Transcriptomic analysis of the liver in aged laying hens with different eggshell strength [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2023 : Eggshell is composed of a very ordered and mineralized structure and is important for egg quality. Eggshell strength is particularly important because of its direct association with economic outcomes and egg safety.
G.P. Han, J.H. Kim, J.-M. Kim, D.Y. Kil
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Poultry ScienceThis study investigated the differences of calcium transport-related proteins and metabolites in the uterus of hens with different breaking strength eggshell during the eggshell calcification. A total of 200 Hy-Line Brown laying hens, aged 75 weeks, were
Ying-ying Yang +5 more
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Non-Destructive Eggshell Strength Assessment Using Hertz Contact Theory—Part II: Implementation and Validation [PDF]
Foods, 2023 Eggshell strength is a critical quality factor for consumption eggs as it affects the probability of breakage in practice. In this study, a fast and low-cost methodology for the non-destructive determination of eggshell strength is presented.
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Case Studies in Construction Materials, 2023 Though the European Commission classifies eggshell as a hazardous material, using eggshell powder in place of cement can aid in waste reduction and contribute to sustainability initiatives. Eggshell powder replaces cement in concrete manufacturing due to
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Non-Destructive Eggshell Strength Assessment Using Hertz Contact Theory Part I: Theory and Applicability [PDF]
Foods, 2023 In the egg industry, fast and highly reliable quality measurements are crucial. This study presents a novel method based on Hertz contact theory that allows for non-destructive determination of eggshell strength. The goal of the study was to evaluate the
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Research Note: Improvement of eggshell strength and intensity of brown eggshell color by dietary magnesium and δ-aminolevulinic acid supplementation in laying hens [PDF]
Poultry Science, 2022 : The objective of the current experiment was to investigate the effect of dietary magnesium (Mg) and δ-aminolevulinic acid (ALA) supplementation on productive performance and egg quality in laying hens.
Jong Hyuk Kim +3 more
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Non-destructive measurement of eggshell strength using NIR spectroscopy and explainable artificial intelligence [PDF]
Journal of the Science of Food and AgricultureEggshell strength is crucial for ensuring high‐quality eggs, reducing breakage during handling, and meeting consumer expectations for freshness and integrity. Conventional methods of eggshell strength measurement are often destructive, time‐consuming and
Mohammed Kamruzzaman +2 more
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Low Level of Dietary Organic Trace Elements Improve the Eggshell Strength, Trace Element Utilization, and Intestinal Function in Late-Phase Laying Hens. [PDF]
Front Vet Sci, 2022 This study was conducted to evaluate the effects of organic trace elements (Cu, Fe, Zn, and Mn) on performance, egg quality, trace elements utilization, and intestinal function in late-phase laying hens.
Chen X +8 more
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Identification of Age-Specific and Common Key Regulatory Mechanisms Governing Eggshell Strength in Chicken Using Random Forests. [PDF]
Genes (Basel), 2020 In today’s chicken egg industry, maintaining the strength of eggshells in longer laying cycles is pivotal for improving the persistency of egg laying. Eggshell development and mineralization underlie a complex regulatory interplay of various proteins and
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Multi-omics reveals key cell types and gene families regulating eggshell strength in chicken uteri. [PDF]
Zool ResEggs represent an accessible and nutrient-dense source of high-quality animal protein, and decades of selective breeding have markedly elevated reproductive output in commercial laying hens.
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