Genetic parameter estimation for feather damage in laying hens

Feather damage (FD) in laying hens is an economic and welfare issue globally. FD can be influenced by environmental, genetic, and nutrient factors. It is worth understanding the inheritance patterns and influencers of FD in layers for further improvement of feather quality. In the present study, tai...

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Main Authors: Tao Zhu, Xiaoyu Zhao, Yaxiong Jia, Yu Chen, Liang Wang, Xueze Lv, Weifang Yang, Lujiang Qu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Taylor & Francis Group 2021-01-01
Series:Journal of Applied Animal Research
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Online Access:http://dx.doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2021.1921780