Impact of selection for residual feed intake on production traits and behavior of mule ducks
A divergent selection experiment of Muscovy sires based on the residual feed intake (RFI) of their male mule progeny was initiated in 2009. Using electronic feeders, the aim of this study was to establish whether 3 generations of selection for RFI had an impact on feeding behavior traits and general...
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| Format: | Online |
| Language: | English |
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Poultry Science Association, Inc.
2016
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| Online Access: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4983686/ |