The effect of oviposition time and genotype on egg quality characteristics in egg type hens

In an experiment with three strains of Dominant genotype the effect of oviposition on egg quality characteristics was investigated. Laying hens of the Blue strain (group 1), Plymouth Rock (group 2) and their F1 cross (group 3) from 20 to 64 weeks of age were housed on litter (9 birds per m2). The co...

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Main Authors: E. Tůmová, L. Zita, M. Hubený, M. Skřivan, Z. Ledvinka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2007-01-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-200701-0005_the-effect-of-oviposition-time-and-genotype-on-egg-quality-characteristics-in-egg-type-hens.php