Jornal de Ciência Veterinária e Diagnóstico Médico

Presence of Egg Contaminant Bacteria and Egg Deformities (External and Internal Qualities) which Potentially Affect Public Health and Egg Marketability in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Yohannes AT, Habtamu MT, Abreha MT, Endale B and Habtamu

Presence of Egg Contaminant Bacteria and Egg Deformities (External and Internal Qualities) which Potentially Affect Public Health and Egg Marketability in Mekelle, Ethiopia

Egg quality defects and associated public health concerns due to egg-borne infectious diseases has been remained as major issues in Ethiopian. With background in mind, the research work was conducted to obtain information on egg quality, egg contaminant bacteria, and associated economic and public health impacts on poultry farming, open air market areas and supermarkets in Mekelle city and vicinities.