Multiple choice

Which of the following options is not a desired trait for raising new variety of poultry breeds?

  1. Number and quality of chicks

  2. High maintenance requirements

  3. High tolerance to extreme temperatures

  4. Reduced size of birds
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B Correct answer
Explanation

Reason: A high maintenance requirement is not a desired trait for raising new variety of poultry breeds. The cross breeding programmes between Indian (indigenous breed like Aseel) and foreign (leghorn) breeds for variety improvement are focused on developing new varieties for the following desired traits: - Number and quality of chicks - Dwarf broiler parents for commercial chick production - Summer adaptation capacity/tolerance to high temperature - Low maintenance requirements - Reduction in the size of egg laying birds with ability to utilize more fibrous and cheaper diets formulated using agricultural by-products

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