The Effects of Intensive Inbreeding (Brother × Sister) on Various Traits in Japanese Quail

A.W. Kulenkamp, C. Kulenkamp, T.H. Coleman

Poultry Science · 1973 · 24 citations · 5 references

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Five consecutive generations of full-sib matings in Japanese quail reduced the initial 17 inbred lines to six. In general, fertility, hatchability and egg production were affected to a greater extent by inbreeding than were body weights and egg weights.

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