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Characterization of indigenous Aseel chicken breed for morphological, growth, production, and meat composition traits from India.
Poultry science - 1 Jul 2017
Rajkumar U, Haunshi S, Paswan C, Raju M V L N, Rama Rao S V, Chatterjee R N
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Aseel is an important native chicken breed of India, known for its martial qualities (aggressive fighting abilities), pugnacity, and majestic gait. The aim of the study is to conserve and characterize the Aseel germplasm, which is considered to be endangered. The birds were maintained on deep litter under a simulated backyard type of housing having night shelter and a free-range area. A total of 313 chicks...
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