]. With the growing population, demand for table eggs continues to rise [2]. Meanwhile, consumers are demanding improved animal welfare, with a notable shift in table egg production from caged to cage-free (CF) systems [2,3]. Considering the welfare issues in conventional cages (CC), CF housing systems are gaining momentum globally [4,5]. As part of this trend,...
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Naveen Kumar, General Manager at ABTL, explains why immunity is a critical performance driver in the Hyderabad poultry belt. He highlights how Immunotech™ Fort-C supports FCR, egg production, shell quality, vaccine response, and delivers measurable ROI for layer and breeder operations. ...
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Dr. Sharad Singh, Head of All India Operations for the Sapan Group and President of the Broiler Integration Association of Uttar Pradesh, shares his vision for 2030. In this video, he discusses the vital role of advertising and marketing in increasing the per capita consumption of chicken and eggs. Dr. Singh also emphasizes the importance of public-private partnerships and the implementation of the FSSAI Act to ensure industry transparency. ...
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Dr. Abhijit Mishra, a poultry nutrition consultant with 23 years of experience, outlines the key challenges in India’s fast-growing broiler, breeder and layer sectors—disease pressure, raw-material quality and management. He notes that modern tools like sensors, NIR and advanced software remain underused. With rising protein demand and eggs as the most affordable source, he believes India will comfortably exceed future per-capita egg targets. ...
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Raja Bhatia (Yash Poultry & Feed ) discusses last-mile egg distribution strategies aimed at increasing per capita egg consumption in India. Focusing on sustainability through poultry waste management, biogas conversion, and value-added byproducts. ...
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Dr. Datta Padol, Deputy General Manager at Simran Farms, shares an industry-level view on the key challenges shaping Indian poultry in 2025. He discusses shifting consumer preferences, antibiotic-residue concerns, and their impact on bird size, product mix, and market demand. The conversation also explores per capita consumption projections, protein security, and the long-term role of sustainability and waste valorization in poultry growth. ...
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Dr Pooja Bhardwaj, General Manager at Lavizen Health Care, highlights how lower temperatures and shorter daylight hours in winter reduce egg production and quality in layer birds, making artificial lighting essential to maintain hormonal balance. ...
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Julian Madeley, Director General at the World Egg Organisation, speaks about the upcoming WEO Business Conference on 19–21 April 2026 in the vibrant city of Warsaw, Poland. Known for its modern energy and rich history, Warsaw provides an ideal setting for industry leaders to connect, exchange ideas and engage with WEO’s forward-looking programme designed to shape the future of the global egg sector. ...
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