Understanding Transcriptomic and Serological Differences between Forced Molting and Natural Molting in Laying Hens

Understanding Transcriptomic and Serological Differences between Forced Molting and Natural Molting in Laying Hens

Molting is natural adaptation to climate change in all birds, including chickens. Forced molting (FM) can rejuvenate and reactivate the reproductive potential of aged hens, but the effect of natural molting (NM) on older chickens is not clear. To explore why FM has a dramatically different effect on...

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Main Authors: Tongyu Zhang, Zhonghua Ning, Yu Chen, Junhui Wen, Yaxiong Jia, Liang Wang, Xueze Lv, Weifang Yang, Changqing Qu, Haiying Li, Huie Wang, Lujiang Qu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-12-01
Series:Genes
Subjects:
forced molting
natural molting
serological indices
transcriptomic analysis
chickens
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4425/13/1/89

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