Which measurement is commonly used as an indirect indicator of eggshell quality?
Correct answer: B. Egg specific gravity
- A. Yolk antibody titre
- B. Egg specific gravity
- C. Albumen pH alone
- D. Haugh unit value
Explanation
Egg specific gravity reflects the relative amount of shell in relation to egg contents and is therefore useful for assessing shell quality. Haugh units mainly evaluate albumen quality, not shell strength.
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