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A study of the snapping strength of egg shells and the effect of various factors on it

C. Tyler Department of Physiological Chemistry, The University, Reading
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H. P. Thomas Department of Physiological Chemistry, The University, Reading
Pages 227-238 | Published online: 08 Nov 2007

References

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  • Schmidt , W. J. 1957 . Schraubiger Faserverlauf in der Schalenhaut des Vogeleies . J. Ornith. , 98 : 432 – 440 .
  • Tyler , C. “ Shell strength ” . In Physiology of the domestic fowl , Edited by: Horton‐Smith , G. and Amoroso , E. C. Edinburgh : Oliver and Boyd . (in press).
  • Tyler , C. and Coundon , J. R. 1965 . Apparatus for measuring shell strength by crushing, piercing or snapping . Br. Poult. Sci. , 6 : 327 – 330 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1953 . Studies on egg shells. I. The determination of membrane‐, pore‐and matrix protein . J. Sci. Fd Agric. , 4 : 261 – 266 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1963 . A study of various impact and crushing methods used for measuring shell strength . Br. Poult. Sci. , 4 : 49 – 61 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1964a . Egg shell strength and its relationship to thickness, with particular reference to individuality in the domestic hen . Br. Poult. Sci. , 5 : 3 – 18 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1964b . The testing of methods for cracking egg shells, based on paired readings from individual eggs and the measurement of some effects of various treatments . Br. Poult. Sci. , 5 : 19 – 28 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1964c . The testing of methods for crushing egg shells, based on paired readings from individual eggs and the measurement of some effects of various treatments . Br. Poult. Sci. , 5 : 29 – 35 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1964d . A direct comparison of certain cracking and crashing methods used for measuring shell strength . Br. Poult. Sci. , 5 : 37 – 43 .
  • Tyler , C. and Geake , F. H. 1964e . The effect of water on egg shell strength including a study of the translucent areas of the shell . Br. Poult. Sci. , 5 : 277 – 284 .

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