Title of article
Comparative prediction analysis of body weight from biometric traits in F1 New Zealand white purebred and its California cross bred rabbits
Author/Authors
Akinsola، O.M. نويسنده Department of Zoology and Environmental Biology, Lagos State University, Lagos, Nigeria. , , Nwagu، B.I. نويسنده National Animal Production Reseach Institute, Shika, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Orunmuyi ، M. نويسنده Animal Science Department, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. , , Iyeghe-Erakpotobor، G.T. نويسنده National Animal Production Reseach Institute, Shika, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Abanikannda، O.T.F. نويسنده Department of Zoology, Faculty of Science, Lagos State University, Ojo Lagos, Nigeria. , , Eze، E.D. نويسنده Department of Human Physiology, Faculty of Medicine, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Kaduna State, Nigeria. , , Onaadepo، O. نويسنده Department of Physiology, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, College of Health Sciences University of Abuja, Abuja, Nigeria. , , Okuda، E.U. نويسنده Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Ahmadu Bello University, Zaria, Nigeria. , , Louis، U. نويسنده Department of Biology, School of Sciences, Federal College of Education, Katsina, Katsina State, Nigeria. ,
Issue Information
روزنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2014
Pages
6
From page
14
To page
19
Abstract
One hundred and forty four (144) F1 New Zealand White purebred and New Zealand White x California crossbred rabbits at eight weeks old were used to estimate bodyweight from body measurements using regression analyses. Ten biometric measurements were made on each individual animal. New Zealand White x California crossbred were superior (P < 0.05) to the New Zealand White purebred for bodyweight but biometric measurements were not statistically significant (P > 0.05) between the two breed types. Phenotypic correlations were found to be positive and significance (P < 0.01) for both genotypes. The regression analysis was more sensitive in New Zealand White x California crossbred (R2=0.85-0.91) compared to New Zealand White purebred (R2=0.84-0.89). In conclusion, body weight could be predicted from biometric measurements for both genotypes accurately using tape measures.
Journal title
Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances
Serial Year
2014
Journal title
Scientific Journal of Veterinary Advances
Record number
1458382
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