Observational study on the breeding performance of emus (Dromaius novaehollandiae) in Brazil

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to describe emus’ breeding performance in Brazil at different ages, grouped in couples or colonies. The duration of the breeding season and the production of eggs per female housed were recorded, and the productivity and breeding variables were associated wit...

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Main Authors: J.C.P. Quintero, L.F.L. Calixto, A.J. Almeida, Y.R. Moreira, S.S. Rocha, K.A.A. Torres-Cordido
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Universidade Federal de Minas Gerais 2020-11-01
Series:Arquivo Brasileiro de Medicina Veterinária e Zootecnia
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Online Access:http://www.scielo.br/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0102-09352020000602157&tlng=en