Faculty of Animal Husbandry Celebrated World Egg Day 20225

The Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, organized World Egg Day 2025. Students organized different stalls. Experts highlighted the importance of eggs and thier nutritional significance.

World Egg Day 2025 Celebrations

Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali, along with Dean Faculty of Animal Husbandry UAF Dr. Qamar Bilal, Director Institute of Animal and Dairy Sciences Dr. Muhammad Riaz, Dr. Muhammad Yousuf and other members, inaugurated the Egg Day celebrations organized by the Faculty of Animal Husbandry.

World Egg Day Theme 2025

What is the Importance of Eggs

Prof. Dr. Zulfiqar Ali Vice Chancellor University of Agriculture, Faisalabad, said that eggs should be made an integral part of our diet. Eggs are a high-quality food and also reduce the risk of many diseases. Naturally packed with 13 essential nutrients, eggs support health at every stage of life. From brain development in the early years of life to muscle recovery and bone strength as we age, the nutritional power of eggs plays a significant role.

He urged people to consume eggs daily. He said that the university has developed the Uni Gold breed for domestic poultry farming, which lays twice as many eggs per year as normal chickens.

Details about the Importance of Eggs and Nutritional Value

What is Dairy production and consumption of eggs?

Dean of the Faculty of Animal Husbandry, UAF Prof Dr. Qamar Bilal, said that the country is producing about 25 billion eggs annually. About 100 eggs are consumed per person, while in developed countries, 300 eggs are consumed per person per year. The poultry sector is growing rapidly and is helping to meet the protein requirement of the country. He said that eggs contain protein, minerals, and vitamins. On this occasion, stalls were also decorated by students to mark the day.

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