The optimum semen dilution for the sperm quality index that is most predictive of broiler breeder fertility

International Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 3, Issue 9, 2004, Pages 588-592

  Parker, H M ^a   McDaniel, C D ^a  

^a MISSISSIPPI STATE UNIVERSITY   (United States)

Author keywords

Broiler breeder; Fertility; Semen dilution; Sperm quality index

Indexed keywords

EID: 33749404151     PISSN: 16828356     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/ijps.2004.588.592     Document Type: Article

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