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Short communication

Growth rate of different sexes of the European quail (Coturnix coturnix)

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Pages 314-315 | Accepted 19 Nov 1996, Published online: 08 Nov 2007
 

Abstract

1. The Gompertz equation was used to described the growth of the European quail (Coturnix coturnix) from hatching until 107 d of age.

2. Differences (P < 0.05) in growth existed between sexes. Mature mass values of 148.0 ±3.00 and 191.9 ±5.35 g respectively were found for males and females. Males reached maximum growth at 13.4 ± 0.33 d while a value of 16.4 ± 0.46 d was found for females.

3. A plateau in daily food intake was reached when the time of mature mass was approached.

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