Publications by authors named "Ilonka van der Wagt"
Article Synopsis
- The growth and development of embryos during incubation rely on nutrients from the egg, which can be transferred to the embryo in two ways: through the yolk stalk or the yolk sac membrane.
- Recent genetic selection and management advancements have led to increased metabolic rates in broiler chickens, possibly reducing residual yolk weight, which could impact posthatch growth and performance.
- A review of studies from 1930 to 2018 found that residual yolk weight and composition have decreased over time, influenced by factors like egg size and incubation temperature, though the exact causes of these changes remain unclear.
