Effects of Forced Molting on the IgY Concentration in Egg Yolk of Chickens
Immunoglobulin Y (IgY) is transferred passively from maternal circulation to the yolk. The aim of this study was to determine whether the concentration of yolk IgY is affected by forced molting in hens. Molting was induced in laying hens of 515-days-old with 3-4 eggs in a sequence by the withdrawal...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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Japan Poultry Science Association
2001-04-01
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| Series: | The Journal of Poultry Science |
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| Online Access: | https://www.jstage.jst.go.jp/article/jpsa/38/2/38_2_169/_pdf/-char/en |