Eggs are of considerable importance in feeding the population, as they are a relatively
inexpensive and complex food source of very high biological value. The daily animal protein …

Although conventional battery hen cages are still prevalent in the global market, the
movement towards greener methods is gaining momentum beyond Europe. However, egg …

Simple Summary Avian welfare has become a highly debated issue for many activist groups
and legislators over the past several years. Recently, the EU and several US states have …

This study was carried out to determine the effect of dietary flaxseed meal (FSM)
supplemented with dried tomato pomace (DTP) and dried grape pomace (DGP) on …

There is increasing interest in using grass-fed beef (GFB) by-products to augment the
nutrient profile of eggs among local pasture-raising systems in the US. The objective of this …

This study determined the effect of layer age, egg-laying time, cage tier, and cage direction
(outward-inward) on egg quality parameters of commercial layer chickens reared in …

Examples from living systems at various levels of the biological hierarchy and also from
natural food products show that ultra-weak photon emission (UPE) has potential …

This study examined the effects of age, housing environment, and strain (Lohmann Sandy
(LS) and Lohmann LSL Classic (LW)) on egg quality traits. Deep litter (DL), free access to …

Simple Summary Outdoor-based systems can improve the product quantity and quality in
laying hens. This study investigated the laying performance and several egg quality …

Egg consumers are becoming increasingly concerned about animal welfare, so it is crucial
to develop a better understanding of whether alternative housing systems lead to higher …