The Defeathering Effect by Scalding in Chickens Follows Their Intrinsic Dermal Histologies

The Defeathering Effect by Scalding in Chickens Follows Their Intrinsic Dermal Histologies

This study aimed to delineate the fundamental skin histology and its association with feathers in broilers and native Red-Feather (RF) chickens and further elucidate their thermal alterations in respect to the defeathering effect by scalding. Comparisons of skin thickness between fresh samples and t...

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Main Authors: Chia-Cheng Shung, Kun-Yi Hsin, Fa-Jui Tan, Shuen-Ei Chen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2023-08-01
Series:Animals
Subjects:
chickens
scalding
skin histology
collagen denaturation
follicle sheath
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/13/16/2584

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