Michael Oster

Dynamics of Kidney Calcium and Phosphorus Mineral Handling in Laying Hens During the Transition to Egg Production

ABSTRACT The transition from immature pullets to sexually mature female chickens is accompanied by pronounced structural and functional modifications. This is accompanied by coordinated changes in hormonal and metabolic pathways that primarily regulate reproduction, nutrient util...

Effects of variable incubation temperature during embryonic days 10–13 on leg muscle transcriptomics in day-old broiler and layer chicks

Abstract In chickens, secondary myogenesis occurs during embryonic days (ED) 10–13, which is a critical developmental window sensitive to incubation temperature as a key environmental factor. This study investigates transcriptional profiles in leg muscle of broiler (Ross 308; Ros...