![]() They have been used for studies in nutrition, embryology, genetics, toxicology, physiology, endocrinology, oncology and gerontology, and in biomedical research including virology ( Ratnamohan, 1985 Shanawany, 1994). The Japanese quails have been also used widely as a model species in research on poultry breeding and genetics of growth traits ( Wilson et al., 1961 Marks, 1990 Baumgartner, 1994). Since the domestication of Japanese quail during the last few decades, they have been used extensively for production purposes. Japanese quails are migratory game birds ( Sanford, 1957 Weatherbee and Jacobs, 1961). Among the various genera of the quails worldwide the most used representative in egg production is considered to be the Japanese quail ( Coturnix japónica). Quails are mid-sized birds belonging to the order Galliformes of the Phasianidae family. Fortomaris, in Improving the Safety and Quality of Eggs and Egg Products: Egg Chemistry, Production and Consumption, 2011 Quail Greater research support is needed to propel production and processing of quail eggs forward, to maintain a high level of food safety, and to meet consumers’ expectations for a unique, delicious, healthy egg alternative.Ī. Overall, the market in North America for quail eggs is underdeveloped. Common quail diseases and food safety issues are introduced. Nutrient enhancement of quail eggs through manipulation of the female diet is discussed. Quail egg characteristics, including a comparison of quail egg nutrients to those of chicken eggs, are provided. The life cycle, production systems, and feed requirements of quail, including egg processing options, and United States regulations are presented. ![]() A game bird that has been domesticated, Japanese quail are highly efficient producers of small, nutritious eggs. ![]() This introduction to quail eggs is for the novice with an interest in producing quail eggs for human consumption with a focus on Japanese quail ( Coturnix coturnix japonica). Jennifer Arthur, Masoumeh Bejaei, in Egg Innovations and Strategies for Improvements, 2017 Abstract ![]()
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