Embryonic development and the physiological factors that coordinate hatching in domestic chickens.

Embryonic growth and development is influenced by both endogenous and exogenous factors. The purpose of this review is to discuss the critical stages of chick embryonic development in relation to functional maturation of numerous organ systems, the acquisition of thermoregulation, and the hatching process. In addition, the mechanism of hatching, including sound synchronization and hormonal and environmental stimulation, will be discussed. Finally, the importance of effective hatching synchronization mechanisms will also be highlighted.

• Publication year

  2013

• Venue

  Poultry Science

• Publication date

  2013-03-01

• Fields of study

  Agricultural and Food Sciences, Medicine, Biology

• Identifiers
  DOI 10.3382/ps.2012-02509PMID 23436512
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  Open on Semantic Scholar

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  Semantic Scholar, PubMed

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