ABSTRACT
This study examined the influence of different
mating methods, namely stud mating. pen mating and artificial insemination on
early growth trails of' our local chicks. thirty (30) female and six (6) male
local birds were used as the plait stock, they were randomly assigned and
subjected to the three different mating methods using a mating ratio of 5: the mattings
produced 10 chicks for each method, giving a total of 30 chicks, From which
data were collected on growth parameters, namely keel length, thigh length,
shank length, breast length, body girth, wing length, daily feed intake and
body weight. Owing to the contributions of poultry industry on the economic and
social 4 development of countries, many researches have been carried out and
recommendations made on ways of improving the performances of birds, especially
local breeds in terms of yield. Over the years, researches have been based on
improvement in feed formulations and genetic breeds. Not much research has been
carried out on the area of mating potentials on the local birds. The effect of
mating methods on the early growth trait of local birds is paramount at the -
present age and this therefore, forms the basis for this research work.
UKPO, K (2021). Effect Of Different Mating Methods On The Early Growth Traits Of Local Birds.. Repository.mouau.edu.ng: Retrieved Dec 23, 2024, from https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-different-mating-methods-on-the-early-growth-traits-of-local-birds-7-2
KALU, UKPO. "Effect Of Different Mating Methods On The Early Growth Traits Of Local Birds." Repository.mouau.edu.ng. Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 22 Jul. 2021, https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-different-mating-methods-on-the-early-growth-traits-of-local-birds-7-2. Accessed 23 Dec. 2024.
KALU, UKPO. "Effect Of Different Mating Methods On The Early Growth Traits Of Local Birds.". Repository.mouau.edu.ng, Repository.mouau.edu.ng, 22 Jul. 2021. Web. 23 Dec. 2024. < https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-different-mating-methods-on-the-early-growth-traits-of-local-birds-7-2 >.
KALU, UKPO. "Effect Of Different Mating Methods On The Early Growth Traits Of Local Birds." Repository.mouau.edu.ng (2021). Accessed 23 Dec. 2024. https://repository.mouau.edu.ng/work/view/effect-of-different-mating-methods-on-the-early-growth-traits-of-local-birds-7-2