Traditional sexing methods and external egg characteristics combination allow highly accurate early sex determination in an endangered native turkey breed

• Published in: Frontiers in veterinary science Vol. 9; p. 948502
• Main Authors: Salgado Pardo, J. I., Navas González, Francisco Javier, González Ariza, Antonio, Arando Arbulu, A., León Jurado, J. M., Delgado Bermejo, J. V., Camacho Vallejo, M. E.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A 15.08.2022
• Subjects: external egg quality; native breed; post-hatching; poult morphological; preincubation; sex determination; Veterinary Science

Early sex determination methods are not only crucial in the worldwide massive poultry industry, but also for small-holder producers. The profitability of sexing techniques must be accounted for when aiming to boost management, nutrition, and conservation practices in endangered poultry breeds. This...