Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens
ABSTRACT: Understanding the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation is essential for the selection of superior genetic combinations in breeding programs. This study evaluated the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation activities of the Sasso and Wassache chickens in a pu...
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| author | Joshua T. Dzungwe Koffi Tozo Christophe A.A.M. Chrysostome Rachida A. Tankouano Oyegunle E. Oke Kokou Tona |
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| description | ABSTRACT: Understanding the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation is essential for the selection of superior genetic combinations in breeding programs. This study evaluated the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation activities of the Sasso and Wassache chickens in a pure (Sasso X Sasso [SS]; Wassache X Wassache [WW]) and reciprocal cross (Wassache X Sasso [WS]; Sasso X Wassache [SW]) design. A total of 1431 eggs were incubated while 400 eggs were selected for egg quality. Fertility, hatchability, and hatching activities were expressed in percentage, while egg quality traits were determined. The crosses with Sasso hens laid similar (P > 0.05) but heavier (P < 0.05) eggs with higher (P < 0.05) egg components compared to the crosses with Wassache hens. The SS, SW, and WW genotypes recorded similar (P > 0.05) early embryonic mortality (EEM) and were lower (P < 0.05) compared to the WS genotype. Late embryonic mortality (LEM) between the reciprocal crosses and SS was similar (P > 0.05) and lower (P < 0.05) compared to the WW. The hatchability and hatchability of fertile eggs between the purebreds and the SW cross were comparable (P > 0.05), while those of the WS genotype was lower compared to the SS cross. Hatch duration in the crossbreds was shorter (P < 0.05) compared to the pure Sasso. Mortality between the SW and WW was similar (P > 0.05) while the WS cross recorded a higher (P < 0.05) mortality compared to the purebreds. Crossbreeding improved egg quality, reduced LEM, and accelerated crossbred hatching events. The SW cross is recommended for better performance. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-b99a14ee079946c39ce63e64c5151fdc2024-03-20T06:07:35ZengElsevierPoultry Science0032-57912024-04-011034103406Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickensJoshua T. Dzungwe0Koffi Tozo1Christophe A.A.M. Chrysostome2Rachida A. Tankouano3Oyegunle E. Oke4Kokou Tona5Centre d'Excellence Régionale sur les Science Aviares (CERSA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo; Department of Animal Breeding and Physiology, Joseph Sarwuan Tarka University, Makurdi, Nigeria; Corresponding authors:Centre d'Excellence Régionale sur les Science Aviares (CERSA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, TogoDepartment of Animal Production, University of Abomey-Cavali, Abomey-Cavali, BeninCentre d'Excellence Régionale sur les Science Aviares (CERSA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, TogoCentre d'Excellence Régionale sur les Science Aviares (CERSA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, Togo; Department of Animal Physiology, Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, NigeriaCentre d'Excellence Régionale sur les Science Aviares (CERSA), Université de Lomé, Lomé, TogoABSTRACT: Understanding the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation is essential for the selection of superior genetic combinations in breeding programs. This study evaluated the effect of crossbreeding on egg quality and incubation activities of the Sasso and Wassache chickens in a pure (Sasso X Sasso [SS]; Wassache X Wassache [WW]) and reciprocal cross (Wassache X Sasso [WS]; Sasso X Wassache [SW]) design. A total of 1431 eggs were incubated while 400 eggs were selected for egg quality. Fertility, hatchability, and hatching activities were expressed in percentage, while egg quality traits were determined. The crosses with Sasso hens laid similar (P > 0.05) but heavier (P < 0.05) eggs with higher (P < 0.05) egg components compared to the crosses with Wassache hens. The SS, SW, and WW genotypes recorded similar (P > 0.05) early embryonic mortality (EEM) and were lower (P < 0.05) compared to the WS genotype. Late embryonic mortality (LEM) between the reciprocal crosses and SS was similar (P > 0.05) and lower (P < 0.05) compared to the WW. The hatchability and hatchability of fertile eggs between the purebreds and the SW cross were comparable (P > 0.05), while those of the WS genotype was lower compared to the SS cross. Hatch duration in the crossbreds was shorter (P < 0.05) compared to the pure Sasso. Mortality between the SW and WW was similar (P > 0.05) while the WS cross recorded a higher (P < 0.05) mortality compared to the purebreds. Crossbreeding improved egg quality, reduced LEM, and accelerated crossbred hatching events. The SW cross is recommended for better performance.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123009264chick-qualitycrossbreedingegg qualityhatching-eventincubation |
| spellingShingle | Joshua T. Dzungwe Koffi Tozo Christophe A.A.M. Chrysostome Rachida A. Tankouano Oyegunle E. Oke Kokou Tona Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens Poultry Science chick-quality crossbreeding egg quality hatching-event incubation |
| title | Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens |
| title_full | Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens |
| title_fullStr | Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens |
| title_short | Effect of crossbreeding on egg quality, incubation, and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the Sasso and Wassache chickens |
| title_sort | effect of crossbreeding on egg quality incubation and hatching activities of the pure and reciprocal cross between the sasso and wassache chickens |
| topic | chick-quality crossbreeding egg quality hatching-event incubation |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579123009264 |
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