Advances in understanding and exploiting the genetics of egg quality

Code: 9781835455159
Publication date: 14-11-2025
Extent: 18 pages

Contributions by: Petek Settar, Hy-Line International, USA; and Jesus Arango, Cobb Genetics, USA, USA

Chapter synopsis:

Today’s egg layer industry has been shaped by implementation of some of the genetic advancements and market feedback, which has guided egg quality trait definitions aligned to specific customer demands. In this chapter we will discuss the definition of egg quality traits from their genetic perspective.



DOI: 10.19103/AS.2024.0150.18
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Table of contents
  • 1 Introduction
  • 2 Defnition of egg quality traits
  • 3 External quality
  • 4 Internal quality
  • 5 Functional characteristics of the egg
  • 6 Conclusion
  • 7 References

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