World Egg Day.

FAISALABAD Oct 9: Experts have stressed the need to make eggs a regular part of the daily diet to address protein deficiency and improve nutritional health, noting that annual per capita egg consumption in the country stands at around 100, compared with approximately 300 in developed countries. They expressed these views at a seminar organised by the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences, the University of Agriculture Faisalabad (UAF) to mark World Egg Day under the theme, “The Mighty Egg: Packed with Natural Nutrition”. Dean of the Faculty of Veterinary Sciences Prof Dr Shahid Mehmood said eggs should be an essential part of the daily diet because of their high nutritional value and potential health benefits. He said eggs contained 13 essential nutrients and supported health at every stage of life, from brain development in childhood to muscle maintenance and bone strength in old age. He added that the poultry sector was the country’s second-largest industry after textiles and urged people to increase egg consumption. Chairman of the Department of Pathology Prof Dr Kashif Saleemi said eggs were a rich source of protein, vitamins and minerals. He added that eggs were an affordable, readily available and versatile source of nutrition, making them an important component of a balanced diet. He stressed the need to raise public awareness about the health benefits of regular egg consumption to help address nutritional deficiencies in the country. Additional Director Livestock Faisalabad Dr Robina highlighted the importance of eggs in improving household nutrition and addressing dietary deficiencies. She also underscored the importance of promoting healthy eating habits to improve overall public health. Dr Muhammad Yousaf said World Egg Day, observed on the second Friday of October every year, provided an opportunity to highlight the contribution of eggs to nutrition and health worldwide. The global poultry industry in 2026 is expected to be world largest and most animal protein sector valued at USD 417 billion Marketing Manager Mukhtar Feed Kaleem Qamar Gill said greater awareness of the nutritional and economic value of eggs could help increase their consumption across the country. He emphasised the need for coordinated efforts by the poultry industry, livestock authorities and relevant institutions to promote egg consumption and make people more aware of its role in a balanced diet. Dr Rao Zahid Abbas, Dr Misbah Ijaz and other participants also attended the event, which aimed to promote awareness of the role of eggs in a balanced diet and encourage healthier food choices.