Blood Spot in Egg Yolk

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