Impact of Crossbreeding Between Local and Foreign Strains on the Growth Traits and the Expression of Insulin-Like Growth Factor Genes on Their Chicks

• Published in: Alexandria journal of veterinary sciences Vol. 77; no. 1; p. 79
• Main Authors: Heikal, Hanim, Elsyd, Hanan, Tahan, Rania, Mahboub, Hamada
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: 2023

The aim of this work was to evaluate the impact of crossing pure Gimmizah or Bandara (local breeds) with pure Ross (a foreign breed) on growth rate, and the expression of IGF genes. Two local breeds, Gimmizah (G) and Bandara (B), plus one exotic strain of meat-type Ross 308 (R) parents, were used. C...