FACTORS CONTRIBUTING TO YOLK RETENTION IN POULTRY: A REVIEW

Yolk retention and yolk sac infection is considered as an important cause of death in chicken as well as in guinea fowl, duck, turkey, quail and goose. The factors which slow down the rate of yolk absorption and may in turn, lead to yolk retention are discussed. Yolk sac infection of bacterial orig...

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Main Author: K. A. Khan, S. A. Khan, A. Aslam, M. Rabbani1 and M.Y. Tipu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Agriculture, Faisalabad 2004-01-01
Series:Pakistan Veterinary Journal
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Online Access:http://www.pvj.com.pk/pdf-files/24_1/46-51.pdf