The Composition of Turkeys of Different Varieties and Strains

Abstract

IN A previous paper, Harshaw and Rector (1940) reported the results of physical and chemical analyses of turkeys of different ages. Subsequent to this work, similar analyses have been made of turkeys of four varieties and strains reared in two different years. Maw (1933) found differences in physical composition between several breeds and crosses of chickens. Richter (1939) compared the physical and chemical composition of White Leghorns with that of crossbred chickens from several matings. Lehman (1939) made physical and chemical analyses of Bronze turkeys and several breeds of chickens. Apparently, however, there has been no systematic study reported that compares the composition of different varieties and strains of turkeys. EXPERIMENTAL METHODS In the investigation reported here, representative male and female turkeys of four varieties and strains were selected each year in 1940 and 1941 for analysis. They were produced on the same diets and under the same conditions, slaughtered, . . .