Effects of different forced molting methods on postmolt production, corticosterone level, and immune response to sheep red blood cells in laying hens

Journal of Applied Poultry Research

Volumn 16, Issue 4, 2007, Pages 529-536

  Onbasilar E E ^a   Erol, H ^b  

^a ANKARA UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

^b ABANT IZZET BAYSAL UNIVERSITY   (Turkey)

Author keywords

Corticosterone level; Immune response; Laying hen; Molting; Postmolt production

Indexed keywords

HORDEUM; OVIS ARIES; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 37249080306     PISSN: 10566171     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3382/japr.2006-00089     Document Type: Article

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