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Size, Shape and Color Pattern as Criteria for Identifying Coturnix Eggs

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The usefulness of Japanese quail in avian genetic and physiological studies has been demonstrated and single male mating pens consisting of several females should be used to obtain useful records from genetic studies.
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This article is published in Poultry Science.The article was published on 1964-09-01 and is currently open access. It has received 12 citations till now. The article focuses on the topics: Coturnix coturnix & Coturnix.

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The behaviour of Japanese quail: Review of literature from a bioethological perspective

TL;DR: This review summarizes available research on the Japanese quail from the perspectives of its unique suitability for the investigation of biological mechanisms in behaviour.
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Selection for Mating Ability in Japanese Quail

TL;DR: No correlated responses were noted for body weight at either 4 or 8 weeks of age, whereas the relationships of the selected trait with size of the cloacal gland and relative aggressiveness were positive.
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Studies of the Relationship Between Fear-Related Responses and Production Traits in Japanese Quail (Cotumix coturnix japonica) Bidirectionally Selected for Dustbathing Activity

TL;DR: It is suggested that selection for dustbathing activity had resulted in correlated changes in the susceptibility to fear, however, these genetic differences in fearfulness may be only detectable at lower levels of induced fear.
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Bidirectional selection for dustbathing activity in Japanese quail (Coturnix coturnix japonica)

TL;DR: It is concluded that postulated ethological needs may vary considerably between strains according to their genetic background and the previous h...
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Genetic parameters of egg characteristics in Japanese quail.

TL;DR: The results indicate that individual selection should be the most efficient method of improving egg characteristics and that consideration should be given to the interrelationship of characteristics to accomplish genetic improvement.
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Coturnix Quail as a Laboratory Research Animal

Carol Ann Padgett, +1 more
- 30 Jan 1959 - 
TL;DR: The Coturnix quail is recommended to interested investigators, especially to embryologists and physiologists, for use in research because of its hardiness, ease of handling, precociousness, and great laying ability.
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Investigations in the Life History of the Common Coturnix

TL;DR: A compilation of the known life history data of Coturnix coturnix is presented, topics include description of juvenal and adult plumage, weights and linear measurements.
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