The genetic parameters of feed efficiency and its component traits in the turkey (Meleagris gallopavo)

Table 1 Means and standard deviations of measured traits

Traits¹	Units	Mean	Standard deviation
FCR	kg/kg	2.96	0.46
FI	kg	18.56	3.50
BW	kg	13.58	1.46
MMW	kg	0.42	0.08
ADG	kg	0.23	0.06

¹ Feed conversion ratio (FCR), cumulative feed intake (FI), body weight at 15 weeks (BW) and weight gain (ADG) as recorded during a 4 week feeding trial

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