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Comparison of three lines of broiler breeders differing in ascites susceptibility or growth rate. 1. Relationship between acoustic resonance data and embryonic or hatching parameters.
Poultry science - 1 Sept 2005
Tona K, Kemps B, Bruggeman V, Bamelis F, De Smit L, Onagbesan O, De Baerdemaeker J, Decuypere E
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Ascites is a prevalent cardiovascular disease among modern broilers with negative impacts on production and animal welfare. The peak of mortality due to ascites occurs at the end of the growing period, but the etiology of this problem may start during embryonic development. A few recent reports have demonstrated that the signs of ascites susceptibility are manifested during the late stages of incubation. In the...
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