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research article

Selection and management of turkey breeding stock are subjected to studies

authors

V. S. Asmundson, Experiment Station

publication information

California Agriculture 1(3):4-4. DOI: 10.3733/ca.v001n03p4a. February 1947.

author affiliations

V.S. Asmundson is Professor of Poultry Husbandry and Poultry Husbandman in the Experiment Station, Davis.

abstract

Not available – first paragraph follows:

One of the simplest ways of increasing egg production of turkey breeder hens has been the use of artificial lights. This is effective provided the day is long enough—about 14 hours—and the light bright enough, about two foot-candles at the place where the birds are exposed to the light.