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Animal Refresher, Poultry Science
Blood Spot in Egg Yolk
Egg yolk with blood spot is indicative of:
- Haemorrhage in ovary & infundibulum — Correct Answer
- Haemorrhage in Magnum
- Haemorrhage in uterus
- None of the above
Explanation:
Correct Answer: Haemorrhage in ovary & infundibulum
Blood spots in the yolk result from haemorrhage (rupture of blood vessels) at the level of the ovary or infundibulum — the earliest sites of egg formation.
Blood Spot Location Diagnosis
- Blood spot in yolk: Haemorrhage in ovary or infundibulum (where yolk is collected)
- Blood spot in albumin (egg white): Haemorrhage in magnum (where albumin is secreted)
Causes of Blood Spots
- Nutritional deficiency (Vitamin A, K)
- Genetic predisposition
- Stress or sudden fright during ovulation
- Old hens are more susceptible
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