Department of Entomology

Egg production in the United States has changed significantly in the last century. From the 1920s to the 1960s, egg production underwent a significant evolution, driven by advancements in breeding and husbandry practices (Kidd and Anderson, 2019). In the early 20th century, chickens were typically raised on small farms, where they were valued for both egg and meat production. However, during this period, there was a shift toward industrialization of poultry farming (Kidd and Anderson, 2019).

Jacqueline Holquinn Paper on Mites