Evaluation of some morphological parameters among four close-bred stocks of japanese quail

The aim of study was to evaluate some morphological parameters among four close-bred stocks (CBS) of Japanese quail i.e., Major (M), Kaleem (K), Saadat (S) and Zahid (Z) at Avian Research and Training Centre, UVAS Lahore. For this, 108 Japanese quail having 27 birds from each CBS were subjected to body measurements. Data were recorded regarding bird’s keel, shank and drumstick length (cm), wing spread (cm), breast width (cm) and shank & drumstick circumference (cm). Statistical analysis according to Completely Randomized Design through one-way ANOVA technique and comparison of mean using Duncan’s Multiple Range test with the help ofSAS 9.1 revealed significant differences among four CBS. Significant differences were observed regarding length of body and shank, wing spread and drumstick circumferences whereas keel and drumstick length, breast width and shank circumference remained non-significant.

Keywords: - Comparative study, CBS, Japanese quail, Body measurements