Comparison of egg production traits between sex-linked dwarf (dw) and normal (Dw super(+)) hens in a White Leghorn line and in a Leghorn x Fayoumi cross

Body weight, egg production and feed efficiency traits were compared for normal-sized (Dw super(+)) and sex-linked dwarf (dw) hens, both within a White Leghorn line and within a F sub(1) cross (male Leghorn x female Fayoumi) of about the same average body weight.

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Published in:Genetics selection evolution (Paris) 1991-01, Vol.23 (5-6), p.455-460
Main Authors: Merat, P, Bordas, A
Format: Article
Language:eng ; fre
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Summary:Body weight, egg production and feed efficiency traits were compared for normal-sized (Dw super(+)) and sex-linked dwarf (dw) hens, both within a White Leghorn line and within a F sub(1) cross (male Leghorn x female Fayoumi) of about the same average body weight.
ISSN:0999-193X
DOI:10.1051/gse:19910510