FOOD week 4 Egg Quality, Spoilage, Saftety and Management

Which breed of chicken is favored by commercial egg producers in Australia?

What percentage of an avian egg is comprised of albumen?

Which component of egg yolks has been shown to potentially prevent atherosclerosis?

What is the average protein content of a medium-size egg?

What is the main function of the waxy hydrophobic, proteinaceous layer on an eggshell?

Which of the following is true about egg consumption in ancient humans?

Which of the following is NOT a factor that can damage the cuticle of an egg?

What is the purpose of the lysozyme, avidin, and protease inhibitors found in egg white?

Which technology is used to detect internal defects in eggs?

What is the Haugh unit a measure of?

Which environmental factor can reduce egg quality and increase the risk of Salmonella contamination?

Which of the following is NOT a factor affecting egg production?

What is the major route for disease/pathogen transmission in poultry?

What is the main concern driving welfare considerations in the egg industry?

Which disease has been detected in poultry egg facilities in NSW and Victoria?

What is the main method mentioned to safeguard egg production and the supply chain?

Which disease can cause big liver and spleen in chickens?

Which disease is caused by bacteria and can result in sticky eyes and respiratory symptoms in chickens?

Which disease is caused by parasites and can lead to weight loss and poor growth in chickens?

Which disease is caused by a virus and can result in tumors in chickens?

Which of the following statements about ancient Egyptian food sources is true?

What was the average number of eggs laid per year by hens in the 1900s?

When did intensive egg production, with commercial farms housing 500,000 hens, get introduced?

What is the current trend in Australia regarding caged hen production?

What is the impact of free-range farming on chicken productivity, mortality, health, and welfare compared to conventional farms?