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Effect of long-term heat exposure on peripheral concentrations of heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) and hormones in laying hens with different genotypes.
British poultry science - 1 Mar 2003
Maak S, Melesse A, Schmidt R, Schneider F, Von Lengerken G
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1. The effect of long-term, moderate heat stress (30 to 32 degrees C) on heat shock protein 70 (Hsp70) concentration in mononuclear blood cells and plasma concentrations of 3,5,3'-triiodothyronine (T3) and corticosterone in laying hens was investigated. 2. Three groups of 48 hens each (Ethopian line [Angete Melata, Na], New Hampshire [NH], F1 cross [Na x NH]) were divided into an experimental group (24 each) and...
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