Effect of lighting programs during the pullet phase on skeletal integrity of egg-laying strains of chickens.

Hester, P Y

Effect of lighting programs during the pullet phase on skeletal integrity of egg-laying strains of chickens. [electronic resource] - Poultry science Aug 2011 - 1645-51 p. digital

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

0032-5791

10.3382/ps.2011-01411 doi


Animals
Bone Density--physiology
Bone Development
Chickens--growth & development
Female
Lighting
Osteoporosis--prevention & control
Oviposition
Photoperiod
Poultry Diseases--prevention & control
Sexual Maturation--physiology