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Genetic and phenotypic parameter estimates for selection within Ugandan indigenous chickens.
Tropical animal health and production - 25 Feb 2023
Beyihayo Geoffrey Akiiki, Kugonza Donald Rugira, Ndyomugyenyi Elly K, Echodu Richard, Okot Marion W, Anjos Filomena Dos
Abstract excerpt
The high genetic variation within indigenous chickens (IC) which provides an opportunity to select superior stock for sustainable production and conservation is under-exploited. This study is aimed at estimating heritability and genetic and phenotypic correlation coefficients of productive and reproductive traits of Ugandan IC as a basis for selection. Data on traits were collected across two consecutive...
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