Effect of melengestrol acetate as an alternative to induce molting in hens on the expression of yolk proteins and turnover of oviductal epithelium.

Koch, J M

Effect of melengestrol acetate as an alternative to induce molting in hens on the expression of yolk proteins and turnover of oviductal epithelium. [electronic resource] - Animal reproduction science Nov 2007 - 14-23 p. digital

Publication Type: Controlled Clinical Trial; Journal Article; Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

0378-4320

10.1016/j.anireprosci.2006.09.023 doi


Animal Feed
Animals
Apolipoproteins--genetics
Apoptosis--drug effects
Cell Proliferation--drug effects
Egg Proteins--genetics
Epithelial Cells--drug effects
Epithelium--drug effects
Female
Gene Expression Regulation--drug effects
Glucocorticoids--administration & dosage
Melengestrol Acetate--administration & dosage
Molting--drug effects
Oviducts--drug effects
Oviposition
Protein Precursors--genetics
Vitellogenins--genetics