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July 23, 1925
The Gordon Journal
Gordon, Sheridan County, Nebraska
What is this article about?
University of Nebraska Agricultural College advises producing infertile eggs for better market prices by separating male birds, as fertility spoils eggs above 68 degrees and males disrupt flocks.
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Produce Infertile Eggs
For Marketing Purposes
With eggs being bought on a quality basis at Nebraska points, the production of infertile eggs becomes more and more a factor in getting a higher price for eggs, says the University of Nebraska Agricultural College. Experiments have shown that the critical temperature of a fertile egg is 68 degrees. It is difficult if not impossible to keep eggs at a temperature below that point at all times before they reach the consumer. Besides spoiling the eggs the male birds are a disturbing element in the flock not necessary in the production of eggs. If the male birds are needed for next year's breeding pens or flock, confine them away from the hens from which eggs are sold for market.
The loss in market eggs because of fertility is great. Let's reduce it by selling or confining separately all male birds.
For Marketing Purposes
With eggs being bought on a quality basis at Nebraska points, the production of infertile eggs becomes more and more a factor in getting a higher price for eggs, says the University of Nebraska Agricultural College. Experiments have shown that the critical temperature of a fertile egg is 68 degrees. It is difficult if not impossible to keep eggs at a temperature below that point at all times before they reach the consumer. Besides spoiling the eggs the male birds are a disturbing element in the flock not necessary in the production of eggs. If the male birds are needed for next year's breeding pens or flock, confine them away from the hens from which eggs are sold for market.
The loss in market eggs because of fertility is great. Let's reduce it by selling or confining separately all male birds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Agricultural Advice
What keywords are associated?
Infertile Eggs
Egg Production
Nebraska Farming
Male Birds Separation
Market Prices
What entities or persons were involved?
University Of Nebraska Agricultural College
Where did it happen?
Nebraska
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University Of Nebraska Agricultural College
Location
Nebraska
Story Details
Advice on producing infertile eggs by separating male birds to avoid spoilage and achieve higher market prices, as fertility affects eggs above 68 degrees.