Expression of Spur Gene in the Nigerian Indigenous Chickens in the Guinea Savannah Region of Nigeria: Phenotypic Effects.
H. O. Ukwu,
T. T. Tyo,
D. J. Kuusu
Abstract:This study was designed to investigate the expression of spur gene and its effects on body weight and body linear measurements of Nigerian indigenous chickens in Benue state, Nigeria. Four hundred (400) mature indigenous chickens were used for this study. Data were collected on body weight using weighing balance with accuracy of 0.1 Kg; linear body measurements (shank length, thigh length, body girth, toe length) were taken using a measuring tape, while shank thickness was measured using Vernier Calipers. Data… Show more
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