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Ovarian morphology and follicular development in sex-linked imperfect albino (s(al)-s) and nonalbino hens before or after a forced moult.
British poultry science - 1 Sept 1995
Su H, Silversides F G, Villeneuve P
Abstract excerpt
1. The effects of the s(al-s) gene on ovarian morphology and the development of ovarian follicles in old laying hens before and after a forced moult were investigated by measuring and weighing the ovaries and follicles. 2. The laying rate of albinos was higher than that of nonalbinos before the forced moult but not afterwards. Hierarchical follicles in albino hens were smaller than those of nonalbinos before but...
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