GROWTH PERFORMANCE OF EMU CHICKS REARED UNDER INTENSIVE FARMING CONDITIONS
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2017-12
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Abstract
A study was undertaken to evaluate the growth performance of emu chicks reared
under intensive system of farming management. The data pertaining to the growth
performance of emu chicks were collected from the perusal of the available records at emu
research unit of Regional Research Centre, Pudukottai. Thirty numbers of chicks were
selected for the study and the data regarding the body weight of chicks were collected for a
period of 6 months. The average daily weight gain in chicks was then calculated. The
experimental data were statistically analyzed and expressed as mean ± S.E. body weight of
emu chicks recorded in the present study showed the maximum growth between 90 to 120
days of age. The mean of average daily weight gain of emu chicks observed in the present
study increased steadily up to 90 days of age and then decreased gradually when the chicks
reached 150 days of age, after which it remained constant till 180 days of age.
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TNV_IJSET_Y2017_V6_ I6_Pg3367 – 3371
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Veterinary Science