Title of article :
Comparative prediction analysis of body weight from biometric traits in F1 New Zealand white purebred and its California cross bred rabbits
Author/Authors :
Akinsola، O.M. نويسنده Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria. , , Nwagu، B.I. نويسنده National Animal Production Reseach Institute, Shika, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Orunmuyi ، M. نويسنده Animal Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. , , Iyeghe-Erakpotobor، G.T. نويسنده National Animal Production Reseach Institute, Shika, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Abanikannda، O.T.F. نويسنده Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria. , , Eze، E.D. نويسنده Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Onaadepo، O. نويسنده Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria. , , Okuda، E.U. نويسنده Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. , , Louis، U. نويسنده Department of Biology, School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria. ,
Issue Information :
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages :
6
From page :
14
To page :
19
Abstract :
One hundred and forty four (144) F1 New Zealand White purebred and New Zealand White x California crossbred rabbits at eight weeks old were used to estimate bodyweight from body measurements using regression analyses. Ten biometric measurements were made on each individual animal. New Zealand White x California crossbred were superior (P < 0.05) to the New Zealand White purebred for bodyweight but biometric measurements were not statistically significant (P > 0.05) between the two breed types. Phenotypic correlations were found to be positive and significance (P < 0.01) for both genotypes. The regression analysis was more sensitive in New Zealand White x California crossbred (R2=0.85-0.91) compared to New Zealand White purebred (R2=0.84-0.89). In conclusion, body weight could be predicted from biometric measurements for both genotypes accurately using tape measures.
Journal title :
Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances
Serial Year :
2014
Journal title :
Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances
Record number :
1458382
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