Organic farming production. Effect of age on the productive yield and egg quality of hens of two commercial hybrid lines and two local breeds

Hens of 2 hybrid lines (Hy Line Brown - HLB, Hy Line White - HLW) and 2 local breeds (Robusta maculata – RM and Ermellinata of Rovigo – ER) were reared following the organic production procedure and their egg yield and quality were studied at two different ages (30 and 42 weeks)....

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Main Authors: Chiara Rizzi, Gian Maria Chiericato
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2010-01-01
Series:Italian Journal of Animal Science
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Online Access:http://www.aspajournal.it/index.php/ijas/article/view/903