Open AccessComparative study on production performances of the Japanese, White, Black and Brown quail at fifth generation
Author(s) -
S Faruque,
A. K. F. H. Bhuiyan,
MA Rahman,
Msk Sarker,
NR Sarker
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
bangladesh journal of livestock research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 1022-3851
DOI - 10.3329/bjlr.v0i0.45448
Subject(s) - quail , zoology , hatching , body weight , biology , genotype , feed conversion ratio , endocrinology , genetics , gene
Four quail genotypes namely Japanese (J), White (W), Black (Bl) and Brown (Br) quail are being maintaining at Bangladesh Livestock Research Institute to develop meat type quail genotype. Studied fifth generation (G5) quails were hatched from 4th generation (G4) parents based on estimated breeding value for 5th week body weight. Standard management practices were followed during study period. Hatching eggs were collected from every single pen of the selected parent quails. A total of 1750 day-old chick comprising of J, W, Br and Bl were hatched in one batch. Collected data were analyzed in a CRD by General Linear Model (GLM) Univariate Procedure in SPSS Computer Program. Body weight of quails at 3rd, 4th, and 6th week of age were (p 0.05) among Bl (8.78%), J (6.66%), Br (6.31%) and W (5.36%) genotypes. Comparing the performances, W quail was superior for body weight and Bl quail for egg production.
Bangladesh J. of Livestock Res. 21-25: 65-68, 2018