Negative effects of fertile egg storage on the egg and the embryo and suggested hatchery management to minimise such problems

Egg storage is a common and important practice in the poultry industry. Knowledge of the effects of storage on the egg, the embryo and incubation yield is important for planning incubation by hatcheries. Recommendations for storage environmental conditions depend mainly on the breeder age and storag...

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Published in:World's poultry science journal 2013-03, Vol.69 (1), p.35-44
Main Authors: ROCHA, J.S.R., BAIÃO, N.C., BARBOSA, V.M., POMPEU, M.A., FERNANDES, M.N.S., LARA, L.J.C., MATIAS, C.F.Q., BATISTA, J.V.M.S.P.
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Language:English
Subjects:
albumen
development
embryonic
Embryonic growth stage
Embryos
Environmental conditions
hatchability
Incubation
period
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Summary:Egg storage is a common and important practice in the poultry industry. Knowledge of the effects of storage on the egg, the embryo and incubation yield is important for planning incubation by hatcheries. Recommendations for storage environmental conditions depend mainly on the breeder age and storage time. Storage from seven days or more alters the characteristics of albumen, reduces incubation yield, increases incubation period and can damage embryonic development. When working with long storage periods, the adoption of management practices such as storing the egg with the thin tip down, egg turning during storage and pre-storage incubation should be considered to reduce the negative effects on the incubation yield.
ISSN:0043-9339
1743-4777
DOI:10.1017/S0043933913000044