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Photoperiodic responses of broilers. III. Tibial breaking strength and ash content.
British poultry science - 1 Nov 2009
Lewis P D, Danisman R, Gous R M
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1. A total of 7960 Cobb and Ross broiler males were reared on various photoperiods or continuous illumination in two trials to 35 or 40 d. Tibial breaking strength was measured in both, and tibial ash content determined in the first of the two trials. 2. Tibial breaking strength was significantly affected by photoperiod, body weight, testicular weight, and genotype. Although peak bone strength occurred at about 7...
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