Lack of genetic correlation between laying hen bone quality and egg production suggests egg number may not explain bone quality.

Dunn, I. (Keynote speaker)

Royal (Dick) School of Veterinary Studies

Activity: Academic talk or presentation types › Invited talk

Description

Talk in webinar on poultry genetics as part of the 26th WPC activities

Period	8 Feb 2022
Event title	World's poultry congress 2022 webinar on breeding and genetics
Event type	Conference
Degree of Recognition	International

Keywords

Bone
hen
welfare
eggs

Documents & Links

Talk

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