Author
WISHART, G - University Of Abertay | |
Bakst, Murray |
Submitted to: Book Chapter
Publication Type: Book / Chapter Publication Acceptance Date: 3/2/2010 Publication Date: 3/16/2010 Citation: Wishart, G.J., Bakst, M.R. 2010. Chapter VII. Predicting Fertility. Book Chapter. Edited by Murray R. Bakst and Julie A. Long. Techniques for Semen Evaluation, Semen Storage and Fertility Determination 2nd Edition. Buffalo, MN: The Midwest Poultry Federation. p. 113 Interpretive Summary: One chapter (Chapter IV. Sperm Motility and Metabolism) describes a simple method of evaluating sperm motility and the other two chapters (Chapter VII. Predicting Fertility) describe procedures that allow the investigator to differentiate between an unfertilized, early dead, and fertilized ovum immediately after it is laid and a means to predict the duration of fertility of a hen after insemination or natural mating. The chapters are geared toward both poultry industry and poultry research personnel. Technical Abstract: N/A |