Micromelia in Adult Fowl Caused by Manganese Deficiency During Embryonic Development

C.D. Caskey, L.C. Norris

Experimental Biology and Medicine · 1940 · 18 citations · 0 references

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Abstract

Chicks which are rendered micromelic during embryonic development as a result of manganese deficiency do not recover from this condition when fed a diet adequate in manganese during a period of time greatly in excess of that required for the attainment of maturity.