Morphobiometrical characteristics of indigenous chicken ecotype populations in Rwanda.
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-020-02475-4
Abstract: The rational of conservation and sustainable use of indigenous chicken (IC) resources requires their morphobiometrical characterisation. This study morphobiometrically characterised the IC ecotypes in Rwanda. The morphological features and zoometric measurement data were randomly collected… read more here.
Keywords: length; indigenous chicken; morphobiometrical characteristics; ecotypes rwanda ... See more keywords
Inheritance of growth traits and impact of selection on carcass and egg quality traits in Vanashree, an improved indigenous chicken
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DOI: 10.1007/s11250-021-02575-9
Abstract: The present study was carried out to assess the inheritance of growth traits and to study the effect of selection on carcass characteristics and egg quality traits in Vanashree , an improved indigenous chicken. Estimates… read more here.
Keywords: quality traits; indigenous chicken; egg quality; growth ... See more keywords
Genome diversity of Chinese indigenous chicken and the selective signatures in Chinese gamecock chicken
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-020-71421-z
Abstract: Gamecock chickens are one of the earliest recorded birds in China, and have accumulated some unique morphological and behavioral signatures such as large body size, muscularity and aggressive behavior, whereby being excellent breeding materials and… read more here.
Keywords: gamecock chickens; indigenous chicken; gamecock; chicken ... See more keywords
Tukong: a rumpless indigenous chicken breed from West Kalimantan, Indonesia
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DOI: 10.1080/00439339.2023.2203347
Abstract: SUMMARY Tukong is the rumpless indigenous chicken breed of Indonesia. Its features must be described as the basis for their preservation and improvement. The current understanding of the Tukong, including its origin, exterior traits, and… read more here.
Keywords: tukong rumpless; chicken breed; rumpless indigenous; indigenous chicken ... See more keywords
Morpho-biometric characterization of indigenous chicken ecotypes in north-western Ethiopia
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0286299
Abstract: Morphological characterization of Animal Genetic Resources is the first step to documenting diversity and designing breed specific breeding programs. The current study characterized the morpho-biometric variation of indigenous chicken ecotypes prevailing in northwestern Ethiopia. A… read more here.
Keywords: chicken ecotypes; indigenous chicken; north achefer; morpho biometric ... See more keywords
Phenotypic characterization and principal component analyses of indigenous chicken breeds in Indonesia
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DOI: 10.14202/vetworld.2021.1665-1676
Abstract: Background and Aim: Understanding the phenotypic characteristics of indigenous livestock breeds is essential for their utilization and conservation. This study aimed to characterize indigenous chicken breeds in Indonesia based on phenotypic traits. Materials and Methods:… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous chicken; principal component; chicken breeds; breeds indonesia ... See more keywords
Uganda chicken genetic resources: I. phenotypic and production characteristics
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.1033031
Abstract: The extent of diversity in the indigenous chicken breeds of Uganda was assessed for their potential utilisation in breeding programmes. A total of 293 indigenous-chicken-keeping households in villages across 35 districts forming 12 sub-regions of… read more here.
Keywords: chicken genetic; genetic resources; production; indigenous chicken ... See more keywords
Ecological niche modelling as a tool to identify candidate indigenous chicken ecotypes of Tigray (Ethiopia)
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DOI: 10.3389/fgene.2022.968961
Abstract: The Tigray region is an ancient entry route for the domestic chickens into Africa. The oldest African chicken bones were found in this region at Mezber, a pre-Aksumite rural farming settlement. They were dated to… read more here.
Keywords: niche modelling; chicken; region; chicken ecotypes ... See more keywords
An exploratory study on differences in maternal care between two ecotypes of Nigerian indigenous chicken hens
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DOI: 10.3389/fvets.2022.980609
Abstract: The Yoruba (YRE) and Fulani (FLE) are the two notable indigenous chicken ecotypes in Nigeria. They exhibit broodiness and post-hatch care of their chicks. Studies on welfare, productivity, and maternal behaviors of these two ecotypes… read more here.
Keywords: yre; tonic immobility; two ecotypes; indigenous chicken ... See more keywords
Natural outbreak of Marek’s disease in indigenous chicken and Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica) in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria
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DOI: 10.4314/ovj.v9i2.10
Abstract: Carcasses of an indigenous adult chicken and Japanese quail from different flocks were presented to a veterinary clinic for postmortem (PM) examination in 2014 in Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria. PM observations revealed cutaneous, hepatic, and… read more here.
Keywords: indigenous chicken; coturnix; japanese quail; mdv ... See more keywords