ANSC 53500 or BMS 52800
Avian Physiology
Name ____________________________________________
Avian Physiology
ANSC 535/BMS 528
Worksheet #1
Integumentary System
- Hypothesize what the hormonal profile may be like of the immature featherless broiler
(meat-type) chickens developed by Israeli scientists. Please remember that these birds are
marketed prior to sexual maturity. (5 points)
- Most turkeys marketed commercially have white feathers. Explain from a
physiological point of view why the feathers are white in the Broad Breasted White turkey
instead of a dark brown or black color as in the Broad Breasted Bronze turkey. You may use
the back of this sheet to answer this question. (5 points)
Broad Breasted White
Broad Breasted Bronze
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