Showing papers on "Coturnix published in 1967"
TL;DR: Genetic variation in Coturnix is discussed with reference to the natural history of the species, a recent demonstration that it is relatively resistant to some pesticides and the problem of “hybrid vigour”, both at the molecular and the population level.
62 citations
TL;DR: The purposes of this study were to determine the optimum mating ratio of male to female coturnix maintained in massmated groups, the time of onset and the duration of fertility, and the effect of age on fertility and hatchability.
41 citations
TL;DR: The following experiments were designed to determine the dietary protein and energy requirements of immature Coturnix quail to five weeks of age.
30 citations
01 Jan 1967
16 citations
TL;DR: The relative proportions of yolk, albumen, shell and shell membranes in eggs of both the Bobwhite and Coturnix species were determined to determine the relative proportion of component parts of the eggs of these two species.
10 citations
TL;DR: This study was undertaken with a view to making some observations on the behavior of Japanese Quail with respect to nesting activity and other associated and non-associated behavior under conditions approximating those found in nature, and to explore the value of using these animals in behavioral research.
7 citations
TL;DR: The Coturnix quail has many advantages over other laboratory animals including resistance to disease and relatively small maintenance cost, and is easily handled, reproduces in captivity readily and requires little space and feed.
5 citations
TL;DR: A successful method to induce female black flies ( Simulium vittatum Zetterstedt) to feed on man, white rabbit, and Coturnix quail in the laboratory is reported.
Abstract: A successful method to induce female black flies ( Simulium vittatum Zetterstedt) to feed on man, white rabbit, and Coturnix quail in the laboratory is reported, as is a method to induce copulation.
5 citations