Vol. 9, Special Issue 3 (2024)

Author(s): Pallavi Rathi, Devender Singh Dalal, Chandrashekhar.Santosh Patil and Smriti Sharma

Abstract: The poultry sector, particularly backyard farming, has emerged as a crucial component of India's agricultural landscape, contributing to economic growth, women's empowerment, and food security. Indigenous chicken breeds like Aseel and Kadaknath are gaining popularity due to their resilience, disease resistance, and unique meat qualities. This study investigated and compared various egg quality parameters in Aseel and Kadaknath chickens reared under backyard systems in Haryana, India. It assessed heritability, genetic correlations, and phenotypic correlations of egg quality traits to inform breeding strategies for optimizing production.