Recently completed research explored the possibilities of controlling broodiness in turkeys through the use of monoclonal antibodies. Sponsored by the US Poultry and Egg Association, a team of researchers discovered that antibodies could prevent turkey hens from becoming broody and show a drop in egg production
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Keywords: management, antibodies, turkeys, brooding, eggs