Growth rate of different sexes of the European quail (Coturnix coturnix).
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.
Du Preez
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Department of Animal Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, South Africa.
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D000818:Animals; D001835:Body Weight; D003370:Coturnix / Q000254:growth & development*; D002149:Energy Intake; D004734:Energy Metabolism; D005060:Europe; D005247:Feeding Behavior; D005260:Female; D008297:Male; D012727:Sex Characteristics