Characterization of the hypothalamo–pituitary–gonadal axis in low and high egg producing turkey hens

Characterization of the hypothalamo–pituitary–gonadal axis in low and high egg producing turkey hens

ABSTRACT: Variation in egg production exists in commercial turkey hens, with low egg producing hens (LEPH) costing more per egg produced than high egg producing hens (HEPH). Egg production correlates with ovulation frequency, which is governed by the hypothalamic–pituitary–gonadal (HPG) axis. Ovulat...

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Main Authors: Kristen Brady, Tom E. Porter, Hsiao-Ching Liu, Julie A. Long
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2020-02-01
Series:Poultry Science
Subjects:
egg production
gene expression
hypothalamo–pituitary–gonadal axis
ovulation
steroid hormone
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579119580786

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