Genetic analysis of body conformation traits of indigenous Uttara chicken

Abstract

This investigation aimed to evaluate genetics of body conformation characteristics in indigenous of Uttara chicken 
maintained at Govind Ballabh Pant University of Agriculture and Technology (India). Data was analysed using least
squares analysis of variance technique. Least squares means of shank length, keel length and breast angle were estimated 
at 8 and 20 weeks of age. Sires of the chicks signi icantly (p<0.05) inluenced the estimates of all the traits throughout the 
ages.  Male birds demonstrated better estimates than females at all stages. These results suggest that heritabilities are low 
for linear body measurements in the early period of growth in indigenous Uttara chickens. These research-outcomes may 
serve as base information to the breeders and academicians for chalking out breeding strategy in concerned aspect.