Egg and embryo abnormalities in the ostrich (Struthio camelus).
West Indian veterinary journal
; 5(2): 21-23, December 2005. tab, ilus
Article
in En
| MedCarib
| ID: med-17834
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TT5
Localization: TT5; W1, JO91517
ABSTRACT
Ostrich hens reach sexual maturity at approximately 2.5 years, remaining fertile for about 40 years. Each hen commonly lays about 50 eggs a season. Selective breeding, good breeder nutrition, hygiene and correct incubator settings are important for good productivity (1). Unbalanced nutrition may result in mutifaceted nutrient deficiencies in embryo, including yolk sac pathology (2) and leg abnormalities (3)
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Collection:
01-internacional
Database:
MedCarib
Main subject:
Yolk Sac
/
Struthioniformes
/
Embryonic Structures
Limits:
Animals
Language:
En
Journal:
West Indian veterinary journal
Year:
2005
Document type:
Article