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Table 2 Means (and standard deviations) for all traits measured in Lines A and B

From: Higher heritabilities for gait components than for overall gait scores may improve mobility in ducks

Line

Number of phenotyped males

Number of phenotyped females

Gait score

Step width

Body roll

Finish weight (g)

Breast depth (mm)

Test FCR

A

1375

1254

2.80 (0.66) [0]

2.13 (0.46) [229]

2.08 (0.53) [230]

3760 (290) [0]

152 (15.3) [0]

1.90 (0.17) [887]

B

1342

1280

2.70 (0.56) [1]

2.10 (0.43) [269]

2.06 (0.47) [271]

3362 (297) [0]

146 (16.7) [0]

2.02 (0.23) [69]

  1. Phenotypes were recorded at six weeks of age. Standard deviations and numbers of missing values for each trait are presented in round and square parentheses, respectively
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Genetics Selection Evolution

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