Table 4.
Biometric traits of some internal organs in dual-purpose hens and broiler breeder hens after first egg production season.
| Trait | Genotype | SEM | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-Purpose Hens (n = 20) |
Broiler Breeder Hens (n = 20) |
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| Proventriculus (g) | 8.6 ± 2.1 b | 11.1 ± 0.9 a | 0.3 | <0.001 |
| Gizzard (g) | 33.1 ± 5.3 b | 38.9 ± 4.7 a | 0.9 | <0.001 |
| Liver (g) | 27.2 ± 6.2 b | 69.6 ± 18.2 a | 3.9 | <0.001 |
| Heart (g) | 7.6 ± 2.4 b | 16.6 ± 2.1 a | 0.8 | <0.001 |
| Spleen (g) | 2.0 ± 0.6 b | 3.8 ± 0.4 a | 0.2 | <0.001 |
a,b—Means within column and sample with differing superscripts are significantly different (p < 0.05).