Histological studies of changes in the magnum of the domestic hen associated with the production of 'watery white' eggs.
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.
D000818:Animals; D002645:Chickens; D004531:Eggs; D005260:Female; D010057:Oviducts / Q000033:anatomy & histology*; D011201:Poultry Diseases / Q000473:pathology*