Published 1992 | Version v1
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Effect of X-ray irradiation of hatching eggs on hatching time, hatchability and broiler weight

Creators

  • 1. Centre for Poultry Research, Spelderholt, Beekbergen (Netherlands)

Description

Broiler hatching eggs were irradiated with a low x-ray dose (4-17 rad). No significant improvement of hatchability or performance of the chicks was found. The irradiation did not influence the number of micro-organisms on the egg shell

Additional details

Publishing Information

Journal Title
Archiv fuer Gefluegelkunde
Journal Volume
56
Journal Issue
4
Journal Page Range
p. 179-181
ISSN
0003-9098

INIS

Country of Publication
Germany
Country of Input or Organization
International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA)
INIS RN
46024462
Subject category
S60: APPLIED LIFE SCIENCES;
Descriptors DEI
BIOLOGICAL RADIATION EFFECTS; CHICKENS; EGGS; HATCHING; IRRADIATION; MICROORGANISMS; PERFORMANCE; RADIATION DOSE UNITS; SHELLS; WEIGHT; X RADIATION
Descriptors DEC
ANIMALS; BIOLOGICAL EFFECTS; BIRDS; ELECTROMAGNETIC RADIATION; FOWL; IONIZING RADIATIONS; RADIATION EFFECTS; RADIATIONS; UNITS; VERTEBRATES

Optional Information

Notes
FAO/AGRIS record; ARN: DE92A1875