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Genetics

Repeatability and phenotypic correlations for body weight and reproduction in commercial ostrich breeding pairs

S. J. van Schalkwyk Klein Karoo Agricultural Development Centre, PO Box 313, Oudtshoom, 6620, Republic of South Africa
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S. W. P. Cloete Elsenburg Agricultural Development Institute, Private Bag X1, Elsenburg, 7607, Republic of South Africa
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J. A. de Kock Klein Karoo Agricultural Development Centre, PO Box 313, Oudtshoom, 6620, Republic of South Africa
Pages 953-962 | Accepted 10 Apr 1996, Published online: 08 Nov 2007

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Z. Brand, S.W.P. Cloete, I.A. Malecki & C.R. Brown. (2012) Genetic parameters for eggshell traits in ostriches. British Poultry Science 53:3, pages 316-324.
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S.W.P. Cloete, K.L. Bunter, H. Lambrechts, Z. Brand, D. Swart & J.P.C. Greyling. (2006) Variance components for live weight, body measurements and reproductive traits of pair-mated ostrich females. British Poultry Science 47:2, pages 147-158.
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A. İpek & Ü Şahan. (2004) Effect of breeder age and breeding season on egg production and incubation in farmed ostriches. British Poultry Science 45:5, pages 643-647.
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Ross G. Cooper. (2000) Critical factors in ostrich (Struthio camelus australis) production: a focus on southern Africa. World's Poultry Science Journal 56:3, pages 247-265.
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L. Holm, S.D. Ruziwa, V. Dantzer & Y. Ridderstrale. (2000) Carbonic anhydrase in the utero-vaginal junction of immature and mature ostriches. British Poultry Science 41:2, pages 244-249.
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S.J. Van Schalkwyk, S.W.P. Cloete, C.R. Brown & Z. Brand. (2000) Hatching success of ostrich eggs in relation to setting, turning and angle of rotation. British Poultry Science 41:1, pages 46-52.
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A.M.J. Smith, M. Bonato, K. Dzama, I.A. Malecki & S.W.P. Cloete. (2023) Liquid storage of Ostrich (Struthio camelus) semen at 5 °C through intermediate dilution. Animal Reproduction Science 249, pages 107148.
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Mads F. Schou, Maud Bonato, Anel Engelbrecht, Zanell Brand, Erik I. Svensson, Julian Melgar, Pfunzo T. Muvhali, Schalk W. P. Cloete & Charlie K. Cornwallis. (2021) Extreme temperatures compromise male and female fertility in a large desert bird. Nature Communications 12:1.
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A.M.J. Smith, M. Bonato, K. Dzama, I.A. Malecki & S.W.P. Cloete. (2018) Ostrich specific semen diluent and sperm motility characteristics during in vitro storage. Animal Reproduction Science 193, pages 107-116.
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A.M.J. Smith, M. Bonato, K. Dzama, I.A. Malecki & S.W.P. Cloete. (2018) Mineral profiling of ostrich (Struthio camelus) seminal plasma and its relationship with semen traits and collection day. Animal Reproduction Science 193, pages 98-106.
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Maud Bonato, Irek A. Malecki, Zanell Brand & Schalk W.P. Cloete. (2017) Developing a female-only flock for artificial insemination purposes in ostriches: Progress and future directions. Animal Reproduction Science 180, pages 85-91.
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A.M.J. Smith, M. Bonato, K. Dzama, I.A. Malecki & S.W.P. Cloete. (2016) Classification of ostrich sperm characteristics. Animal Reproduction Science 168, pages 138-150.
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Ross G. Cooper, Jaroslaw O. Horbańczuk, Raul Villegas-Vizcaíno, Salwa Kennou Sebei, Aisha E. Faki Mohammed & Khalid M. A. Mahrose. (2009) Wild ostrich (Struthio camelus) ecology and physiology. Tropical Animal Health and Production 42:3, pages 363-373.
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Salwa Kennou Sebei & Ridha Bergaoui. (2008) Ostriches’ reproduction behaviour and mastery of natural incubation under farming conditions. Tropical Animal Health and Production 41:3, pages 353-361.
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S. W. P. Cloete, A. Engelbrecht, J. J. Olivier & K. L. Bunter. (2008) Deriving a preliminary breeding objective for commercial ostriches: an overview. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 48:10, pages 1247.
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Z. Brand, S. W. P. Cloete, I. A. Malecki & C. R. Brown. (2008) Genetic relationships between water loss and shell deaths in ostrich eggs, assessed as traits of the female. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 48:10, pages 1326.
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S. W. P. Cloete, Z. Brand, K. L. Bunter & I. A. Malecki. (2008) Direct responses in breeding values to selection of ostriches for liveweight and reproduction. Australian Journal of Experimental Agriculture 48:10, pages 1314.
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R.G.G. Bronneberg, J.A. Stegeman, J.C.M. Vernooij, S.J. Dieleman, E. Decuypere, V. Bruggeman & M.A.M. Taverne. (2007) Changes in numbers of large ovarian follicles, plasma luteinizing hormone and estradiol-17β concentrations and egg production figures in farmed ostriches throughout the year. Theriogenology 67:9, pages 1492-1502.
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S.M. Hassan, A.A. Siam, M.E. Mady & A.L. Cartwright. (2005) Egg storage period and weight effects on hatchability of ostrich (Struthio camelus) eggs. Poultry Science 84:12, pages 1908-1912.
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S.J. van Schalkwyk, L.C. Hoffman, S.W.P. Cloete & F.D. Mellett. (2005) The effect of feed withdrawal during lairage on meat quality characteristics in ostriches. Meat Science 69:4, pages 647-651.
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Ross G. COOPER, Kennedy ERLWANGER & Khalid M. MAHROZE. (2005) Nutrition of ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) breeder birds. Animal Science Journal 76:1, pages 5-10.
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Kim L. Bunter & Schalk W.P. Cloete. (2004) Genetic parameters for egg-, chick- and live-weight traits recorded in farmed ostriches (Struthio camelus). Livestock Production Science 91:1-2, pages 9-22.
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K.H. Nahm. (2001) Effects of Storage Length and Weight Loss During Incubation on the Hatchability of Ostrich Eggs (Struthio camuelus). Poultry Science 80:12, pages 1667-1670.
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R.G. Cooper. (2001) Handling, Incubation, and Hatchability of Ostrich (Struthio camelus var. domesticus) Eggs: A Review. Journal of Applied Poultry Research 10:3, pages 262-273.
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Doug Black. (2001) Ostrich flock health. Seminars in Avian and Exotic Pet Medicine 10:3, pages 117-130.
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