A method for separating sex-linked imperfect albino (S*ALS) and nonalbino embryos before hatch.

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The feasibility of using the sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS) to sex chicks during incubation by candling was studied. With this technique, the dark eye of nonalbino embryos can be positively identified. Two trials were performed. In a first trial, 66.5 and 89.5% of the 254 nonalbino and 210 albino chicks produced in four hatches were correctly identified by candling at 7 d of incubation. Of 191...

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