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Improving Gander Reproductive Efficacy in the Context of Globally Sustainable Goose Production

Year: 2021

Type: review

Abstract: The goose is a popular poultry species, and in the past two decades the goose industry has become highly profitable across the globe. Ganders low reproductive performance remains a barrier to achieving high fertility and hatchability in subsequent flocks. To address the global demand for cheaper animal protein, various methodologies for improving avian (re)production should be explored. A large amount of literature is available on reproduction traits and techniques for commercial chicken breeder flocks, while research on improved reproduction in ganders has been carried out to a lesser extent. The present review aims to provide a comprehensive literature overview focusing on recent advancements/techniques used in improving gander reproductive efficacy in the context of ensuring a globally sustainable goose industry.

Source: Animals

DOI: 10.3390/ani12010044

Authors: Muhammad Faheem Akhtar, Muhammad Shafiq, Ilyas Ali

Institutions: Nanjing Normal University, Liaocheng University, Shantou University, Shantou University Medical College, Nanjing Agricultural University

Language: English

Topic: Reproductive Physiology in Livestock

Subfield: Animal Science and Zoology

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Zero hunger

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,944