Chinese poultry genetic resources

Author: Chen Guohong
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Publish Date: 2004-06-01
Features: This book is a comprehensive, systematic, and scientific work that reflects China's avian genetic resources. The text introduces 368 avian genetic resources in China, including 185 local avian genetic resources (108 chicken breeds, 35 duck breeds, 36 goose breeds, 2 turkey breeds, and 4 muscovy duck breeds), 84 bred avian genetic resources (19 chicken breeds or lines, 19 egg chicken commercial strains, 27 broiler chicken commercial strains, 6 duck breeds, 5 goose breeds, etc.), and 76 introduced avian genetic resources from abroad (11 chicken breeds or lines, 29 egg chicken commercial strains, 12 broiler chicken commercial strains, 4 duck breeds, 4 goose breeds, 3 turkey breeds, 4 quail breeds, 4 pigeon breeds, etc.), covering their distribution, external characteristics, and production performance. Additionally, the book provides partial introductions to China's rare and economically valuable avian resources. The book includes over 500 color photographs. The content is comprehensive, and the book is highly authoritative.