The effect of caponization on tibia bone histomorphometric properties of crossbred roosters
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-024-54791-6
Abstract: The negative effect of caponization on the structural, geometric and mechanical parameters of femur and tibia has been shown in a few studies. Nevertheless, its influence on tibia bone microarchitecture is still largely unknown. Therefore,… read more here.
Keywords: week; effect; week old; caponization ... See more keywords
Effect of caponization on performance and quality characteristics of long bones in Polbar chickens
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pew301
Abstract: &NA; The effect of caponization on the mechanical properties of Polbar chicken bones was the subject of investigation. The biomechanical strength of bones and the risk of their deformation or fracture were determined on the… read more here.
Keywords: long bones; effect caponization; caponization; quality characteristics ... See more keywords
Immunocastration as an alternative to caponization: evaluation of its effect on body and bone development and on meat color and composition
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DOI: 10.3382/ps/pex191
Abstract: &NA; Caponization is associated with some morbidity and mortality, which contributes to important economic losses. This practice is executed without any pain relief (neither anesthesia nor analgesia) and can be painful and without consideration of… read more here.
Keywords: color; animal welfare; immunocastration alternative; immunocastration ... See more keywords