autosexing

• Método de seleção genética, especialmente em aves domésticas, que permite distinguir o sexo de pintinhos recém-eclodidos por características visíveis, como a cor da penugem ou o padrão das penas.

A noun referring to a breeding technique, especially in domestic fowl, that allows the sex of newly hatched chicks to be distinguished by visible characteristics.

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1. Sex identification at hatchingC2formalscientific

   A breeding technique, especially in domestic fowl, that allows the sex of newly hatched chicks to be determined by visible physical characteristics.

   Identificação do sexo ao nascer

   • Autosexing breeds of chickens are popular among poultry farmers.
   • The development of autosexing has simplified the process of separating male and female chicks.
   • Through autosexing, breeders can identify the sex of a chick immediately after it hatches.