Avian eggshell thickness in relation to egg morphometrics, embryonic development, and mercury contamination [PDF]
Ecology and Evolution, 2020 Eggshell thickness is important for physiological, ecological, and ecotoxicological studies on birds; however, empirical eggshell thickness measurements for many species and regions are limited.
Sarah H. Peterson +5 more
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A Nondestructive Eggshell Thickness Measurement Technique Using Terahertz Waves. [PDF]
Sci Rep, 2020 AbstractEggshells play a number of important roles in the avian and reptile kingdom: protection of internal contents and as a major source of minerals for developing embryos. However, when researching these respective roles, eggshell thickness measurement remains a bottleneck due to the lack of a non-destructive measurement techniques.
Khaliduzzaman A +5 more
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The effect of eggshell thickness on hatchability of quail eggs [PDF]
Veterinary World, 2017 Background and Aim: The aim of the successful incubation period is to achieve maximum health chicks in each batch. Therefore, all factors affecting incubation have to be investigated in detail.
Oguz Fatih Ergun, Umut Sami Yamak
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Use of data mining algorithms in prediction of eggshell thickness from egg quality traits of Potchefstroom Koekoek layers [PDF]
Scientific ReportsEgg quality is affected by lot of factors. Study was conducted to compare performance of data mining algorithms; Classification and regression tree (CART), Chi-square automatic interaction detection (CHAID), Exhaustive chi-square automatic interaction ...
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The Effect of Eggshell Thickness on Hatching Traits of Partridges [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2016 Incubation is an important factor in poultry production, particularly in species with relatively low fertility and hatchability rates. This study examined the effect of eggshell thickness on hatching traits of partridges (A. chukar).
US Yamak, M Sarica, MA Boz, A Ucar
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Myostatin Mutation in Japanese Quail Increased Egg Size but Reduced Eggshell Thickness and Strength [PDF]
Animals, 2021 Recently developed myostatin (MSTN) mutant quail and chickens demonstrated similar effects of MSTN on muscle and fat developments between avian and mammalian species.
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Factors Influencing Thickness of Eggshell [PDF]
Poultry Science, 1928 Abstract The original work described in this paper was done as part of a project of the Kentucky Agricultural Experiment Station. In producing and handling market eggs, strong shells are desirable. Much of the loss through breakage, both on the farm and in transportation, is due to weak shells.
LEWIS W. TAYLOR, J. HOLMES MARTIN
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Research Note: Electronic Eggshell Thickness Gauge
Poultry Science, 1988 Abstract An electronic gauge that increases the speed and ease of measuring eggshell thickness is described. The performance of the electronic gauge was compared with that of more conventional methods (visual and mechanical) of thickness measurements.
W.E. FAGAN, D.J. BUCKLEY, C.P.W. TSANG
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Global diversity and adaptations of avian eggshell thickness indices [PDF]
Ibis, 2022 The amniote eggshell is a fundamental aspect of the embryo life‐support system, protecting it from UV light, microbes and mechanical damage, while regulating gas exchange and providing calcium for growth. The thickness of eggshells is highly diverse across modern birds and influences multiple eggshell functions, yet the selective pressures driving ...
Attard, Marie R.G., Portugal, Steven J.
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Effect of breeder age on eggshell thickness, surface temperature, hatchability and chick weigh [PDF]
Brazilian Journal of Poultry Science, 2012 Two experiments were carried out to study the effect of breeder age on incubation parameters (hatchability, eggshell thickness, egg surface temperature and chick weight). In Exp.
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