METHOD FOR BREEDING OF ANIMAL POPULATION WITH SPECIFIED LEVEL OF FUNCTIONAL RESERVES OF ADRENALS

摘要

animal endocrinology. SUBSTANCE: invention, in particular, relates to breeding of chicken population with high level of functional reserves of adrenals. Criterion for selection is deviation of progeny with above-mentioned level by 1 or more per cent higher or lower than population-mean value in response to stimulation of gland by adrenocorticotropic hormone. Selection according to that criterion over 12 chicken generations allowed breeding of desired genotype. EFFECT: increased health of chicken population. 2 dwg, 2 tbl, 3 ex