Gene linked to bone strength in egg-laying hens

Press/Media: Press Release

Description

Bone strength in chickens that produce eggs could be improved thanks to discovery of a key gene.

Bones in chicken wings vary in strength owing to gene differences.

New insights into factors that affect bone strength could improve the health of hens that lay eggs.

Scientists have discovered a gene linked to bone quality, in a finding that could inform selective breeding.

It could lead to better health in hens that lay eggs, which are at risk of osteoporosis.

The discovery, from a team of scientists including from the Roslin Institute, confirms the importance of a key biological molecule for healthy bones and may be relevant for other species, including humans.

Period4 Mar 2020 → 19 Mar 2021

Media coverage

4

Media coverage

  • TitleFeed additive helps strengthen bones in laying hens
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletPoultry World
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date19/03/21
    Producer/AuthorFabian Brockotter
    PersonsIan Dunn
  • TitleNutritional additive strengthens chicken bones, new research shows
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletPoultry producer
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryCanada
    Date11/03/21
    PersonsIan Dunn
  • TitleResearchers identify gene to improve hen bone health
    Degree of recognitionInternational
    Media name/outletWattPoultry.com
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date24/03/20
    Producer/AuthorJackie Linden
    PersonsIan Dunn
  • TitleLayers' bone strength could be improved thanks to key gene discovery
    Degree of recognitionNational
    Media name/outletFarmingUK
    Media typeWeb
    Country/TerritoryUnited Kingdom
    Date4/03/20
    DescriptionPretty much the press release
    Producer/Authorby FarmingUK Team
    PersonsIan Dunn

Keywords

  • Bone
  • Layer
  • hen