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Physiological parameters in broiler lines divergently selected for the incidence of ascites.
Poultry science - 1 Sept 2009
Druyan S, Shinder D, Shlosberg A, Cahaner A, Yahav S
Abstract excerpt
Ascites syndrome (AS) is manifested in flocks of contemporary broilers that are allowed to fully manifest their genetic potential for rapid growth. After successful selection, a pair of divergent lines was established, AS-susceptible (AS-S) and AS-resistant (AS-R). These lines facilitate comparisons between genetically resistant and susceptible healthy young broilers when reared under standard brooding conditions...
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