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Influence of maternal flock age, maternal trace mineral nutrition and incubation temperature on bone development of embryos and chicks
DownloadSpring 2013
At hatch, the skeleton of the chick is a well formed miniature of that in the adult bird; this is the end result of 21 days of development in the egg. In order to build a strong and healthy skeletal frame, the embryo relies on trace minerals (TM) deposited in the egg by the hen. The temperature...
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The effect of maternal antioxidant nutrient supplementation and age on chick post-hatch innate immune function
DownloadSpring 2013
The chick’s innate immune system may affect post-hatch liveability and performance, but is immature at hatch. The development of the immune system begins in ovo and may be affected by hen age and nutrition. Antioxidants are molecules capable of preventing and correcting oxidative damage and may...