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The effect of storage atmosphere on the subsequent hatching performance of Coturnix quail, turkey and chicken eggs

Creator:

Pautz, Roland K.

Abstract:

A series of trials involving Coturnix quail, turkey and chicken eggs was conducted to determine the effects on hatching performance of varying amounts of oxygen and carbon dioxide during storage in plastic bags filled with nitrogen or air. Storage periods of 6 and 13 days were studied in tests involving...

Resource Type:

Masters Thesis

Full Text:

hatchability when egg cases were lined with polyethylene or Saran (polyvinylidene chloride) plastic under