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Economic Challenges, One Health Concerns, and Other Contributing Causes of the World Egg Shortage

Gunjan K
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Riya Mukherjee
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Jasmina Vidic
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Marisa Manzano
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Elcio Leal
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Saheem Ahmad
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Amjad R. Alyahyawi
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V. Samuel Raj
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Ramendra Pandey
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Chung-Ming Chang
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Version 1 : Received: 26 May 2023 / Approved: 29 May 2023 / Online: 29 May 2023 (03:59:14 CEST)

How to cite: K, G.; Mukherjee, R.; Vidic, J.; Manzano, M.; Leal, E.; Ahmad, S.; Alyahyawi, A.R.; Raj, V.S.; Pandey, R.; Chang, C. Economic Challenges, One Health Concerns, and Other Contributing Causes of the World Egg Shortage. Preprints 2023, 2023051955. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1955.v1 K, G.; Mukherjee, R.; Vidic, J.; Manzano, M.; Leal, E.; Ahmad, S.; Alyahyawi, A.R.; Raj, V.S.; Pandey, R.; Chang, C. Economic Challenges, One Health Concerns, and Other Contributing Causes of the World Egg Shortage. Preprints 2023, 2023051955. https://doi.org/10.20944/preprints202305.1955.v1

Abstract

Poultry eggs are a critical source of protein, vitamins, and minerals for people worldwide; facing the current global egg shortage is a significant concern. The shortage results from various factors, including avian flu outbreaks, changes in consumer demand, and supply chain disruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The economic crisis caused by the pandemic has also impacted the availability and affordability of eggs, particularly in low-income countries. The global egg shortage has implications for public health, particularly for vulnerable populations who rely on eggs for essential nutrients. One Health, an approach that recognizes the interconnectedness of human, animal, and environmental health, provides a useful framework for understanding and addressing the egg shortage. One Health approaches to the egg shortage involve collaboration between agriculture and environmental sectors to address the root causes of the lack and ensure the sustainable production and distribution of eggs. Addressing the global egg shortage requires a multifaceted approach considering the complex social, economic, and environmental factors. One Health perspectives offer a way to understand and address the interconnected factors contributing to the shortage to ensure access to affordable, nutritious eggs for all in a healthy way

Keywords

Egg shortage; Poultry supply chain; Influenza; Economic crisis; One Health surveillance

Subject

Biology and Life Sciences, Animal Science, Veterinary Science and Zoology

Copyright: This is an open access article distributed under the Creative Commons Attribution License which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original work is properly cited.

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