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Review
. 2022 Oct 30:2022:1393392.
doi: 10.1155/2022/1393392. eCollection 2022.

Advanced Practical Strategies to Enhance Table Egg Production

Karim El-Sabrout  1 , Sarah Aggag  2 , Birendra Mishra  3
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Review

Advanced Practical Strategies to Enhance Table Egg Production

Karim El-Sabrout et al. Scientifica (Cairo). .

Abstract

The global demand for table eggs has increased exponentially due to the growing human population. To meet this demand, major advances in hen genetics, nutrition, and husbandry procedures are required. Developing cost-effective and practically applicable strategies to improve egg production and quality is necessary for the development of egg industry worldwide. Consumers have shown a strong desire regarding the improvement of hens' welfare and egg quality. They also become interested in functional and designer foods. Modifications in the nutritional composition of laying hen diets significantly impact egg nutritional composition and quality preservation. According to previous scientific research, enriched egg products can benefit human health. However, producers are facing a serious challenge in optimizing breeding, housing, and dietary strategies to ensure hen health and high product quality. This review discussed several practical strategies to increase egg production, quality, and hens' welfare. These practical strategies can potentially be used in layer farms for sustainable egg production. One of these strategies is the transition from conventional to enriched or cage-free production systems, thereby improving bird behavior and welfare. In addition, widely use of plant/herbal substances as dietary supplements in layers' diets positively impacts hens' physiological, productive, reproductive, and immunological performances.

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Conflict of interest statement

The authors declare that they have no conflicts of interest.

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Unconventional and designer egg products.
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Schematic overview of the main factors that can affect egg production and quality.
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