Supporting eggshell quality and the economics of egg production

An integrated feed, farm and health strategy, including tailored supplementation strategies, farm feeding practices and health management, can support eggshell quality, the longevity of layers’ productivity and producer economics. High-quality eggshells are a prerequisite for first-grade eggs and production economics. But achieving good eggshell quality becomes more difficult during the late stages of a layer’s production when hens’ shells become thinner while their eggs become larger. T