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Eggshell problems derived from heat stress

Published: September 30, 2021

Summary

Eggshell quality can be affected by multiple factors. This article focuses on eggshell problems derived from calcium deficiency and heat stress , a frequent problem during warm seasons. The eggshell is mainly composed of calcium carbonate, and it is estimated that a laying hen secretes approximately 600 grams of calcium during its laying period to form the eggshell, which is thirty times the ...

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