This episode of Eggheads explores the intersection of technology and leadership within the egg industry. Brandon Mulnix, director of commercial accounts at Prism Controls and host of the Poultry Leadership Podcast discusses his unconventional journey into the egg industry and the impact of technology in enhancing egg production and bird health. The conversation covers the specifics of control systems in poultry houses, the role of machine learning in egg counting, and the importance of environmental factors like temperature and lighting on bird behavior.

Brandon also shares insights into effective leadership in the industry and the motivation behind his podcast, aimed at promoting knowledge and leadership development among industry professionals. The episode highlights the critical role of technology in improving efficiency, maintaining animal welfare, and supporting sustainability in egg production.

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Did you know that the average American consumes nearly 300 eggs per year? But how much do we really know about where those eggs come from? How do my eggs get to the grocery store? Why are they packaged that way? And what's the difference between white and brown eggs?

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