Characterization of reproductive performance of the apri line of rabbits
Abstract: An attempt to characterize the reproductive performance of a new synthetic maternal line of rabbits (APRI) recently formed in Egypt has been carried out. The formation of the line, a general description, main features of its reproductive performance are presented here. Selection program, genetic improvement and primary results are included, as well. Data of six generations after the line formation were considered for litter, reproductive and milk traits. Most of the results are in the range of those that have been reviewed for the specialized lines in the Mediterranean area. The reproductive performance of the APRI line could be an indicator to an acceptable line that performs well under Egyptian conditions. Continuation of the current selection program and using this line in three-way crossbreeding schemes in Egypt to produce the higher performing does is recommended.
Key words: Rabbits, maternal line, litter traits, reproductive performance.
Publication year 2012
Pages 743-747
Availability location معهد بحوث الانتاج الحيوانى- شارع نادى الصيد- الدقى - الجيزة
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Organization Name
City شرم الشيخ
serial title 10 th World Rabbit Congress
Author(s) from ARC
External authors (outside ARC)
    جلال ابو خديجة فرع مطروح- جامعة الاسكندرية
    مانلو بازلجا جامعة فالنسيا- اسبانيا
Agris Categories Animal husbandry
AGROVOC
TERMS		 Breeding methods. Rabbits. Reproductive performance. Selection.
Proposed Agrovoc litter traits;maternal line;milk traits;
Publication Type Conference/Workshop
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