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Plasma cholesterol levels have been studied as a function of age and onset of egg production in Leghorn pullets. Following a highly significant increase of 146% with peak value corresponding closely to time of first egg, plasma cholesterol decreases significantly from peak value to 79% above initial value. It is suggested that this relationship be considered when choosing birds for experimental studies on cholesterol metabolism.
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