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EXPERIENCE WITH THE USE OF MICRODOSES OF GAMMA IRRADIATION IN POULTRY BREEDING

Journal Article · · Biophysics (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation)
OSTI ID:4052184
More than 75 000 hen eggs were exposed to chronic gamma irradiation throughout the incubation period with a total dose of 2.9 r. The hatching of chicks rose an average 2.7% and the egg-laying capabllity of the hens grown from the irradiated embryos increased by 7 to 10%. Salts of U and Th in glass tubes were mounted in wooden frames which were placed beneath the tray holding the eggs for incubation. Experiments indicated that a dose rate of 100 mu r/min gave best results. The procedure is described in detail and data are presented graphically. (C.H.)
Research Organization:
Tomilin Poultry Factory
NSA Number:
NSA-15-015930
OSTI ID:
4052184
Journal Information:
Biophysics (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation), Journal Name: Biophysics (U.S.S.R.) (English Translation) Vol. Vol: 5: No. 4
Country of Publication:
Country unknown/Code not available
Language:
English

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