Yolk sac utilization in ostrich (Struthio camelus) chicks

Onderstepoort Journal of Veterinary Research

Volumn 71, Issue 3, 2004, Pages 247-249

  Mushi, E Z ^a   Binta, M G ^b   Chabo, R G ^a  

^a BOTSWANA COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE   (Botswana)

^b National Veterinary Laboratory   (Botswana)

Author keywords

Ostrich; Struthio camelus; Yolk sac

Indexed keywords

ABSORPTION; ARTICLE; DYNAMICS; EGG; HATCHING; MORTALITY; NONHUMAN; OSTRICH; YOLK SAC;

CAMELUS; STRUTHIO CAMELUS;

EID: 9144236987     PISSN: 00302465     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: None     Document Type: Article

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