• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.7 no.10 s.72
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• pp.63-66
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• 1975

양계업의 성공 여부는 산란계 한 마리가 년간 몇 개의 알을 낳느냐에 의하여 결정된다. 일반적으로 산란지수가 많은 계군이 산란피크도 높으므로 더 많은 알을 얻기 위한 방법으로는 산란피크를 향상시켜야 할 것이다. 그러나 아직도 많은 농장에서 보다 빠른수입을 목적으로 또는 관리 부주의로 조산을 시키는 경향이 있다. 조산하게 되면 산란율이 정상적으로 오르지 못하므로 30$\~$33주령이 되어도 산란피크가 보잘 것 없게 되며 이때야 비로소 여러 가지 방법을 강구하지만 이미 닭의 산란능력이 결정되었으므로 보다 좋은 성적은 기대하기 어렵다. 닭의 산란생리는 일단 산란피크에 도달한 다음 산란율이 일정한 비율로 서서히 떨어지게 되어 있다. 그러므로 산란피크가 얼마나 올라가느냐는 장차 계군이 몇 개의 알을 생산할 수 있는가를 예측하는 기준이 될 수 있다.

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.15 no.2
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• pp.73-79
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• 1988

In order to study the effects of feeding time (08：00 and 14：00 hours) and frequency (once a day, twice a day and once every other day) on the performances of broiler breeder hens, two experiments were conducted with 1, 248 hens of Maniker strain during 24－2 weeks (Experiment 1) and 42－60 weeks (Experiment 2) of age. The results obtained are summarized as follows ： 1. No significant differences were observed in hen－day egg production and feed conversion rate between feeding times or among feeding frequencies through the entire experimental period. 2. Mean egg weight during the age of 24－42 weeks was significantly increased by feeding in the afternoon (p＜0.01). But it was not significantly affected by feeding time or frequency during 42－60 weeks of age. 3. Fertility and hatchability of eggs at 36 weeks and 60 weeks of age were not significantly different among treatments. 4. By feeding in the afternoon egg breaking strength at 60 weeks of age was significantly improved (p＜0.05), but not at 36 weeks of age. 5. In diurnal distribution of egg production, hens fed in the afternoon produced more eggs in the afternoon than hens fed during the morning (p＜0.01).

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.45 no.2
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• pp.97-107
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• 2018

This study aimed to evaluate the dietary effect of organic sulfur (OS) supplementation on performance, egg quality and serum constituents in laying hens. A total of 360 Lohmann brown laying hens at the age of 31 weeks were distributed into four treatments having five replicates of 18 hens each until 54 weeks. The hens were fed four levels (0.0, 0.1, 0.2 and 0.4%) of OS with basal diet. The number of eggs was investigated daily, and egg quality was confirmed every 8 weeks. Sulfur content in eggs, interleukin 2 (IL-2), T help cells (CD4+) and cytotoxicity cells (CD8+) were measured at the termination of the experiment. The result of the study showed that egg production tended to increase with 0.4% OS in diet after 39 weeks of age and, there was a significant effect (P<0.05) from 47 to 54 weeks of age. Egg quality traits of albumen height and haugh unit increased significantly (P<0.05) owing to the addition of OS to the diet. The polyunsaturated fatty acids in yolk were gradually increased while saturated fatty acids were decreased with increasing levels in OS (P<0.05). Total sulfur concentration in the eggs increased significantly (P<0.05) in treatments fed OS. Moreover, albumin, AST and HDL cholesterol levels in serum improved significantly (P<0.05) owing to the addition of OS. The IL-2 concentration and the ratio of CD4+ and CD8+ in blood were generally higher (P<0.05) at 0.4% OS. Therefore, it can be recommended that supplementary OS diet affected the performance, egg quality and stimulated immune response in laying hens.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.14 s.153
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• pp.91-101
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• 1982

난각의 질을 높이기 위해서 우리는 산란계 사료에 충분한 양의 칼슘을 공급해야 한다. 이 칼슘은 석회석이나 패분으로 공급할 수 있다. 사료에 인함량이 너무 높으면 난각의 질이 떨어진다. 그러나 인이 부족하면 'cage layer fatigue'가 발생한다. 따라서 20$\~$36주령의 산란계는 일당 총 인의 섭취량 650mg이 적당하다. 53주령 이상된 노계에는 하루에 450mg이 적당하다. 양이온-음이온 균형은 중요한 영향을 미친다. 그러나 이것이 혈액의 PH 에 미치는 영향보다 혈중 인에 미치는 영향이 더욱 중요한 것 같다.

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.43 no.4
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• pp.253-261
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• 2016

Egg quality is a very important factor for both consumers and producers. Factors affecting egg quality include strain and age of hens; egg storage temperature, time, and humidity; laying season; and feeding. This study aimed to determine the effect of hen age and egg storage time on egg quality. A total of 700 eggs obtained from Hyline Brown commercial layers were used for this experiment, and they were separated into two hen age groups (30 vs. 60 weeks) with eight treatments and four storage times (day 0, 10, 20, and 30). The egg weight; shell color, thickness, and density; albumen height; Haugh unit (HU); yolk color; and the yolk and albumen pH and viscosity were measured for the egg quality assessment. The results showed that the age of the hen and egg storage time significantly affected almost all parameters of the internal and external egg quality. The shell thickness, albumen height, HU, yolk color, pH of yolk and albumen, and yolk viscosity significantly decreased with increasing hen age. The egg shell color was significantly lighter in eggs from 60-week-old hens than in those from 30 weeks-old hens. The egg weight; shell weight, thickness, and density; albumen height, HU; and albumen viscosity significantly decreased, but the yolk color and pH of the yolk and albumen increased with increasing egg storage time. The interaction effects between the storage time and hen age were significant in shell thickness, albumen height, yolk color, and yolk and albumen pH and viscosity. The eggs obtained from 60-week-old hens showed significantly lower shell thickness, albumen height, and HU values, which are considered typical egg quality measurements, than values of eggs from 30-week-old hens. Therefore, increasing hen age and egg storage time caused the deterioration of egg quality. In conclusion, this study demonstrated that hen age is the major factor affecting the quality of fresh eggs, whereas the storage time is the determinant factor affecting the quality of stored eggs.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.25 no.5 s.283
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• pp.166-170
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• 1993

산란개시전후부터 40주령전후까지의 기간은 질병이 가장 발생하기 쉬운 시기입니다. 또한 이시기에 질병이 발생했다면 잘 낫지도 않아 치료기간이 늘어나고 치료비용, 도태, 폐사 등의 증가로 많은 손실이 일어나게 되는데 이러한 원인은 어디에서 일어날까요? 우선 올 여름철에 발생이 우려되는 류코사이토준병에 대해 간단히 살펴보고 이어갈까 한다.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.25 no.4 s.282
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• pp.132-135
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• 1993

산란개시전후부터 40주령전후까지의 기간은 질병이 가장 발생하기 쉬운 시기입니다. 또한 이시기에 질병이 발생했다면 잘 낫지도 않아 치료기간이 늘어나고 치료비용, 도태, 폐사 등의 증가로 많은 손실이 일어나게 되는데 이러한 원인은 어디에서 일어날까요?

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.30 no.2
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• pp.107-112
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• 2003

This experiment was conducted to study the optimum energy feeding system for broiler breeders peaked in summer season with 400 caged hens of Ross strain. Four of energy supply series which were different in daily energy allotment during laying period were employed for 40 weeks from 24 to 64 weeks of age. All experimental diets were formulated to contain 2,750 kcal ME/kg with adjustments made in total feed allotment to provide the desired energy levels. Total consumption of the feed would provide 20 grams of protein, 4 grams of calcium and 0.35 grams of available phosphorus. There were no significant difference in hen-day egg production and average egg weight among the series of energy supply, but egg production showed a trend to decline as the level of energy allotment increased. Feed, ME and CP conversion and feed cost required per egg or per kg egg were significantly increased as the level of energy allotment increased(p<0.05). It was concluded that the Treatment 1, which supplied 280kcal ME per day at the age of 24 weeks and then increased the energy supply up to 400kcal ME per day at the peak period of 30∼34 weeks of age, was superior in all production parameters.

• KOREAN POULTRY JOURNAL
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• v.36 no.5 s.415
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• pp.98-102
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• 2004

• Korean Journal of Poultry Science
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• v.45 no.1
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• pp.63-71
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• 2018

This study was conducted to evaluate the effect of age of laying hens on egg internal and external qualities. A total of 8,300 eggs were randomly collected from 15 grading & packaging (GP) centers, and 50 eggs per farm during April to May in 2015. Age of laying hens ranged from 18 to 65 weeks of age and they were classified into 5 age groups (18~25, 26~35, 36~45, 46~55, and 56~65 weeks). Egg weight increased, but the Haugh unit decreased as the age of laying hens increased. Yolk color was higher in eggs laid from 25~35 weeks of laying hens compared with that of 18~25-weeks-old chickens. The incidence of dirty eggs was highest (P<0.05) in 18~25 week group and remained constant after 26 weeks. Among eggshell defects, speckled and pimpled eggs increased as the age of laying hens increased. The incidence of calcium deposits and misshapen eggs was highest during 18~25 weeks of age and remained constant after 26 weeks. The percentage of total eggshell cracks increased as the age of laying hens increased. Among eggshell cracks, star- and hair-like cracks were frequently noted. The percentage of meat spot was higher than that of blood spot and their incidence was highest among the 56~65 week group. Age of laying hens significantly increased egg weight, incidence of pimpled or speckled eggs, star- or hair-like cracks, and meat spot. On the other hand, a significant negative interaction between age of laying hens and the Haugh unit was noted. In conclusion, our study revealed that the age of laying hens affected internal and external egg qualities.