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008			150525s1996 xx 000 0 und d
041			_aeng
082			_a0484,T
100			_aJaved Hassan Hashmi _95623
110			_cDr.Muhammed Saleem Chaudry _95624
245			_aComparative Study On The Performance Of Male And Female Parent Meat Lines With Commercial Broilers Of Hubbard
260			_c1996
502			_aThe present study was planned to compare male and female progeny of the opposite male and female grand parent meat line breeders of Hubbard strains with commercial broiler chicks of the same strain. The objective of the study was to ascertain the genetic potential for the growth of these three different lines and their use as a commercial broilers. The following observations were recorded for the each strain: 1. Mean feed consumption. 2. Mean weekly body weight. 3. Mean feed efficiency. 4. Mean dressing percentage 5. Mortality (if any) 6. Economics of meat production. All the three groups i.e. A, B and C were reared in the brooder batteries under optimal environmental conditions. Same rations (starter and finisher) were fed to all the groups. The statistical analysis of data revealed that feed consumption and body weight were higher in group B having female chicks of the male (sire) line of Hubbard strain, and non significant differences were observed in feed efficiency and dressing percentage among the groups. The economic evaluation of all the three groups for meat production showed that the birds of group B having female chicks of male grand parent line proved to be the most economical. Recommendations: Male and female progeny of the opposite male and female grand parent lines can be used as commercial broilers.
650			_aDepartment of Livestock Production _94285
700			_aProf. Dr. Muhammed Aslam Chaudry _95625
942			_cTH
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