JOURNAL OF ANIMAL SCIENCE AND VETERINARY MEDICINE
Integrity Research Journals
ISSN: 2536-7099
Model: Open Access/Peer Reviewed
DOI: 10.31248/JASVM
Start Year: 2016
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The influence of strain on the chick quality and transfer efficiency of maternal antibody in broiler chickens at three days of age
https://doi.org/10.31248/JASVM2025.535 | Article Number: 25C79E7912 | Vol.10 (1) - February 2025
Received Date: 07 January 2025 | Accepted Date: 27 January 2025 | Published Date: 28 February 2025
Authors: Adepoju AA , Fajemilehin SOK* , Ojo JO , Adelabu DB , Fadairo LO and Jemiseye FD
Keywords: Broiler chickens, strains., Antibody titers, chick quality, maternally derived antibodies
The selection of broiler strains with optimal growth performance and health parameters is critical for efficient poultry production. This study investigated the influence of strain on chick quality and maternally derived antibodies (MDAs) in different strains of broiler chickens at 3 days of age. The research was conducted at the Poultry Unit of the Teaching and Research Farm, Ekiti State University, Nigeria. Three strains of broiler chickens including Arbor Acres, Cobb-500, and Ross 308 were evaluated for qualitative and quantitative traits. The results showed that the frequency distributions of qualitative parameters were similar (p>0.05) among the strains, while significant differences (p<0.05) were observed in quantitative parameters such as body weight, net weight, and body length. The mean antibody titers for Infectious Bursa Disease Virus (IBDV), Newcastle Disease Virus (NDV), and Avian Retrovirus (ARV) were similar (p>0.05) among the strains. In conclusion, Cobb 500 and Arbor Acres can be considered superior to Ross 308 in this study, but the specific strain that performs best depends on the specific parameter being considered.
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