Thyroid gland in Kuttanad ducks of Kerala - India - Postnatal development of thyroid gland in Kuttanad ducks-ducks of Kerala

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.

About the author

DR. FIRDOUS AHMAD DARPhD scholarWaterhail Budgam, Jammu and Kashmir BVSc & AH from SKUAST-Kashmir,India in 2008 MVSc from KVASU-India in 2011 Major subject during MVSc - Veterinary Anatomy and Histology

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• Authors: Firdou Dar, Firdous Dar, Lucy K M, Lucy K. M., Lucy K.M.
• Publisher: LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Languages: English, German
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 14.05.2012
• EAN: 9783659120640
• ISBN: 978-3-659-12064-0
• No. of pages: 100
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Psychology > Basic principles; Non-fiction book > Psychology, esoterics, spirituality, anthroposophy > Psychology: general, reference works