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Morphological features of indigenous chicken populations of Ethiopia [PDF]

Animal Genetic Resources/Ressources génétiques animales/Recursos genéticos animales, 2010
This study describes the variations in the physical features and the useful attributes of different populations of indigenous chickens. Five populations of chickens in different regions of Ethiopia were studied based on 13 qualitative traits recorded for
Arendonk, Johan A.M. van, Dana, N., Dessie, Tadelle, Waaij, E.H. van der   +3 more
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Metagenomic Analysis Identifies Sex-Related Cecal Microbial Gene Functions and Bacterial Taxa in the Quail

Frontiers in Veterinary Science, 2021
Background: Japanese quail (Coturnix japonica) are important and widely distributed poultry in China. Researchers continue to pursue genetic selection for heavier quail. The intestinal microbiota plays a substantial role in growth promotion; however, the
Jing-E Ma, Jing-E Ma, Xin-Wei Xiong, Xin-Wei Xiong, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Guo Xu, Ji-Shang Gong, Ji-Shang Gong, Jin Li, Qiao Xu, Qiao Xu, Yuan-Fei Li, Yuan-Fei Li, Yang-Bei Yang, Yang-Bei Yang, Min Zhou, Min Zhou, Xue-Nong Zhu, Xue-Nong Zhu, Yu-Wen Tan, Yu-Wen Tan, Wen-Tao Sheng, Wen-Tao Sheng, Zhang-Feng Wang, Zhang-Feng Wang, Xu-Tang Tu, Xu-Tang Tu, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Cheng-Yao Zeng, Xi-Quan Zhang, Xi-Quan Zhang, You-Sheng Rao, You-Sheng Rao   +32 more
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A catalog of microbial genes and metagenome-assembled genomes from the quail gut microbiome

Poultry Science, 2023
: The gut microbiome plays an important role in quail feed efficiency, immunity, production, and even behavior. Gut microbial gene catalogs and reference genomes are important for understanding the quail gut microbiome.
Xinwei Xiong, Yousheng Rao, Jinge Ma, Zhangfeng Wang, Qin He, Jishang Gong, Wentao Sheng, Jiguo Xu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Yanbei Yang   +10 more
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A mutation in PHKG1 causes high drip loss and low meat quality in Chinese Ningdu yellow chickens

Poultry Science, 2022
: With increasing societal development and the concurrent improvement in people's quality of life, meat consumption has gradually changed from a focus on “quantity” to “quality”.
Xinwei Xiong, Xianxian Liu, Xuenong Zhu, Yuwen Tan, Zhangfeng Wang, Jiguo Xu, Xutang Tu, Yousheng Rao, Jinhong Duan, Wenliang Zhao, Min Zhou   +10 more
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Indigenous chicken market participation and smallholder farmers’ well-being outcomes in Chiredzi and Mwenezi Districts of Zimbabwe

Journal of Agriculture and Environment for International Development, 2023
Climate change and extreme weather conditions remain major threats to the attainment of well-being outcomes such as food security in sub-Saharan Africa. Thus, it is critical to identify and promote resilient value chains in order to ensure food security
Joseph Manzvera, Edward Mutandwa, Tererai Katema, Jayne Stack, Doreen Tirivanhu   +4 more
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Reproductive characteristics of indigenous village chickens

Poultry Science and Management, 2023
Abstract Indigenous village chickens (IVCs) display a wide variation in production performance and reproductive characteristics. This variation is ascribed to genetic and environmental factors and gene-environment interactions. This work reports the results of a cross-sectional study recorded using a face-to-face interview of 119 small-scale ...
Takele Taye Desta, Oli Wakeyo
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Whole-genome sequencing revealed genetic diversity, structure and patterns of selection in Guizhou indigenous chickens

BMC Genomics, 2023
Background The eight phenotypically distinguishable indigenous chicken breeds in Guizhou province of China are great resources for high-quality development of the poultry industry in China.
Dan Xu, Wei Zhu, Youhao Wu, Shuo Wei, Gang Shu, Yaofu Tian, Xiaohui Du, Jigao Tang, Yulong Feng, Gemin Wu, Xue Han, Xiaoling Zhao   +11 more
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Evaluation of Morphometric Differences among Indigenous Chicken Populations in Bale Zone, Oromia Regional State, Ethiopia [PDF]

Poultry Science Journal, 2018
The study was conducted in five selected districts in Bale zone South East, Ethiopia to evaluate the morphometric difference among indigenous chicken populations.
Tareke M, Assefa B, Abate T, Tekletsadik E   +3 more
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Population structure of four Thai indigenous chicken breeds [PDF]

BMC Genetics, 2014
In recent years, Thai indigenous chickens have increasingly been bred as an alternative in Thailand poultry market. Due to their popularity, there is a clear need to improve the underlying quality and productivity of these chickens. Studying chicken genetic variation can improve the chicken meat quality as well as conserving rare chicken species.
Supamit Mekchay, Pantaporn Supakankul, Anunchai Assawamakin, Alisa Wilantho, Wanwisa Chareanchim, Sissades Tongsima   +5 more
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Avian leukosis virus in indigenous chicken breeds, China [PDF]

Emerging Microbes & Infections, 2015
Dear Editor, Avian leukosis viruses (ALVs) can induce various tumors and cause production problems.1 Besides being a cause of mortality in poultry,1 ALV can mutate much easier than other avian viruses.1,2,3 ALVs isolated from chickens are divided into six subgroups (A–J) on the basis of the differences in the envelope glycoproteins.1 More recently ...
Dong, Xuan, Zhao, Peng, Xu, Bu, Fan, Jianhua, Meng, Fanfeng, Sun, Peng, Ju, Sidi, Li, Yang, Chang, Shuang, Shi, Weifeng, Cui, Zhizhong   +10 more
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