Effects of genotype, sex, and feed restriction on the biochemical composition of chicken preen gland secretions and their implications for commercial poultry production
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DOI: 10.1093/jas/skac411
Abstract: Abstract Preen gland secretions spread on the feathers contain various chemical compounds dominated by fatty acids (FAs) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). These chemicals may significantly affect plumage condition, microbial and ectoparasitic load on feathers,… read more here.
Keywords: preen gland; gland; chicken preen; gland secretions ... See more keywords