Effects of molt-induction period on induction of molt and post-molt performance in laying hens

Journal of Poultry Science

Volumn 46, Issue 3, 2009, Pages 203-211

  Soe, Hnin Yi ^a   Yayota, Masato ^a   Ohtani, Shigeru ^a  

^a GIFU UNIVERSITY   (Japan)

Author keywords

Layer; Molt diet; Molt induction; Molt induction period; Post molt performance

Indexed keywords

GLYCINE MAX; TRITICUM AESTIVUM; ZEA MAYS;

EID: 71449095685     PISSN: 13467395     EISSN: 13490486     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.2141/jpsa.46.203     Document Type: Article

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