Comparative study of the egg quality of Bhutanese indigenous strains reared under different production systems

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  • N Dorji Department of Animal Science, College of Natural Resources, Royal University of Bhutan

Keywords:

Bhutanese indigenous chicken, egg quality, different management conditions

Abstract

A total of 68 Bhutanese indigenous chicken eggs were collected from Research station (imitating improved management) and villages (farmers management) to estimate the egg quality. The weight of eggs sampled from Research farm was comparatively heavier (50.63g ± 5.04) than the extensive farmers system (45.94 ± 5.68). The yolk index was higher (39.85%±5.69) in village management than that of improved management (41.93% ±

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2013-12-31

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Comparative study of the egg quality of Bhutanese indigenous strains reared under different production systems. (2013). Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 42(2), 174-178. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v42i2.18507

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Vol. 42 No. 2 (2013)

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How to Cite

Comparative study of the egg quality of Bhutanese indigenous strains reared under different production systems. (2013). Bangladesh Journal of Animal Science, 42(2), 174-178. https://doi.org/10.3329/bjas.v42i2.18507