Turkeys: Selective breeding for control of heritable characteristics

Asmundson, V

Turkeys: Selective breeding for control of heritable characteristics

Author

V. S. Asmundson

Author Affiliations

V. S. Asmundson is Professor of Poultry Husbandry and Poultry Husbandman in the Experiment Station, Davis.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 4(1):12-12. DOI:10.3733/ca.v004n01p12. January 1950.

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Abstract

Differences in rate of growth, body weight, conformation, egg production, hatchability, and other characteristics of turkeys are of practical importance to the turkey grower and to the turkey breeder.

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