Irivboje, Y.I and Fafiolu, A.O and Sanni, M.T and Irivboje, O.A and Ikeobi, C.O.N (2019) GENOTYPIC AND SEASONAL VARIABILITY ON THE REPRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF TWO STRAINS OF HYBRID LAYERS IN SOUTHWEST NIGERIA. Bulletin of Animal Health and Production in Africa, 67 (4). pp. 303-355. ISSN 0378 – 9721
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Abstract
The egg-laying or layer strain is of high nutrient and of good economic importance to the society at large due mainly to its egg production traits and also for its meat. The exotic layer strains have been able to adapt to the climatic and environmental conditions of the southern part of Nigeria. Non-the-less, challenges are still being faced in its rearing and production especially during extreme climatic conditions. hatchability of total set eggs and hatchability of fertile eggs. This study aimed at determining the effects layers per strain were used for the evaluation of their reproductive performances. Each strain included one percent hatchability (92.92±0.36) than other seasons. the percent hatchability (90.60±0.48), total hatched Hyline brown strain of laying Chicken with percent hatchability (88.38±0.49), total hatched (63.01±0.92) and percent fertility (71.02±0.71). In conclusion, it was discovered that the Brown dominant layer chicken strain had a better performance in the fertility and hatchability than the Hyline brown chicken layer and the late wet season was observed to be more favourable to percentages hatched, fertility and hatchability. The Brown dominant strain is preferable for brown layer production and also, the late wet season should therefore be targeted for optimal production of layers in southwest Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Subjects: | S Agriculture > S Agriculture (General) |
| Divisions: | Faculty of Medicine, Health and Life Sciences > School of Biological Sciences |
| Depositing User: | Mr Taiwo Egbeyemi |
| Date Deposited: | 27 Jul 2020 12:52 |
| Last Modified: | 27 Jul 2020 12:52 |
| URI: | http://eprints.federalpolyilaro.edu.ng/id/eprint/1064 |
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