A complete well-formed egg is indeed a work of art. Factors which combine to impart overall egg quality – size, shape, colour, smooth intact shell, internal integrity (albumen and yolk), quality and freshness – encourage purchasers to buy and consume eggs.
Proper layer care for consistent supplies of high quality eggs requires knowledge and patience to ensure hens are well housed, fed and watered, and suffer as little stress as possible.
The route to improving flock performance lies in good litter management. Poultry litter too dry or too wet stresses the flock and generally results in reduced profits. And, producers can best manage litter conditions in the poultry house by taking a disciplined approach to the watering system. This means preventing leaks, maintaining the correct drinker height and regularly adjusting the pressure to ensure the birds are getting the maximum amount of water without wetting the litter.
Biosecurity is a vital tool to reduce the effect of infections and decrease the impact of diseases in livestock populations. Adopting biosecurity practices in livestock production can increase profitability by keeping viral diseases at bay and improving production efficiency. It is extremely important that poultry industry, in particular, implement a comprehensive biosecurity programme to ensure better quality production.
Efficient feed utilization has a great effect on profitability as feed represents the major cost of poultry production.
