Foundation is key for eggshell quality

Establishing a good foundation is the basis of a good egg, whether it is laid for consumption or for reproduction purposes. To a large extent, this depends on the diet on which the bird is fed. Evidence is now accumulating that organic selenium influences structural changes in the mammillary layer of shells, which leads to improved shell quality. By Professor Sally E. Solomon, Senior Research Fellow, University of Glasgow Veterinary School, Scotland In the language of the estate agent, “L