Asian-Australasian Journal of Animal Sciences

Asian Australasian Association of Animal Production Societies (아세아태평양축산학회)
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A STUDY ON ESTIMATION OF HERITABILITY OF BIRTH WEIGHT AND WEANING WEIGHT OF TEDDY GOATS KEPT UNDER PAKISTANI CONDITIONS

  • Tahir, M. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture) ;
  • Younas, M. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture) ;
  • Raza, S.H. (Dept. of Livestock Management, University of Agriculture) ;
  • Lateef, M. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture) ;
  • Iqbal, A. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture) ;
  • Raza, P.N. (Faculty of Animal Husbandry, University of Agriculture)
  • Received : 1994.07.22
  • Accepted : 1995.06.13
  • Published : 1995.12.01
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Abstract

The mean birth weight and weaning weight estimated from 777 kids from 30 bucks of Teddy goats were $1.67{\pm}0.31$ and $8.50{\pm}2.18kg$, respectively. The estimates of heritability of birth weight and weaning weight by half sib correlation method were $0.048{\pm}0.022$ and $0.101{\pm}0.012kg$, respectively. The high heritability estimates of birth weight indicates that selection on the basis of individual's own record will be effective. The low estimates of heritability of weaning weight indicates more emphasis should be given to improve environmental conditions for better achievement.

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