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An Egg a Day is OK More than 30 years of research concluded that healthy adults can
enjoy eggs without significantly impacting their risk of heart disease.
The Louisiana Egg Commission strives to educate consumers of
all ages on the nutritional value of egg and egg products. The Commission also approves and issues licenses to entities engaged
in egg production and wholesale, and upholds and regulates all rules of the Commission.
The Commission meets in the spring and fall to
discuss past and upcoming promotions. Members
are updated on all issues concerning the regulation of eggs and egg products as well as financial issues concerning the Commission.
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The Egg Commission derives its funding from an assessment fee
on each case of eggs and egg products produced and processed in the state of Louisiana. Assessment fees are also collected
on all out of state eggs and egg products that are distributed into Louisiana. The Egg Commission promotes eggs in many ways; some of the on-going yearly function are: - Two large radio promotions during Christmas and Easter
- Works closely with the American Egg Board on all state activities
- Participates in various trade shows through out the state such as:
- Monroe Ag Exposition
- Louisiana Restaurant Association - Foodservice Expo in New Orleans
- State Fair in Shreveport
- Other
promotions are done when the opportunity arises and the Commission thinks the exposure will be of benefit
Holiday Campaign
Easter/Spring Campaign
In addition to promotional activities the Commission partners
with the Louisiana Poultry Federation to award the Louisiana Poultry Industries Educational Foundation Scholarship. This scholarship
is awarded to qualified students who meet specific requirements and attend a Louisiana institution. Scholarship information is available from: Dr. Theresia Lavergne
120 Ingram Hall, LSU
Baton Rouge, LA 70803 This
year the top scholarship was awarded to Tyler Gamble. Tyler is currently majoring in Animal, Dairy, and Poultry Science
with a minor in Chemistry. He has worked as a research assistant in the Poultry Science department at LSU for three
years. Tyler has also secured three consecutive research grants funded by the College of Agriculture and has presented
his research to the International Poultry Exposition's Scientific Forum and the Poultry Science Association's Annual meeting
in Raleigh, NC. Tyler plans to attend veterinary school, then pursue a Masters of Avian Medicine. As a research
veterinarian, he hopes to one day make vaccines and vaccination equipment for the animal health division of a pharmaceutical
company.
Eggs are safe to consume!
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| Dr. Theresia Lavergne (Vice Chairman), Keith Jarrett, Tyler Gamble, and Bobby Yarborough (Chairman) |
- Other monetary awards are given through LSU Ag Center on a yearly basis.
Keith Jarrett received
a $1000 award from The Louisiana Egg Commission for being named high individual on the LSU collegiate poultry judging
team at the annual USPEA National Poultry Judging Contest held at LSU this year. Keith is a junior majoring in poultry science
at LSU. He is employed as a vet assistant at Perkins Road Veterinary Hospital and has been a member of the LSU poultry
judging team for the semesters of fall '09 and spring '10. Additionally, Keith is a member of the poultry science club
and the agriculture college honor society.
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Eggs are a good source of all-natural, high-quality protein,
so they can help keep you satisfied longer, making it easier to resist tempting snacks throughout the day.
LOUISIANA DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE & FORESTRY MIKE STRAIN DVM, COMMISSIONER
P.O. Box 1951 Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70821 (225)925-3772
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