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Eggshell Qualities as Indicative of Eggshell Strength for Layer Selection [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2018 The study aimed at investigating which of four traits is the most representative of eggshell strength (destructive eggshell thickness measurement, eggshell weight, egg specific gravity, ultrasonic measurement of eggshell thickness) and could be used for ...
L Kibala +4 more
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BMJ Case Reports, 2019 A 60-year-old man presented to the cardiology outpatient department with gradually progressive shortness of breath and cough associated with palpitations on exertion for the past 2 years. On physical examination, there was presence of bilateral pitting pedal oedema.
Mumun, Sinha +3 more
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Journal of Clinical Investigation, 2015 The oocyte is the sole source of the female genetic material that will be fertilized by sperm to form an embryo. Many extrinsic and intrinsic factors are critical for oocyte development and survival; however, these mediators are incompletely understood. In this issue of the JCI, Weinberg-Shukron et al. uncover a novel recessive missense mutation in the
Haifan, Lin, Martin M, Matzuk
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Bending Deformation Behavior of Eggshell and Eggshell–Polymer Composites [PDF]
Journal of Composites Science, 2023 Deformation behavior of the composite “eggshell–polymer plomb” was examined under bending. Hen eggs were taken as a biological material for experiments. It was shown that a viscoelastic polymer coating does not change the type of deformation behavior of the composite, given that the eggshell continued to be brittle despite its mechanical ...
Panfilov, P. +3 more
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The structure of the eggshell and eggshell membranes of Crocodylus niloticus
Journal of Microscopy, 2023 AbstractThe macro‐ and microstructure, elemental composition, and crystallographic characteristics of the eggshell and eggshell membranes of the Crocodylus niloticus egg was investigated using optical and electron microscopy, energy‐dispersive X‐ray spectroscopy (EDS), electron backscatter diffraction (EBSD) and computerised tomography. The translucent
A V Lensink, G E Swan, J G Myburg
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Journal of King Saud University: Engineering Sciences, 2023 Eggshell concrete is an innovative green material that helps to recycle eggshell waste while reducing the environmental harm caused by excessive cement production. However, recent studies on eggshell concrete are limited, and the outcomes may vary due to
Beng Wei Chong +5 more
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Poultry Science, 2021 The aim of this study was to evaluate the impact of the genotype (guinea fowl, native breed Leghorn, and commercial hybrid hens), storage time (0, 14, 28 d) and storage temperature (fresh, 5, 20°C) on eggshell quality traits and microbiological ...
Ondřej Krunt +5 more
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Genome-wide association study exploring the genetic architecture of eggshell speckles in laying hens
BMC Genomics, 2023 Background Eggshell speckle phenotype is an important trait in poultry production because they affect eggshell quality. However, the genetic architecture of speckled eggshells remains unclear.
Xue Cheng +6 more
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Transcriptomic analysis of the liver in aged laying hens with different eggshell strength
Poultry Science, 2023 : Eggshell is composed of a very ordered and mineralized structure and is important for egg quality. Eggshell strength is particularly important because of its direct association with economic outcomes and egg safety.
G.P. Han, J.H. Kim, J.-M. Kim, D.Y. Kil
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Eggshell structure, measurements, and quality-affecting factors in laying hens: a review
Czech Journal of Animal Science, 2016 Eggshell quality is one of the most significant factors affecting poultry industry; it economically influences egg production and hatchability. Eggshell consists of shell membranes and the true shell that includes mammillary layer, palisade layer, and ...
M. Ketta, E. Tůmová
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