Position of the embryo in the egg relative to its longitudinal axis; expressed as the ratio of embryo axis to egg axis.
Position of embryo in the shell
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Parent stock
Category of multiplication flocks whose mission is the second crossing of lines ...
Parents
Individuals of the dam and sire lines with tested performance and combining abil...
Part per billion (ppb)
A unit equal to one billionth (10⁻⁹) of the whole.
Parts per million (ppm)
A unit equal to one millionth of the whole (0.001%).
Peak of egg production
The highest egg production achieved by a hen or flock during the laying period.
Pedigree hatching tray
Hatcher tray or box with partitions/holes that prevents uncontrolled movement of...
