Nocturnal One-Hour Lighting Stimulates Gonadal Development and Lowers Fat Deposition in Male Mule Ducks
In this study, the effects of a nocturnal light pulse on body weight, organ mass, gonadal function, and plasma levels of metabolites were determined in male mule ducks. In total, 32 15-week-old mule ducks were randomly allocated to either Group C (control group) or L+ (lighting group). Group C was e...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2021-02-01
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Series: | Animals |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2076-2615/11/3/614 |