In-Situ Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chicken Ecotypes in Uganda

Goeffrey, Akiiki; Ndyomugyenyi, Elly; Echodu, Richard; Kugonza, Donald Rugira

In-Situ Morphological Characterization of Indigenous Chicken Ecotypes in Uganda

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Date

2022

Authors

Goeffrey, Akiiki

Ndyomugyenyi, Elly

Echodu, Richard

Kugonza, Donald Rugira

Publisher

ResearchGate

Abstract

Genetic improvement of indigenous chickens (IC) is hindered by limited knowledge on the various chicken Ecotypes. This study characterized and assessed the genetic diversity of nine (9) IC Ecotypes based on phenotypic quantitative traits. A total of 576 IC (288 cocks and 288 hens) were sampled from 288 households across the 9 agro-ecological zones of Uganda. Data on linear body measurements and live-body weight of IC were collected using a field guide developed by African Union Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources.

Keywords

Quantitative traits, Morphology, Ecological, diversity, selection

Citation

Akiiki, B. G., Ndyomugyenyi, E. K., Echodu, R., & Kugonza, D. In-situ morphological characterization of indigenous chicken Ecotypes in Uganda.http://dx.doi.org/10.2139/ssrn.4068603

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https://nru.uncst.go.ug/handle/123456789/4568

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Agricultural and Veterinary Sciences

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