The genetic basis of novel water utilisation and drinking behaviour traits and their relationship with biological performance in turkeys

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• who: Julija Rusakovica from the This study suggests that, if desired, drinking behaviour traits of biological significance could be incorporated into genetic selection programmes for turkeys, since they are moderately to highly heritableSince some of these traits are correlated with each other, only a small number of drinking behaviour traits would have to be included in balanced breeding programmes. The defined drinking behaviour traits demonstrated low genetic and phenotypic correlations with performance traits, which suggest that future selection for favourable drinking behaviour would be possible without compromising other selection goals. Our findings suggest that defined drinking behaviour . . .
  

   

  

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