The effects of recessive white plumage colour mutation on laying performance in quails hatched from breeders of different ages
Date
2005-10
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Indian Veterinary Journal
Abstract
The effects of recessive white colour mutation (developed from wild-type), by comparing with wild type, on laying performance in quail hatched from breeders of different age groups (17, 34 weeks) were evaluated. Recessive white type quail had significantly poorer egg production higher cracked eggs, higher feed intake, and higher mortality compared to wild type. Breeder age did not affect traits measured except for the cracked egg percentage and feed intake per bird.
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Veterinary sciences, Japanese-quail, Traits, Aves, Phasianidae
Citation
Petek, M. (2005). "The effects of recessive white plumage colour mutation on laying performance in quails hatched from breeders of different ages". Indian Veterinary Journal, 82(10), 1056-1058.