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Genetics and breeding of a black-bone and blue eggshell chicken line. 2. Laying patterns and egg production in two consecutive generations.
Poultry science - 1 May 2022
Wang Huanhuan, Cahaner Avigdor, Lou Lifeng, Zhang Lei, Ge Ying, Li Qinghai, Zhang Xuedong
Abstract excerpt
The BG line was originated from the cross between 2 Chinese indigenous breeds, Dongxiang blue eggshell, and Jiangshan black-bone, and has been bred to combine dark heavy black-bone body and high production of blue-shell eggs, into single dual-purpose line. Full-pedigree hens from 2 generations, G4 (n = 441) and G5 (n = 464), were reared in the same single-cage laying facility in 2019-2020 and 2020-2021,...
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