Effect of photoperiod during incubation on embryonic temperature, hatch traits, and performance of 2 commercial broiler strains

ABSTRACT: Provision of light during incubation has shown the potential to enhance hatching traits and affect posthatch productivity, physiology, and behavior. In this study, 2 repeated trials were conducted to investigate the effect of photoperiod and strain on the embryo temperature, hatching trait...

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Main Authors: Xujie Li, Nancy McLean, Janice MacIsaac, Alex Martynenko, Bruce Rathgeber
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-06-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123001566