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Grading Shell Eggs. Created By: Jerry Taylor Agriculture Education Teacher, Madison County High School Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2003. Why Grade Shell Eggs?. It sets a desired uniform measure of quality. ???. A B. Dirty. What are the Grades of shell eggs?.
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Grading Shell Eggs Created By: Jerry Taylor Agriculture Education Teacher, Madison County High School Georgia Agricultural Education Curriculum Office July 2003
Why Grade Shell Eggs? • It sets a desired uniform measure of quality. ???
A B Dirty What are the Grades of shell eggs?
Stains Adhering Material Shell Shape Shell Texture Body Checks Shell Thickness Very Small cage marks. None Normal Small scattered calcium deposits. Ridges not affecting shell shape. Free from thin spots. Standards for an A Quality Shell Egg
Stains Adhering Material Shell Shape Shell Texture Body Checks Shell Thickness Slight stain up to 1/32 of the shell. None Can be round or long pointed. Uneven texture, large calcium deposits. Definite ridges. Pronounced thin spots. Standards for a B Quality Shell Egg
Stains Adhering Material Prominent Stain over 1/32 of the shell. Adhering material ( feather, yolk, manure,etc.) Standards of a Dirty Shell Egg