Early infection with Histomonas meleagridis has limited effects on broiler breeder hens' growth and egg production and quality
A study was conducted to determine differences between Histomonas meleagridis–infected and control pullets based on disease signs, hen growth, and egg production and quality. Ross 708SF females were weighed and then placed in pens on the day of hatch (92 chicks/pen). At 25 D, 4 pens were infected wi...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2020-09-01
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Series: | Poultry Science |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579120303230 |