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One hundred thirty-two White Leghorn L-33 layers were sampled to characterize productive performance indicators and egg quality parameters based on laying week and the inclusion of 20 % of protein sugarcane meal into their foodstuff diet. Variables measured were egg weight, shell surface, albumen density height, Haugh units, and yolk color. To this end, a completely randomized design with a 4x 2 factorial arrangement was used. Neither productive performance nor egg quality were affected by the 20 % inclusion of protein sugarcane meal in the laying diet. An interaction between inclusion levels of protein sugarcane meal and laying weeks for all variables was detected. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]