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

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

Poultry science - 1 May 1996

Santos G A, Silversides F G

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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 nonalbin...

Topics

Albinism
Animals
Chick Embryo
Feasibility Studies
Female
Genetic Linkage
Genotype
Male
Poultry Diseases
Sex Determination Analysis

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