Why are improved poultry breeds developed ? Describe the desirable traits for which new varieties are developed .
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1) Improved poultry breeds are developed to produce layers for eggs and broilers for meat.
2) Desirable traits are:
a) tolerance to high temperature
b) number and quality of chicks.
c) Low maintenance requirements
d) reduction in the size of the egg laying bird
e) dwarf broiler parent for commercial chick production.
2) Desirable traits are:
a) tolerance to high temperature
b) number and quality of chicks.
c) Low maintenance requirements
d) reduction in the size of the egg laying bird
e) dwarf broiler parent for commercial chick production.
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Cause of developing improved poultry breeds
Explanation:
- This is mainly developed to fulfill high demand.
- High production.
- Low maintenance.
- High economic value.
- high production of milk and meat.
- Low costing value.
- Decrease unemployment in rural areas.
New breeds of of poultry
- Exotic breeds-Succex, Rhode island red, New Hampshire,Cornish etc.
- Indigenous breeds-Venda, Nacked neck etc.
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