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Optimum Egg Quality

Author : Jeffrey A. Coutts
Publisher : 5m Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9780953015061
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (15 download)

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Download or read book Optimum Egg Quality written by Jeffrey A. Coutts and published by 5m Publishing. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Optimum Egg Quality Handbook describes in detail all the main egg defects, internal and external and looks at the possible causes and corresponding control measures. A comprehensive practical guide to improving egg quality. A fresh egg, with a clean, smooth, brown or white shell, a pure, deep-yellow yolk and a translucent, firm white - this is the ideal of the egg producer and the consumer. How can producers make sure that hens lay more eggs like this, and fewer with shell or internal defects? The Optimum Egg Quality Handbook describes 15 shell defects and 9 internal defects, each illustrated with a colour photograph. It explains the possible causes and corresponding control measures for each defect. Egg producers and anyone else interested in poultry management will find this book a comprehensive, yet clear, simple and practical guide to improving egg quality.

It Starts with the Egg

Author : Rebecca Fett
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780999676189
Total Pages : 326 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (761 download)

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Download or read book It Starts with the Egg written by Rebecca Fett and published by . This book was released on 2019-02-28 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A practical and evidence-backed approach for improving egg quality and fertility-- fully revised and updated in 2019. The latest scientific research reveals that egg quality has a powerful impact on how long it takes to get pregnant and the risk of miscarriage. Poor egg quality is in fact the single most important cause of age-related infertility, recurrent miscarriage, and failed IVF cycles. Based on a vast array of scientific research, It Starts with the Egg provides a comprehensive program for improving egg quality in three months, with specific advice tailored to a variety of fertility challenges-- including endometriosis, unexplained infertility, diminished ovarian reserve, PCOS, and recurrent miscarriage. With concrete strategies such as minimizing exposure to common environmental toxins, choosing the right vitamins and supplements to safeguard developing eggs, and harnessing nutritional advice shown to boost IVF success rates, this book offers practical solutions that will help you get pregnant faster and deliver a healthy baby.

Beak Trimming Handbook for Egg Producers

Author : Phil Glatz
Publisher : Landlinks Press
ISBN 13 : 0643098631
Total Pages : 71 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (43 download)

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Download or read book Beak Trimming Handbook for Egg Producers written by Phil Glatz and published by Landlinks Press. This book was released on 2006-03-02 with total page 71 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Beak Trimming Handbook for Egg Producers is a straightforward, practical guide to beak trimming of egg-laying hens to minimise cannibalism. It provides comprehensive information on why birds peck and how pecking can lead to problems like cannibalism; the methods available to beak trim birds; why a particular method should be chosen; and at what age birds may be trimmed. The book addresses quality control of beak trimming, enabling egg producers to be confident that equipment is properly set up, that birds are handled and trimmed according to best practice and farm biosecurity is maintained. Management of birds following beak trimming, to protect of the welfare of the birds and to ensure maximum productivity, is covered in detail. Best-practice, current methods of beak trimming, costs of trimming and ways to reduce the use of trimming are examined, along with expected future developments. The advantages and disadvantages of beak trimming are fully explored, covering both public and industry attitudes to the operation. Alternatives to beak trimming are canvassed to understand how the use of fitted devices, enrichment devices, abrasives, low lighting and the choice of low-pecking strains of birds can reduce the need for beak trimming. Finally, the book discusses strategies for minimising cannibalism and how the chosen strategy may be documented and justified. Please note that this book is spiral-bound.

A Handbook for Small Scale Egg Production

Author : Pedzisai Matimbe
Publisher : GRIN Verlag
ISBN 13 : 3668055378
Total Pages : 28 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (68 download)

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Download or read book A Handbook for Small Scale Egg Production written by Pedzisai Matimbe and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2015-09-28 with total page 28 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Scientific Study from the year 2015 in the subject Instructor Plans: Agriculture / Forestry / Gardening, , language: English, abstract: This handbook provides useful information on how to keep layer hens profitably. It sheds light on factors to consider when selecting layer breeds, brooding and all critical management practices from day old up to marketing of eggs. Farmers need to grasp this hand book so that they will be able to produce a healthy flock. I recommend farmers to make use of this book without reservations because information and experience offered in this book is valuable. Farmers and inspired readers can make use of this hand book as a foundation to carry out researches as well as generating new ideas. Wish you the best of all luck in egg production.

The Fertility Handbook

Author : Mary Wingfield
Publisher : Gill & Macmillan Ltd
ISBN 13 : 0717172899
Total Pages : 328 pages
Book Rating : 4.7/5 (171 download)

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Download or read book The Fertility Handbook written by Mary Wingfield and published by Gill & Macmillan Ltd. This book was released on 2017-05-29 with total page 328 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Maximise your chance of getting pregnant with this up-to-date and authoritative book that provides a clear and holistic approach to fertility. Areas including: - Understanding your body and maximising your chances of conceiving naturally as well as through complex treatments such as IVF, IUI and egg freezing - A pre-conception plan with sections on lifestyle, nutrition and the role of stress - The common (and uncommon) causes of fertility problems in both men and women - Options for single people and same-sex couples - Up-to-date information on ethics, funding and the law both nationally and internationally - Insightful testimonials from patients dealing with fertility problems and the emotional impact of treatment.Written by Professor Mary Wingfield, one of Ireland's foremost fertility experts who has helped hundreds of people to conceive over the last thirty years. All royalties from the sale of this book will be donated to the Merrion Fertility Foundation, which funds fertility treatment.

Agriculture Handbook

Author :
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 48 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (319 download)

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Download or read book Agriculture Handbook written by and published by . This book was released on 1983 with total page 48 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Set includes revised editions of some issues.

Essentials of Food Science

Author : Vickie A. Vaclavik
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 146149138X
Total Pages : 499 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (614 download)

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Download or read book Essentials of Food Science written by Vickie A. Vaclavik and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2013-12-05 with total page 499 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The fourth edition of this classic text continues to use a multidisciplinary approach to expose the non-major food science student to the physical and chemical composition of foods. Additionally, food preparation and processing, food safety, food chemistry, and food technology applications are discussed in this single source of information. The book begins with an Introduction to Food Components, Quality and Water. Next, it addresses Carbohydrates in Food, Starches, Pectins and Gums. Grains: Cereals, Flour, Rice and Pasta, and Vegetables and Fruits follow. Proteins in Food, Meat, Poultry, Fish, and Dry Beans; Eggs and Egg Products, Milk and Milk Products as well as Fats and Oil Products, Food Emulsions and Foams are covered. Next, Sugar, Sweeteners, and Confections and a chapter on Baked Products Batters and Dough is presented. A new section entitled Aspects of Food Processing covers information on Food Preservation, Food Additives, and Food Packaging. Food Safety and Government Regulation of the Food Supply and Labeling are also discussed in this text. As appropriate, each chapter discusses the nutritive value and safety issues of the highlighted commodity. The USDA My Plate is utilized throughout the chapters. A Conclusion, Glossary and further References as well as Bibliography are included in each chapter. Appendices at the end of the book include a variety of current topics such as Biotechnology, Functional Foods, Nutraceuticals, Phytochemicals, Medical Foods, USDA Choosemyplate.gov, Food Label Health Claims, Research Chefs Association certification, Human Nutrigenomics and New Product Development.

Egg Quality Handbook

Author : Jeffrey A. Coutts
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9780724232222
Total Pages : 45 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (322 download)

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Download or read book Egg Quality Handbook written by Jeffrey A. Coutts and published by . This book was released on 1990 with total page 45 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A guide book for egg producers describing 15 shell defects and nine internal defects, each with a colour photograph. Causes of defects are explained and solutions are recommended. A glossary is included.

Be Fruitful

Author : Victoria Maizes
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
ISBN 13 : 1451645481
Total Pages : 280 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (516 download)

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Download or read book Be Fruitful written by Victoria Maizes and published by Simon and Schuster. This book was released on 2013-02-05 with total page 280 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: From an internationally recognized integrative physician, a thorough guide to fertility that encompasses all aspects of female well-being to help women prepare their bodies for easy conception, pregnancy, and the delivery of healthy babies. The increase in environmental toxins, processed foods, and stress, as well as the advancing ages at which couples seek to have children, have made it more difficult for women to conceive. In Be Fruitful, Dr. Victoria Maizes, an expert on women’s health and the executive director of the Arizona Center for Integrative Medicine, delivers all the information women and their partners need in order to conceive with ease and confidence, and to bear healthy children. Warm, friendly, and hands-on, Be Fruitful offers a comprehensive self-assessment to help identify any potential physical, emotional, and practical roadblocks that may interfere with conception, as well as clear and easy-to-follow dietary, supplemental, and exercise recommendations proven to increase optimal fertility. Dr. Maizes details how nutrition, mind-body practices, elimination of environmental toxins, and traditional Chinese medicine can all contribute to a successful pregnancy. Unique in its integrative approach, Be Fruitful acknowledges that wellness comes from caring for the entire person—not just the physical body—a crucial factor for the countless women trying to conceive and committed to transforming their overall health.

Improving the Safety and Quality of Eggs and Egg Products

Author : F Van Immerseel
Publisher : Elsevier
ISBN 13 : 0857093924
Total Pages : 441 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (57 download)

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Download or read book Improving the Safety and Quality of Eggs and Egg Products written by F Van Immerseel and published by Elsevier. This book was released on 2011-08-19 with total page 441 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eggs are economical and of high nutritional value, yet can also be a source of foodborne disease. Understanding of the factors influencing egg quality has increased in recent years and new technologies to assure egg safety have been developed. Improving the safety and quality of eggs and egg products reviews recent research in these areasVolume 2 focuses on egg safety and nutritional quality. Part one provides an overview of egg contaminants, covering both microbial pathogens and chemical residues. Salmonella control in laying hens is the focus of part two. Chapters cover essential topics such as monitoring and control procedures in laying flocks and egg decontamination methods. Finally, part three looks at the role of eggs in nutrition and other health applications. Chapters cover dietary cholesterol, egg allergy, egg enrichment and bioactive fractions of eggs, among other topics.With its distinguished editors and international team of contributors, Volume 2 of Improving the safety and quality of eggs and egg products is an essential reference for managers in the egg industry, professionals in the food industry using eggs as ingredients and all those with a research interest in the subject. - Focuses on egg safety and nutritional quality with reference to egg contaminants such as Salmonella Enteritidis - Chapters discuss essential topics such as monitoring and control procedures in laying flocks and egg decontamination methods - Presents a comprehensive overview of the role of eggs in nutrition and other health applications including dietary cholesterol, egg allergy, egg enrichment and bioactive fractions of eggs

How to Prepare the Egg and Embryo to Maximize IVF Success

Author : Gabor Kovacs
Publisher : Cambridge University Press
ISBN 13 : 1108668461
Total Pages : 402 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (86 download)

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Book Synopsis How to Prepare the Egg and Embryo to Maximize IVF Success by : Gabor Kovacs

Download or read book How to Prepare the Egg and Embryo to Maximize IVF Success written by Gabor Kovacs and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2019-01-09 with total page 402 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This comprehensive review of the factors that affect the harvesting and preparation of oocytes and the management of embryos will allow practitioners to make evidence-based decisions for successful IVF. The book reviews and re-considers the value of strategies and outcomes in the management of fertility and conception rates, centred on the production of oocytes, and successful development of the embryo. Authored by leading experts in the field, chapters engage with treatments and strategies that affect the production of oocytes and embryos, optimizing outcomes in the management of female fertility, conception rates, and live births. This vital guide covers controlled ovarian hyperstimulation, the role of AMH in determining ovarian reserve, and primary stimulation agents and the use of adjuncts. Integral for all clinicians and embryologists working in reproductive medicine units, readers are provided with evidence-based, comprehensive advice and review of all factors affecting the management of oocytes and the embryo that are vital for successful IVF cycles.

Poultry Meat and Egg Production

Author : Carmen Parkhurst
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
ISBN 13 : 1475706839
Total Pages : 307 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (757 download)

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Download or read book Poultry Meat and Egg Production written by Carmen Parkhurst and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poultry Meat and Egg Production has been prepared primarily for use as a text for students taking their first courses in poultry manage ment. The general overall science and production practices currently in use in the industry have been characterized and described so that the student can gain insight into the industry. Reading portions of chapters before the lecture discussions and laboratory sessions will be helpful in giving students an understanding of the material. Also, this gives the instructor an opportunity to emphasize in the lectures areas of current concern in the industry, and to present topics of his or her choice in greater detail. We wish to acknowledge and thank the following scientists who reviewed and critically evaluated the several chapters and made many helpful suggestions: Dr. Bobby Barnett, Clemson University; Mr. D. O. Bell, University of California; Dr. Donald Bray (retired), University of Illinois; Dr. W. H. Burke, University of Georgia; Dr. Frank Cherms, Nicholas Turkey Breeding Farms, Inc., Sonoma, California; Dr. Wen dell Carlson (retired), South Dakota State University; Dr. J. V. Craig, Kansas State University; Dr. K. Goodwin (retired), Pennsylvania State University; Dr. T. L. Goodwin, University of Arkansas; Dr. G. C.

Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks

Author : Gail Damerow
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1612120148
Total Pages : 241 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (121 download)

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Download or read book Hatching & Brooding Your Own Chicks written by Gail Damerow and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2013-01-15 with total page 241 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gail Damerow shows you how to incubate, hatch, and brood baby chickens, ducklings, goslings, turkey poults, and guinea keets. With advice on everything from selecting a breed and choosing the best incubator to feeding and caring for newborn chicks in a brooder, this comprehensive guide also covers issues like embryo development, panting chicks, and a variety of common birth defects. Whether you want to hatch three eggs or one hundred, you’ll find all the information you need to make your poultry-raising operation a success.

Handbook of Egg Science and Technology

Author : Yoshinori Mine
Publisher : CRC Press
ISBN 13 : 1000899616
Total Pages : 807 pages
Book Rating : 4.0/5 (8 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Egg Science and Technology written by Yoshinori Mine and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2023-09-12 with total page 807 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Eggs are one of the most popular foods worldwide due to their great taste and versatility, economical value and high nutritional content. The egg plays an important role in the human diet, both for the nutritional value of its many components (e.g., proteins, vitamins, minerals, choline, specific long chain fatty acids) as well for its wide range of functional characteristics, including foaming, gelling and emulsifying properties. The egg sector is a vibrant field with many new developments in terms of production, processing and commercialization as well as research. Since the beginning of the 21st century, the global production of eggs has grown by 69.5%, farm production systems have evolved to improve the welfare of laying hens, many eggshell and egg products have been developed to address the changing demands of consumers and our knowledge of the composition of the egg has been boosted by the latest gene-based technologies. Information on the science and technology of egg and egg processing is essential to governments, academia and industry. The Handbook of Egg Science and Technology aims to be the first book providing a complete source of information about egg science and technology, covering topics such as world egg production, marketing of eggs, chemistry of egg components, functional properties of egg components, egg processing, egg product development, eggshell quality, grading, egg microbiology, egg pasteurization, egg nutrition and bioactive components, egg biotechnology and sustainability of egg production. Features Includes the most current and comprehensive scientific and technical information about egg science and technology Presents an ideal guide for professionals in related food industries, egg business consultants, regulatory agencies and research groups Answers the need for a comprehensive textbook for upper-level undergraduate and graduate courses in food science, animal science and poultry departments A global panel of experts in the field of egg science was gathered with the aim to provide the most updated information and development on many topics likely to interest readers ranging from academia and food science students to managers working in the food production and egg processing sectors. This handbook is an excellent resource for the food and poultry industry, R&D sectors, as well as experts in the field of food and nutrition.

Pocketful of Poultry

Author : Carol Ekarius
Publisher : Storey Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1580176771
Total Pages : 273 pages
Book Rating : 4.5/5 (81 download)

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Download or read book Pocketful of Poultry written by Carol Ekarius and published by Storey Publishing. This book was released on 2007-01-01 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Poultry in a pocket-size book? Why not, when the birds in question are neatly corralled into an appealing little volume, just right for gift giving, easy browsing, or tucking into a bag or pocket for quick reference at a poultry show or auction. More than 100 poultry pals show their amazing colors in full-page images that capture their good looks and lively personalities. Intricate feather patterns, imposing crests and wattles, and grinning beaks are just a few of their appealing features. From laying hens to heritage turkeys to adorable ducks, here are all the common barnyard favorites, plus rare breeds from around the world. Facing each poultry portrait is an informational page offering facts about the breed and a handy at-a-glance reference bar identifying the type of poultry (chicken, turkey, duck, goose), its primary use (laying, meat, game, or ornamental bird), and its conservation status. Breeders, enthusiasts, and anyone who has ever paused to admire a handsome chicken will be delighted by the photographs and enlightened by the breed profiles in Pocketful of Poultry.

Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology, Secondary Processing

Author : Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta
Publisher : John Wiley and Sons
ISBN 13 : 0470504463
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.4/5 (75 download)

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Download or read book Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology, Secondary Processing written by Isabel Guerrero-Legarreta and published by John Wiley and Sons. This book was released on 2010-03-30 with total page 632 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A comprehensive reference for the poultry industry—Volume 2 describes poultry processing from raw meat to final retail products With an unparalleled level of coverage, the Handbook of Poultry Science and Technology provides an up-to-date and comprehensive reference on poultry processing. Volume 2: Secondary Processing covers processing poultry from raw meat to uncooked, cooked or semi-cooked retail products. It includes the scientific, technical, and engineering principles of poultry processing, methods and product categories, product manufacturing and attributes, and sanitation and safety. Volume 2: Secondary Processing is divided into seven parts: Secondary processing of poultry products—an overview Methods in processing poultry products—includes emulsions and gelations; breading and battering; mechanical deboning; marination, cooking, and curing; and non-meat ingredients Product manufacturing—includes canned poultry meat, turkey bacon and sausage, breaded product (nuggets), paste product (pâté), poultry ham, luncheon meat, processed functional egg products, and special dietary products for the elderly, the ill, children, and infants Product quality and sensory attributes—includes texture and tenderness, protein and poultry meat quality, flavors, color, handling refrigerated poultry, and more Engineering principles, operations, and equipment—includes processing equipment, thermal processing, packaging, and more Contaminants, pathogens, analysis, and quality assurance—includes microbial ecology and spoilage in poultry and poultry products; campylobacter; microbiology of ready-to-eat poultry products; and chemical and microbial analysis Safety systems in the United States—includes U.S. sanitation requirements, HACCP, U.S. enforcement tools and mechanisms

USDA Egg-Grading Manual

Author : United States Department of Agriculture
Publisher :
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 56 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (722 download)

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Download or read book USDA Egg-Grading Manual written by United States Department of Agriculture and published by . This book was released on 2020-08-04 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Egg-Grading Manual Agricultural Marketing Service Agricultural Handbook Number 75 This manual is an aid in teaching both beginning and experienced egg graders the correct interpretation and application of the U.S. standards, grades, and weight classes for eggs. It can serve as a guide in short courses or grading schools when supplemented with lectures, group discussions, and demonstrations. This manual should also prove useful to those teaching or working in the production, processing, and marketing of eggs. Although some of the material in this manual is not directly related to the actual grading function, knowledge of it will help graders do a better job in handling eggs and in maintaining egg quality. Such information will give graders a better understanding of their job, and will aid them in acquiring the knowledge necessary to do their jobs well. This manual provides graders with an understanding of egg marketing, the purpose of grading, production and processing practices, and Federal-State grading programs. An in-depth description of USDA's egg grading and certification programs is provided for use by processors, marketers, volume food buyers, and retailers to enhance their procurement and quality control activities. Content: I. Introduction II. Production and Maintenance of Egg Quality III. Structure, Composition, and Formation of the Egg IV. Grading V. Quality Factors VI. U.S. Standards, Grades, and Weight Classes for Shell Eggs VII. Determining Interior Quality by Hand Candling. VIII. Determining Interior Quality by the Breakout Method IX. Egg Grading and Certification Services X. Official Grade Labeling and Identification XI. Certification to Specific Purchase Requirements XII. Plant Sanitation and Good Manufacturing Practices (PSGMP) Program XIII. Legislation Affecting Grading and Marketing of Eggs XIV. Egg Quality Schools and Training Sessions XV. Resource Materials Available. Notice: Full version, All Chapters included. This publication is available (Electronic version) in the official website of the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Disclaimer: "The use or appearance of U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), text, images or logos, Seals on this version does not imply or constitute endorsement of the distribution service."