Effect of hen age, environmental temperature, and oviposition time on egg shell quality and egg shell and serum mineral contents in laying and broiler breeder hens

The aim of the study was to evaluate egg shell quality characteristics, mineral content in the egg shell, and serum mineral concentration during the egg formation process as influenced by oviposition time and ambient temperature at the beginning and end of the laying cycle in laying hens and broiler...

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Main Authors: E. Tůmová, R.M. Gous, N. Tyler
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Czech Academy of Agricultural Sciences 2014-09-01
Series:Czech Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:https://cjas.agriculturejournals.cz/artkey/cjs-201409-0006_effect-of-hen-age-environmental-temperature-and-oviposition-time-on-egg-shell-quality-and-egg-shell-and-serum.php