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Comparative performance of Khaki Campbell ducks, Desi ducks and their reciprocal crosses for certain economic traits in rural conditions

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  18 September 2007

N. Kalita ,
D. Sarma ,
J.K. Talukdar ,
N. Barua  and
N. Ahmed
N. Kalita*
Affiliation:
Department of Poultry Science
D. Sarma
Affiliation:
Department of Poultry Science
J.K. Talukdar
Affiliation:
Department of Poultry Science
N. Barua
Affiliation:
Department of Poultry Science
N. Ahmed
Affiliation:
Department of Extension Education, College of Veterinary Science, Assam Agricultural University, Khanapara, Guwahati – 781022, Assam, India
*
*Corresponding author: e-mail: niranjankalita2004@yahoo.co.in
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Abstract

A comparative study was undertaken on the performance of Khaki Campbell, Desi ducks and their reciprocal crosses in the Darrang District of Assam (India). Four hundred and seventy ducks were studied for certain economic traits. Results of the study in respect of age at maturity, body weight, egg production, egg quality, mortality and economic performance from the flocks are highlighted.

Keywords

ducksKhaki CampbellDesireciprocal duck crosses

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World's Poultry Science Journal , Volume 60 , Issue 3 , September 2004 , pp. 349 - 356
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2004

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