Yolk precursor synthesis and deposition in hierarchical follicles and effect on egg production performance of hens

ABSTRACT: Egg production of hens is related to ovarian follicles development. The hierarchical follicle development accompanies the deposition of a large amount of yolk precursor. The aim of this study was to illustrate the effects of strain and age on yolk deposition and egg production. The experim...

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Main Authors: Xinru Song, Dan Wang, Yang Zhou, Yifang Sun, Xianpei Ao, Ruidong Hao, Mengyu Gao, Yijing Xu, Pengcheng Li, Cunling Jia, Zehui Wei
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2023-07-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123002754