Determination of Cooling Rates and Carbon Dioxide Uptake in Eggs
By P. A. Curtis, Auburn University and K. M. Keener, K. E. Anderson, and J. B. Foegeding, North Carolina State University - The ability to rapidly cool shell eggs to 7°C is important in the prevention of Salmonella Enteritidis (SE) growth. In addition,...

Contamination of hatching eggs
Prepared by Michael Wineland, Extension Poultry Specialist and Carmen Christopher, North Carolina State University - This article looks at where the microbial contamination come from in hatching eggs and discusses what management strategies can be practiced...

Breakout Analyses Guide for Hatcheries
By Joseph M. Mauldin, Extension Poultry Scientist at the University of Georgia - To improve the performance of a hatchery breeder operation, the baseline quality must first be determined. This bulletin outlines the most productive quality procedures that...

Egg Shell Mottling and Hatchability
By R. Keith Bramwell, Extension Reproductive Specialist Center of Excellence for Poultry Science, University of Arkansas, published by Avian Advice. This article looks at the problem of egg shell mottling and investigates any possible effects it may have...

Hatching Ostrich Chicks
By Joe Berry, Extension Poultry Specialist, Oklahoma Cooperative Extension Service - Production of the ostrich in the US in locations other than zoos and wildlife preserves is a relatively new segment of animal husbandry. The natural home of the ostrich...