The effects of upgrading and intersecting cross-breeding strategies on the geese economic traits

Routine, upgrading, and intersecting cross-breeding strategies are three methods frequently used in poultry breeding. But, till now, comparative assessment of the effects on improvement geese economic traits with these is largely unknown. Here, using Carlos goose Zi goose, were employed compared. The main traits, including egg production capability, quality, growth performance, meat down feather capability all measured systematically. For upgrading group had highest egg-laying rate, biggest size compared routine (p < 0.05). No significant difference was observed shape index > best fertility hatchability intersect hatch weight 0.05), fastest rate no We found that different superiority traits. value each trait should be taken into account so an optimized strategy could made to get most benefits.