#51 - Light, color and hatch: The impact of eggshell quality on hatchability - Leticia Orellana

Approximately 244,000,000 eggs are set in incubators every week, and the average hatchability reported by the National Agricultural Statistical Service is 79.4%. That means only 79.4% of those eggs are hatching. As we know, this is a crucial productivity factor. Leticia Orellana, our guest, is conducting an in-depth study on hatchability and eggshell quality parameters, such as translucency and color intensity, and their relationship with other production factors.
"In terms of hatchability, we found an almost 7% difference in hatchability when comparing a low translucent egg with a high translucent egg. You know, a 1% difference in hatchability is significant in the industry." - Leticia Orellana
(00:00) Highlight(02:20) Introduction and educational background(03:38) Hatching eggs’ parameters (08:02) Quantifying eggshell quality: measuring parameters(12:20) Correlation between eggshell quality and hatchability(18:27) Eggshell color gradient and its correlation with hatchability and inner quality (23:51) Research's next steps (40:46) Ending of episode
Meet the guest: Leticia Orellana
Experience:Graduate Research Assistant (Auburn University)
Background:B.Sc in Food Science and Technology (EAP Zamorano)
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