Residual feed intake: A limiting economic factor for selection in poultry breeding programs

Residual feed intake: A limiting economic factor for selection in poultry breeding programs

The recent breeding programs for livestock and poultry projects have aimed at maximizing productivity and minimizing gross costs. It is well known that feed represents the main variable component affecting the productive process. The animal's requirements can be divided into needs for maintenan...

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Main Authors: M.M. Fathi, A. Galal, I. Al-Homidan, O.K. Abou-Emera, G.N. Rayan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2021-06-01
Series:Annals of Agricultural Sciences
Subjects:
Residual feed intake
Poultry
Selection
Breeding programs
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0570178321000142

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