Despite having relatively low greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions compared to other terrestrial
animal protein sources, egg production is among the fastest-growing livestock sectors and …

Lay cycle lengths in the Canadian egg industry are currently 50-52 weeks (68-70 weeks of
age). In light of increased productivity in commercial laying hens over the last few decades …

The aim of the study was to assess the influence of shell defects on the quality of eggs after
storage. The study material consisted of 1,800 brown-shelled eggs from cage rearing system …

Background Toward the late phase of laying, the production performance of laying hens
decreases, egg quality deteriorates, lipid metabolism weakens, and hepatic lipid …

Simple Summary The eggshell provides physical protection of the internal components of
the egg. Calcium, the main mineral forming eggshell, comes both directly from the diet but …

Decades of intensive genetic selection in commercial layers has resulted in earlier
maturation, while sustaining high production rates to 100 wks of age (woa). To support …

Much of the global egg industry is currently transitioning from conventional cage to
alternative (ie enriched cage, single-and multi-tier free run, free range, and organic) housing …

This study explored the effects of uterine inflammation on eggshell mineralization,
ultrastructure and mechanical properties in laying hens modified by a lipopolysaccharide …

Translucent egg consumption is low due to consumer acceptance and quality concerns,
which is a problem that egg producers need to address. This study was performed to …

Prediction equations allow the estimation of dependent variable from the value obtained
from the measurements of an independent variable. Comparisons of estimates obtained for …