ANALYSIS TO UNCOVER RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN MORPHOLOGICAL TRAITS, SEX AND THEIR DISTRIBUTION IN VARIOUS CHICKEN BREEDS

. AROOSA; MA AHMAD; S SALMAN; Q ALI; A ABBAS

doi:10.54112/bbasr.v2024i1.78

Authors

. AROOSA Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, P.O BOX. 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
MA AHMAD Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, P.O BOX. 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
S SALMAN Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, Gomal University Dera Ismail Khan, KPK, Pakistan
Q ALI Department of Plant Breeding and Genetics, Faculty of Agricultural Sciences, University of the Punjab, P.O BOX. 54590, Lahore, Pakistan
A ABBAS National Nanfan Research Institute (Sanya), Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences, Sanya 572024, China

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54112/bbasr.v2024i1.78

Keywords:

poultry, breeds, phenotypic variations, genetic diversity, eye coolour

Abstract

The poultry business provides chicken and eggs for daily consumption, making it a significant source of food for humans. The qualitative trait study may be useful in the deliberate selection and breeding of chicken breeds for improved poultry output. About 787 individuals from six breeds—Misri (MS), Aseel (AS), Golden Sebright (GS), Silver Sebright (SS), Golden Puff (GP), and Black Australorp (BA)—that are accessible in Lahore's homes and small markets were observed for this study. Chi-square analysis was used to assess the statistical significance association of traits (comb type, plumage colour, shank/foot colour, skin colour, eye colour, comb colour, earlobe colour and plumage pattern) with sex and breeds. The results revealed significant correlations between morphological traits and sex. Females exhibit a high prevalence of black eyes, slaute blue shank, solid plumage pattern, and red or white plumage. In contrast, males were more likely to have black and whindi feathers, yellow shank, and bay eyes. Breeds are found to be in a significant relation with all investigated traits except comb colour. These findings offer valuable insights for poultry breeders. By understanding the phenotypic variations associated with sex and breed, breeders can develop targeted breeding programs to produce desired characteristics. Additionally, this data highlights the unique genetic diversity of Lahore's native chicken breeds.

Downloads

Download data is not yet available.

References

Aklilu, E., Kebede, K., Dessie, T., and Banerjee, A. (2013). Phenotypic characterization of indigenous chicken population in Ethiopia. International Journal of Interdisciplinary and Multidisciplinary Studies 1, 24-32.

Al-Atiyat, R. M., Aljumaah, R. S., Abudabos, A. M., Alotybi, M. N., Harron, R. M., Algawaan, A. S., and Aljooan, H. S. (2017). Differentiation of free-ranging chicken using discriminant analysis of phenotypic traits. Revista Brasileira de Zootecnia 46, 791-799. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1590/s1806-92902017001000001

Chebo, C., Melesse, A., and Betsha, S. (2023). Morphological descriptors of indigenous chickens: as a selection guide. Journal of Applied Animal Research 51, 729-742. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1080/09712119.2023.2274956

Cuc, N. T. K., Muchadeyi, F., Baulain, U., Eding, H., Weigend, S., and Wollny, C. (2006). An assessment of genetic diversity of Vietnamese H’mong chickens. International Journal of Poultry Science 5, 912-920. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2006.912.920

Dana, N. (2011). "Breeding programs for indigenous chicken in Ethiopia: Analysis of diversity in production systems and chicken populations," Wageningen University and Research.

Dana, N., Van der Waaij, L. H., Dessie, T., and van Arendonk, J. A. (2010). Production objectives and trait preferences of village poultry producers of Ethiopia: implications for designing breeding schemes utilizing indigenous chicken genetic resources. Tropical animal health and production 42, 1519-1529. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-010-9602-6

El-Safty, S. (2012). Determination of some quantitative and qualitative traits in Libyan native fowls. Egypt Poultry Science 32, 247-258.

Faruque, S., Siddiequee, N., Afronz, M., and Islam, M. (2010). Phenotypic characterization of Native Chicken reared under intensive management system. Journal of the Bangladesh Agricultural University 8. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3329/jbau.v8i1.6402

Fitsum, M. (2015). Phenotypic characterization of local chicken ecotypes in the central zone of Tigray in northern Ethiopia, Jimma University.

Guni, F., and Katule, A. (2013). Characterization of local chickens in selected districts of the Southern Highlands of Tanzania: I. Qualitative characters. Livestock Research for Rural Development 25.

Habimana, R., Ngeno, K., Mahoro, J., Ntawubizi, M., Shumbusho, F., Manzi, M., Hirwa, C., and Okeno, T. (2021). Morphobiometrical characteristics of indigenous chicken ecotype populations in Rwanda. Tropical Animal Health and Production 53, 1-11. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-020-02475-4

Halima, H., Neser, F., van Marle-Koster, E., and De Kock, A. (2007). Phenotypic variation of native chicken populations in northwest Ethiopia. Tropical animal health and production 39, 507-513. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9032-2

Ige, A., Salako, A., Yakubu, A., and Adeyemi, S. (2012). Qualitative traits characterization of Yoruba and Fulani ecotype indigenous chickens in derived savannah zone of Nigeria. International Journal of Poultry Science 11, 616-620. DOI: https://doi.org/10.3923/ijps.2012.616.620

Liyanage, R., Dematawewa, C., and Silva, G. (2015). Comparative study on morphological and morphometric features of village chicken in Sri Lanka. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4038/tar.v26i2.8090

McAinsh, C., Kusina, J., Madsen, J., and Nyoni, O. (2004). Traditional chicken production in Zimbabwe. World's Poultry Science Journal 60, 233-246. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1079/WPS200416

Moro, C., Cornette, R., Vieaud, A., Bruneau, N., Gourichon, D., Bed’hom, B., and Tixier-Boichard, M. (2015). Quantitative effect of a CNV on a morphological trait in chickens. PLoS One 10, e0118706. DOI: https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0118706

Ramlah, A. (1999). Production aspects of village chicken in the South-East Asian Region. The Scope and Effect of Family Poultry Research and Development. International Network for Family Poultry Development.

Suyatno, S., Sujono, S., Winaya, A., Zalizar, L., and Pangestu, M. (2023). Characterization of Qualitative and Quantitative Traits of Four Types of Indonesian Native Chickens as Ancestor of New Strains of Local Super Laying Hens. Jordan Journal of Biological Sciences 16. DOI: https://doi.org/10.54319/jjbs/160201

Tabbaa, M. J., and Hassanin, H. H. (2018). Factors influencing the morphological characteristics of village chickens’ genetic resources in the Abu-Dhabi Emirate, UAE. Open Journal of Animal Sciences 8, 87. DOI: https://doi.org/10.4236/ojas.2018.81007

Uddin, M., Ali, A., Akter, Y., Khatun, M., Ali, A., Akter, Y., and Khatun, M. (2011). Geographical distribution, classification, characterization and conservation of different native chicken varieties of Bangladesh. Bangladesh Res. Publ. J 5, 227-233.