Utilization of the sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS). 2. Yolk sac lipid utilization.

doi:10.3382/ps.0751455

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Utilization of the sex-linked gene for imperfect albinism (S*ALS). 2. Yolk sac lipid utilization.

Poultry science - 1 Dec 1996

Santos G A, Silversides F G

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The gene for sex-linked imperfect albinism (S*ALS) has been associated with reduced early growth and slow utilization of the yolk sac contents. Neonatal growth was studied using albino and nonalbino full siblings that were dissected at 2-d intervals from Day 16 of incubation to 7 d after hatch. F...

Topics

Aging
Albinism
Animals
Body Temperature
Body Weight
Chickens
Egg Yolk
Fatty Acids
Female
Genetic Carrier Screening
Genotype
Liver
Male
Poultry Diseases
Reference Values
Sex Characteristics
Weight Gain
Yolk Sac

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