Abstract
Summary
Genetically dystrophic chickens contain significantly more crude fat in the superficial pectoral muscle (% of wet sample) than do normal chickens. An increased fat deposition is noted as early as 15 weeks of age and is associated with physical manifestation of dystrophy resembling certain muscular dystrophies in man. Females deposit more crude fat than males.
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