Postnatal Development of Bursa of Fabricius in the Nigerian Local and Isa Brown Chickens

Authors

  • G.C. Okpe Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Author
  • L.O. Chima Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Author
  • N. Osuchukwu Department of Veterinary Anatomy, University of Nigeria, Nsukka. Author

Keywords:

Bursa of Fabricius, Chickens

Abstract

Postnatal development of the Bursa of Fabricius was studied in Nigerian local and Isa brown chickens. The local chickens attained maximum weight (.94g) at week 7 and week 13 for cockerels and pullet respectively while the Isa brown attained maximum weight (a.02g and 3.12g) at week 11 and 17 for cockerels and pullets respectively. Regression appeared earlier in local chickens before the Isa brown. These growth patterns may have effect on their resistance to some infections,

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Published

2003-06-30

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1 (2003)

Section

Original Articles

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How to Cite

Postnatal Development of Bursa of Fabricius in the Nigerian Local and Isa Brown Chickens. (2003). Journal of Experimental and Clinical Anatomy, 2(1), 41-43. https://jecajournal.com/index.php/home/article/view/399