Abstract:ABSTRA CTThe influence of genetic strain on the growth performance and meat yield of Large White turkeys was investigated utilizing three replicate (50 birds each) of Large White torn turkey poults of seven different genetic strains. Day-old poults were wing banded, reared following a standard management program, and individual weights were recorded at 1 day 6, 12, 18, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27 and 28 weeks of age during two trials. Mortality records were kept during the entire experiment.In both trials, five birds … Show more
“…Differences existing between commercial strains for various aspects of meat yield have been reported earlier (Enos et al 196'l;Fry et al 1962;Hartung and Froning 1968;Hayse and Moreng 1973;MacNeil and Buss 1968;MacNeil 1969). In the present study, differences between commercial strains are also noted; however, the degree of difference was noticeably greater in 1977 than occurred in 1969.…”
“…Differences existing between commercial strains for various aspects of meat yield have been reported earlier (Enos et al 196'l;Fry et al 1962;Hartung and Froning 1968;Hayse and Moreng 1973;MacNeil and Buss 1968;MacNeil 1969). In the present study, differences between commercial strains are also noted; however, the degree of difference was noticeably greater in 1977 than occurred in 1969.…”
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