Table 1.
Descriptive statistics of data used for modeling of slaughter weight in Japanese quails (n = 1,136).
| Trait | Variables | Mean ± SD | Maximum | Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| EW | Input | 12.76 ± 1.23 | 21.10 | 8.95 |
| HW | Input | 8.30 ± 1.00 | 11.10 | 5.25 |
| BW5 | Input | 15.70 ± 2.85 | 24.60 | 8.20 |
| BW10 | Input | 32.05 ± 7.70 | 54.40 | 11.30 |
| BW15 | Input | 55.60 ± 14.20 | 97.45 | 18.90 |
| BW20 | Input | 84.07 ± 19.82 | 136.40 | 28.75 |
| SW | Output | 211.08 ± 30.44 | 293.71 | 86.20 |
Abbreviations: BW5, body weight at day 5; BW10, body weight at day 10; BW15, body weight at day 15; BW20, body weight at day 20; EW, egg weight; HW, body weight at hatch; SW, body weight at day 45 as slaughter weight.