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The effects of age at photostimulation and dietary protein intake on reproductive efficiency in three strains of broiler breeders varying in breast yield.
Poultry science - 1 May 2002
Joseph N S, Dulaney A A J, Robinson F E, Renema R A, Zuidhof M J
Abstract excerpt
The effects of strain, age at photostimulation, and dietary CP intake during the early lay period on sexual maturation and egg production parameters in broiler breeder hens were determined. Three Arbor Acres strains, Classic, Feather Sexable Yield (FSY), and an experimental line (EXP), were reared in floor pens. At 19 wk of age, pullets were moved into individual cages. At 20 wk of age one-half of the birds were...
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