an experiment was conducted to study the effects of an emulsifier (glycerol polyethylene glycol ricinoleate: gpgr) and different sources of fat on the performance of khaki campbell ducks. ducks were assigned into five groups with three replicates (10 ducks/replicate) in each group. treatments were a control diet (c1: without added oil and emulsifier), control diet added with 2% soybean oil (c2)...

The study pertains to the carcass traits of Khaki Campbell drakes which were reared at a commercial farm in Eastern India. Khaki Campbell is a breed of duck known for superior egg laying capacity. The results indicate that the drakes of the breed can be effectively fattened and used for meat purpose. The average weight of the drakes in the study was 1456. ±172.65 and the dressing percentage wer...

Comparative performance of Kuzi ducks and its two crossbreds with Khaki Campbell, viz. × Campbell (DK) (KD) were carried out in respect to various production, egg weight, age at different production level quality traits. The laying period body weight showed significant difference between the three genetic groups, irrespective measurement duck recorded significantly higher than crosses. attained...

An experiment was conducted to study the effects of an emulsifier (glycerol polyethylene glycol ricinoleate: GPGR) and different sources of fat on the performance of Khaki Campbell ducks. Ducks were assigned into five groups with three replicates (10 ducks/replicate) in each group. Treatments were a control diet (C1: without added oil and emulsifier), control diet added with 2% soybean oil (C2)...

H5N1 highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) viruses continue to be a threat to poultry in many regions of the world. Domestic ducks have been recognized as one of the primary factors in the spread of H5N1 HPAI. In this study we examined the pathogenicity of H5N1 HPAI viruses in different species and breeds of domestic ducks and the effect of route of virus inoculation on the outcome of infect...

To develop a suitable duck variety for egg type, one pilot study was undertaken to know the cross performance of Kuzi ducks with exotic breeds available in India. In present study, comparative and its two crosses Khaki Campbell viz × (DK) (KD) were carried out respect juvenile growth, conformation, body colour carcass quality. It observed that significant differences exist between different gen...

The performances and economics of crossbred (White Pekin × Khaki Campbell) ducks produced through artificial insemination reared under extensive system management were studied. A total 150 day old ducklings randomly distributed to six farmers in three villages (25 number each) Odisha state they guided maintain the birds with resources available them. brooded for ten days during which offered bo...

In the present investigation, performance of a crossbred (White pekin × Khaki Campbell) duck meat and egg variety produced through artificial insemination were studied under intensive system management. A total 157 day old ducklings reared in experimental farm with standard management practice brooding, growing balanced feed health However, at 16th wk age, 30 female ducks confined to individual...