Key Factors Affecting Egg Quality
Egg quality is influenced by three primary factors:
- Nutrition & Digestion Efficiency – Proper absorption of fats, proteins, and minerals is essential for high-quality eggshells, yolks, and albumen.
- Daily Management Practices – Housing conditions, disease prevention, and stress reduction directly impact egg consistency and structure.
- Liver Health & Metabolism – The liver plays a vital role in nutrient processing and waste elimination, affecting both egg formation and overall hen productivity.
One of the most effective ways to optimize nutrient absorption and liver function is through bile acid supplementation.
Common Egg Defects, Causes, and Solutions
How Bile Acids Improve Egg Quality
1. Enhancing Fat Digestion for Better Yolk Quality
- Richer, more vibrant yolks: Bile acids improve the absorption of xanthophylls (natural yolk pigments from feed ingredients like corn and marigold meal), resulting in deeper, uniform yolk color.
- Better yolk consistency: With enhanced fat metabolism, yolks become firmer, reducing watery or unstable yolk texture.
2. Strengthening Eggshells by Boosting Calcium & Vitamin Absorption
- Better calcium utilization: Bile acids improve fat digestion, which enhances the absorption of vitamin D3, a key nutrient for calcium metabolism and eggshell formation.
- Stronger shells, fewer breakages: With better calcium metabolism, layers produce thicker, more resistant shells, reducing losses from fragile eggs.
3. Supporting Liver Health for Consistent Production
- A healthy liver improves egg formation, reducing the incidence of blood spots, meat spots, and irregular egg whites.
- Prevents fatty liver syndrome, a common issue in high-performing hens that leads to reduced laying rates and poor egg quality.
?? Recommended Dosage: 200g/ton of feed to optimize digestion, nutrient absorption, and overall production performance.
Daily Farm Management for High-Quality Eggs
1. Feed & Nutrition Management
- Ensure diets contain balanced fat, calcium, and amino acids to maximize efficiency.
- Supplement bile acids (200g/ton) to improve nutrient absorption, especially in low-energy diets or heat-stressed flocks.
- Adjust feeding strategies based on egg quality monitoring to maintain consistency.
2. Housing & Environmental Control
- Maintain an optimal temperature of 18-24°C to prevent heat stress, which weakens eggshells.
- Ensure good ventilation to reduce ammonia buildup, which affects shell quality.
- Use comfortable nesting areas with soft bedding to prevent breakage.
3. Stress Reduction & Biosecurity Measures
- Minimize loud noises and sudden disturbances that cause stress-related defects like wrinkled eggs.
- Maintain a stable lighting schedule (14-16 hours per day) to regulate egg production cycles.
- Implement vaccination programs & disease prevention to maintain flock health and prevent infections that affect egg formation.
4. Proper Egg Handling & Storage
- Collect eggs frequently (at least 3-4 times per day) to minimize breakage.
- Handle eggs gently to avoid cracks and structural damage.
- Store eggs at 4-7°C with 70-85% humidity to preserve freshness and internal quality.
