The objective of this study was to evaluate the effects of storage temperature and time on the quality parameters of eggs from laying hens at peak production. A total of 576 eggs were obtained from Lohmann Light-Brown hens, which were collected 3 times when the hens were 26, 27, and 28 weeks old. The fresh eggs were collected and measured within 2 h of being laid. Samples of 48 eggs each were s...

Two freshwater fish models were selected caught in river Tigris passing through Neinava province, to investigate their reproductive systems. A total of 45 of Hemri Barbus luteus and 32 of Ethri, Varicorhinuus trutta were examined during the period between January 2008 and November 2009 to study their female and male reproductive systems, from gross morphological and histological aspects .Female...

We aimed to identify whether the physical characteristics of eggs such as yolk and eggshell color influence purchase decision through a consumer survey compound by 1567 individuals’ information answered from different regions, genders, income, education levels in Brazil. The opinion participants was evaluated free word associations, related preferences for eggs. Afterward, individuals were aske...

Salted eggs are livestock products that have undergone a salting process to extend shelf life, add flavor, and increase consumer tastes. The fat content in duck is very high, reaching 35-34%, concentrated egg yolks. It could be dangerous if consumed excess; therefore, study was conducted determine the of salted with addition sweet orange juice (Citrus). sinesis L). This used (Citrus L) differen...

Lutein is being considered as a nutrient for prevention of macular degeneration in the aging population. Two experiments were designed to study the transfer efficiency of lutein from the layers' diet into the egg. In experiment 1, laying hens were fed corn-soy diets supplemented with 0, 125, 250, 375, 500, 625, 750, or 1000 ppm of lutein. After 30 d, eggs were collected and assayed for lutein. ...

Natto is a Japanese traditional soybean product fermented by Bacillus natto. The effects of dried fermented soybean (natto) supplement on egg production and egg qualities of layer chickens was studied with regard to the effective use of various waste foods in Japan. Dried natto, prepared by heating at 60°C, was added to a basic diet at a level of up to 3%. Forty 166-wk-old layer chickens (Rhode...

BACKGROUND To describe 19 years of clinical experience managing pediatric patients with testicular yolk sac tumors at the Chongqing Medical University Affiliated Children's Hospital. METHODS This study involved a retrospective review of the records of 61 pediatric patients who presented with testicular yolk sac tumor at our institution between 1995 and 2014. RESULTS All patients presented w...

AIM The aim was to study the effect of supplementation of lysine producing microbes (LPM) as an in vivo source of lysine on performance and egg quality characters of post-peak layers. MATERIALS AND METHODS BIS (1992) specified diets (except crude protein [CP] and lysine) were prepared using either soybean meal (SBM) or groundnut extractions (GNE) or sunflower extractions (SFE) with 16 and 15%...