FVMB Licence 2020: Eggs for human consumption are produced by two types of hens: Leghorn type and Rhode Island type. What are the main differences between the two types?

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Eggs for human consumption are produced by two types of hens: Leghorn type and Rhode Island type. What are the main differences between the two types?

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body weight and egg weight are smaller in Leghorn type

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Leghorn type digests better concentrates feed

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Leghorn type is more susceptible to nutritional deficiencies

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Rhode Island type has a lower feed conversion ratio

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there are no differences between the two types

FVMB Licence 2020

Eggs for human consumption are produced by two types of hens: Leghorn type and Rhode Island type. What are the main differences between the two types?

Body weight and egg weight are smaller in Leghorn type

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