Electronic Journal of Polish Agricultural Universities (EJPAU) founded by all Polish Agriculture Universities presents original papers and review articles relevant to all aspects of agricultural sciences. It is target for persons working both in science and industry,regulatory agencies or teaching in agricultural sector. Covered by IFIS Publishing (Food Science and Technology Abstracts), ELSEVIER Science - Food Science and Technology Program, CAS USA (Chemical Abstracts), CABI Publishing UK and ALPSP (Association of Learned and Professional Society Publisher - full membership). Presented in the Master List of Thomson ISI.
2001
Volume 4
Issue 2
Topic:
Animal Husbandry
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Socha S. , Markiewicz D. , Bakuche M. 2001. ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING BODY SIZE AND HAIR COAT QUALITY OF MINK (MUSTELA VISON SCH.), EJPAU 4(2), #03.
Available Online: http://www.ejpau.media.pl/volume4/issue2/animal/abs-03.html

ANALYSIS OF FACTORS INFLUENCING BODY SIZE AND HAIR COAT QUALITY OF MINK (MUSTELA VISON SCH.)

Stanisław Socha, Dorota Markiewicz, Monika Bakuche

 

ABSTRACT



The aim of this study was an analysis of the factors that influence body size and hair coat quality of standard minks (Mustela vison Sch.). The analysis covered 3837 animals belonging to three genetic groups: one domestic (native) and two groups of half–imports (one of the parents, sire, imported from Denmark or Holland).

Key words: mink, sex, genetic groups, body size, hair coat characteristics.