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LAY BONES [1 record]

Record 1 2021-10-04

English

Subject field(s)
  • Animal Anatomy
  • Birds
  • Poultry Production
DEF

Either of the pubic bones of a hen.

OBS

lay bone: designation usually used in the plural.

Key term(s)
  • lay bones

French

Domaine(s)
  • Anatomie animale
  • Oiseaux
  • Élevage des volailles
CONT

Une poule lente à la crête et aux caroncules pâles et dures se remarque facilement. Examinez-la de près. Sélectionnez aussi les poules très grosses à la mine saine et mesurez la distance entre les os pubis. Si cette distance est inférieure à 2-3 cm, la poule ne peut pas pondre.

Spanish

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