Performance of commercial layer strain (BV-300) chicken under backyard system of rearing

Islam, R.; Nath, Prem; Sheikh, I.U.

doi:10.5958/0974-8180.2016.00049.0

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“…LSMs Heritability h [27], while lower egg weights were reported in Himasamridhi [28] and Vanaraja [29,30]. Higher egg weight was observed in a cross between PD1 and PB-2(63.04 ± 0.62g) [27] when compared to egg weights (60.23 ± 0.46g) recorded at 64 weeks of age.…”

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Evaluation of Production Traits in Gramapriya Female Line Chicken Under Intensive System of Rearing

Unnikrishnan¹,

V²,

Krishna³

et al. 2023

Act Sci VetSci

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The present study was aimed at evaluating the performance of Gramapriya female line (PD-3) chicken reared under intensive system for production. Data collected on 619 hens, produced from 50 sires and 250 dams in a pedigreed full-sib mating in five hatches during 9th generation, were utilized for the present investigation at ICAR-Directorate of Poultry Research, Hyderabad. Hens attained sexual maturity (ASM) at 153.88 ± 1.38days. The body weight of hens (

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Section: Traitsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Evaluation of Production Traits in Gramapriya Female Line Chicken Under Intensive System of Rearing

Unnikrishnan¹,

V²,

Krishna³

et al. 2023

Act Sci VetSci

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“…Enhancing SC production has long been a central need for the majority of its producers. Critical production performance traits in birds include fertility, broodiness, hatchability, rate of survival, number of eggs produced, egg weight and egg size [44][45][46][47][48]. The frequency of egg production, for instance, is noted as a critical performance element for laying birds [49,50].…”

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An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Training Offered to Smallholder Scavenging Chicken Farmers in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Yusuf¹,

Popoola²

2022

Sustainability

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Smallholder scavenging chicken farmers (SCFs) are constantly faced with the challenge of improving productivity. One profound challenge is that many SCFs lack comprehensive knowledge and the skills necessary for operating an efficient production system. This study evaluated the effectiveness of the training offered to SCFs in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality (RMLM) on the best approach to improve scavenging chicken production. The data obtained was analysed quantitatively to assess differences in the management practices of the trained farmers before training (BT) and after training (AT). A paired sample t-test and Wilcoxon signed-rank test were used to conduct the study’s analysis. The results showed that the average flock size of the birds significantly increased post-training. There was a significant increase in the farmers’ use of supplementary feeding, local feedstuffs, artificial brooding and care of chicks, amongst other practices. These results indicate a marked improvement in their management practices post-training. Therefore, building the capacities of SCFs through training significantly improves their knowledge and skillsets. Periodic training of SCFs is recommended to keep them abreast of evolving management practices in SC production, as continual improvement in related competencies is important for enhancing local and national economic development.

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“…A notable proportion of farmers maintain a modest flock of 10 to 15 indigenous fowls, characterized by their low resource requirements, within their residential spaces. This practice serves a dual purpose of producing both eggs and meat, contributing to their day-to-day financial needs and nutritional well-being, as documented by Islam et al (2014) [4] . Conversely, the native indigenous fowls exhibit notably limited productivity due to their inherent genetic constraints, resulting in modest yields.…”

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Evaluating the varied economic traits of Kamrupa chickens in backyard rearing systems of Assam

Sarma

2024

Int. J. Agric. Extension Social Dev.

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Kamrupa, a dual-type, high-yielding chicken breed developed through the efforts of the AICRP on Poultry Breeding at AAU, Khanapara, has been successfully introduced across various regions of the North East. However, comprehensive studies regarding the productive and reproductive performance of Kamrupa chickens under the backyard rearing system in Assam are exceedingly limited. With this gap in mind, the current research aims to evaluate the economic characteristics of Kamrupa chickens within the context of the backyard rearing system in Assam.The study encompassed a range of parameters, including body weights at various stages (day old, 5, 20, 40, 52, and 72 weeks), age at initial egg laying, egg production up to 40, 52, and 72 weeks, egg weights at 32, 40, 52, and 72 weeks, age at sexual maturity, carcass attributes, egg quality traits, fertility, and hatchability. Analysis of the data revealed that the average body weights for Kamrupa chickens were as follows: 36.59±2.45 (day old), 218.25±28.95 (5 weeks), 1045.19±31.02 (20 weeks), 1721.56±41.57 (40 weeks), 1756.57±43.31 (52 weeks), and 2045.65±59.26 (72 weeks). Egg production data highlighted that Kamrupa chickens yielded 42. 34±2.96, 83.56±5.96, and 143.45±8.69 eggs up to 40, 52, and 72 weeks, respectively. In conclusion, the study implies that Kamrupa chickens exhibit superior performance in terms of body weight, egg production, and various other traits when reared under the backyard system in Assam.

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Performance of commercial layer strain (BV-300) chicken under backyard system of rearing

Cited by 8 publications

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Evaluation of Production Traits in Gramapriya Female Line Chicken Under Intensive System of Rearing

Evaluation of Production Traits in Gramapriya Female Line Chicken Under Intensive System of Rearing

An Evaluation of the Effectiveness of the Training Offered to Smallholder Scavenging Chicken Farmers in Raymond Mhlaba Local Municipality, Eastern Cape Province, South Africa

Evaluating the varied economic traits of Kamrupa chickens in backyard rearing systems of Assam

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