Et tipi ana hatti{dotless} Japon bi{dotless}ldi{dotless}rci{dotless}n sürüsünde çok özellikli seleksiyonun fenotipik ve genetik İlerlemelere etkisi]

The present study in Japanese quail was aimed to develop multi-trait genetic selection program for meat type dam line utilizing the mixed-model methodology. In total, 2000 pedigreed quail were formed the basis of the research where a multi-trait animal model was performed for the first time in a selection study of quail in Turkey. A flock consisting of a total of 160 families (160 male- 480 female) was developed from the initial flock (AHBS: initial flock of dam line), so as to obtain a selection flock dam line (AHSS-1). Body weight at 5 weeks of age (CA) was chosen as a primary selection criterion in flock. The total egg number (YV) from the day of first lay to the 20 weeks of age, relative growth rate (BBH) at 5 weeks of age derived from Gompertz equation, and fertility rate (DO) were used as selection criteria in AHSS. Multi-trait BLUP methodology was carried out for genetic improvement of birds. In flock, 25 percent of males and females with highest breeding value were selected to produce next generations (AHSS-2). Genetic parameter estimates, realized genetic parameters, selection responses, and genetic trends were obtained. Significant (P