Document Type
Thesis - Open Access
Award Date
1978
Degree Name
Master of Science (MS)
Department / School
Animal Science
First Advisor
C.W. Carlson
Abstract
The present study was undertaken to: (1) develop a reliable method of measuring eggshell quality, (2) determine whether diet alterations that cause a somewhat reduced rate of egg production could influence shell quality, and (3) determine whether certain biochemical parameters involved in calcium metabolism are related to shell quality.
Library of Congress Subject Headings
Calcium -- Metabolism
Eggshells
Chickens
Format
application/pdf
Publisher
South Dakota State University
Recommended Citation
Kang, Chang Won, "Deterioration of Eggshell Quality and Calcium Metabolism in Laying Hens" (1978). Electronic Theses and Dissertations. 5568.
https://openprairie.sdstate.edu/etd/5568