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Publication Details
AFRICAN RESEARCH NEXUS
SHINING A SPOTLIGHT ON AFRICAN RESEARCH
agricultural and biological sciences
Gene segregation effects on fertility and hatchability of pure and crossbred chicken genotypes in the humid tropics
International Journal of Poultry Science, Volume 7, No. 10, Year 2008
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This study was conducted to compare fertility and hatchability among pure and crossbred chicken genotypes. A total of three sires and thirty dams per genetic group were used in a study which was conducted over three months involving both direct and reciprocal crosses. A total number of 5804 eggs were set out of the total laid. Number of eggs fertile at first and second candling were significantly (P < 0.01) affected by both sire and dam strains. Similarly, number of eggs hatched, percentage fertility and hatchability were significantly (P < 0.01) affected by both sire and dam strains. There was also significant (P < 0.05) interaction effects between dam and sire strains on fertility and hatchability percentages. Matings involving pure strains of Naked Neck indigenous chicken resulted in lowest hatchability when compared to matings involving other pure and crossbred genotypes. Variations observed in percentage fertility and hatchability of eggs were attributed to segregation effects of genes in both pure and crossbred chicken genotypes used for the study. © Asian Network for Scientific Information, 2008.
Authors & Co-Authors
Peters, Sunday Olusola
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Ilori, Babatunde M.
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Ozoje, Michael Ohiokhuaobo
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Ikeobi, Christian Obiora Ndubuisi
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Adebambo, Olufunmilayo Ayoka
Nigeria, Abeokuta
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
Statistics
Citations: 26
Authors: 5
Affiliations: 1
Identifiers
Doi:
10.3923/ijps.2008.954.958
ISSN:
16828356
Research Areas
Genetics And Genomics
Sexual And Reproductive Health