Table 1.
Carcass weight and dimensions in dual-purpose hens and broiler breeder hens after first egg production season.
| Trait | Genotype | SEM | p-Value | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-Purpose Hens (n = 20) |
Broiler Breeder Hens (n = 20) |
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| Carcass weight (g) | 1234.8 ± 164.3 b | 3123.0 ± 244.8 a | 154.8 | <0.001 |
| Carcass length (cm) | 30.0 ± 1.2 b | 33.6 ± 2.8 a | 0.4 | <0.001 |
| Trunk length (cm) | 19.1 ± 0.4 b | 21.8 ± 1.4 a | 0.3 | <0.001 |
| Chest circumference (cm) | 28.6 ± 2.6 b | 39.8 ± 2.7 a | 1.0 | <0.001 |
| Keel length (cm) | 11.0 ± 0.6 b | 16.8 ± 0.9 a | 0.5 | <0.001 |
| Drumstick length (cm) | 14.5 ± 0.7 b | 15.3 ± 0.7 a | 0.1 | <0.001 |
| Shank length (cm) | 10.6 ± 0.4 b | 11.4 ± 0.4 a | 0.1 | <0.001 |
a,b—Means within column and sample with differing superscripts are significantly different (p < 0.05).