UGC NET Paper 1 Mathematical Reasoning & Aptitude.pdf
Breeds of duck
1. BREEDS OF DUCK
Dr Rameswar Panda
Teaching Asst.
Department of Livestock Production Management
College of Veterinary Science, Hyderabad
2. INTRODUCTION
Duck were first domesticated in
Asia.
Breeds are classified in terms of
their utility like meat type, egg
type and ornamental type
3.
4. PEKIN
White Pekin is popular
Originated from China
Bill and legs are deep
orange.
Lays about 160 eggs.
Called as Emperor ducks
Having efficient feed
efficiency
5. AYLESBURY
Bill is yellow and legs are
deep orange.
The name comes from
Aylesbury, UK where large
scale breeding programme
was carried out.
High percentage of creamy
white flesh
6. MUSCOVY
White winged back
duck is popular.
Native is south
America.
Male has knob on the
head.
Male is twice the size of
female
7 varieties.
Communication among
them is by hissing