Genetic Architecture of pre - wearing growth and survivability of black Bengal and its half- bred kids
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1999
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Birsa Agricultural University, Ranchi
Abstract
Following conclusions were drawn on the basis of the present findings:
Higher pre-weaning growth, survivability of Jamunapari and Beetal halfbreds than purebred Black Bengal revealed that the Jamunapari and Beetal bucks could be utilized as improver for evolving a potential and adaptable breed of goats for meat production.
Non-significant effects of sires on absolute weaning weight, relative growth rate in weight during 0-12 weeks of age and survivability of kids during 0 90 days of age indicate that the sire's selection or ranking will be of little importance for altering pre-weaning growth and survivability. However, male kids born as twins of comparatively high milk yielder does should be selected on the basis of body weights at birth, 3 and 6-month of age for breeding purpose.