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Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4
Keywords
Egg shell quality, laying hens, Western Australia
Disciplines
Inorganic Chemistry | Nutrition | Poultry or Avian Science
First Page Number
415
Last Page Number
417
ISSN
0021-8618
Abstract
Recent overseas work and local industry developments indicate that the calcium content of feed for laying hens in Western Australia should be increased to achieve satisfactory egg shell strength.
Age, temperature and breeding are other important influences on egg shell quality.
Recommended Citation
Bishop, R J.
(1966)
"Egg shell quality,"
Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 7:
No.
9, Article 7.
Available at:
https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol7/iss9/7