Thyroid gland in Kuttanad ducks of Kerala - India Contributor(s): Dar, Firdous (Author), K. M., Lucy (Author) |
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ISBN: 3659120642 ISBN-13: 9783659120640 Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing OUR PRICE: $50.27 Product Type: Paperback Published: May 2012 |
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BISAC Categories: - Psychology |
Physical Information: 0.24" H x 6" W x 9" (0.35 lbs) 100 pages |
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Publisher Description: Thyroid gland in birds is as vital as in other animals controlling metabolism, differentiation, growth and production. In birds a paired organ at the base of neck seen from second day of incubation. In female birds it is more important as the hormones directly effects the development of reproductive system thus effecting the production.So the normal development of this gland is of prime importance and any deviation or disturbance can effect the basal metabolism of the birds in turn affecting the production potential of the flock. |