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Genetic variations alter physiological responses following heat stress in 2 strains of laying hens.
Poultry science - 1 Jul 2012
Felver-Gant J N, Mack L A, Dennis R L, Eicher S D, Cheng H W
Abstract excerpt
Heat stress (HS) is a major problem experienced by the poultry industry during high-temperature conditions. The ability to manage the detrimental effects of HS can be attributed to multiple factors, including genetic background of flocks. The objective of the present study was to determine the genetic variation in HS effects on laying hens' physiological homeostasis. Ninety 28-wk-old White Leghorn hens of 2...
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