Genetics and breeding of a black-bone and blue eggshell chicken line. 2. Laying patterns and egg production in two consecutive generations

The BG line was originated from the cross between 2 Chinese indigenous breeds, Dongxiang blue eggshell, and Jiangshan black-bone, and has been bred to combine dark heavy black-bone body and high production of blue-shell eggs, into single dual-purpose line. Full-pedigree hens from 2 generations, G4 (...

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Main Authors: Huanhuan Wang, Avigdor Cahaner, Lifeng Lou, Lei Zhang, Ying Ge, Qinghai Li, Xuedong Zhang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-05-01
Series:Poultry Science
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0032579121006994