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Title: Reproductive activity of broiler hens subjected to restricted feeding during rearing. Author: Watson NA. Journal: Br Poult Sci; 1975 May; 16(3):259-62. PubMed ID: 1139350. Abstract: Restricting the food intake of broiler hens during the rearing phase resulted in a 10% improvement in the rate of lay of hatchable eggs compared with fully fed controls. 2. The restricted hens had longer, heavier oviducts, a faster rate of growth of ovarian follicles and a greater spread of oviposition times throughout the day. 3. It is suggested that these changes may explain the persistence of improved production after compensatory weight gain, even into a second production year.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]