Utilization of the sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS). 1. Effect of early weight loss on chick metabolism.

doi:10.3382/ps.0751321

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Utilization of the sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS). 1. Effect of early weight loss on chick metabolism.

Poultry science - 1 Nov 1996

Santos G A, Silversides F G

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The sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS) has been associated with slow early growth in some trials but not in others. Albino (59) and nonalbino (73) chicks were raised to 3 d of age to study early growth. At 3 d of age, plasma beta-hydroxybutyrate (beta-HBA) levels were measured and the...

Topics

3-Hydroxybutyric Acid
Albinism
Animals
Body Temperature
Body Weight
Chickens
Docosahexaenoic Acids
Fatty Acids
Female
Gallbladder
Genetic Linkage
Genotype
Hydroxybutyrates
Linear Models
Liver
Male
Organ Size
Poultry Diseases

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