title: Histological studies of changes in the magnum of the domestic hen associated with the production of 'watery white' eggs.
abstract: Abnormalities in the magnum of hens producing eggs with 'watery whites' are described. The histological staining characteristics of the epithelium were altered and there was a decrease in the number of ciliated cells. The structure of the tubular gland cells was also changed, with an increase in the number of type-B cells.
mesh_terms: D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D004531:Eggs; D005260:Female; D010057:Oviducts / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000473:pathology*