Post-photostimulation energy intake accelerated pubertal development in broiler breeder pullets

The effect of ME intake (MEI) on the reproductive system was evaluated. Ross 308 broiler breeder pullets (n = 140) were assigned to 2 treatments from 22 to 26 wk of age: (1) Low-energy diet fed restricted (2,807 kcal/kg, low MEI) and (2) high-energy diet fed unrestricted (3,109 kcal/kg, high MEI). D...

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Published in:	Poultry Science
Main Authors:	S.H. Hadinia, P.R.O. Carneiro, C.J. Fitzsimmons, G.Y. Bédécarrats, M.J. Zuidhof
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Elsevier 2020-04-01
Subjects:	caloric restriction metabolism gene expression reproductive hormone carcass composition
Online Access:	http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579120300134