Vol. 9, Special Issue 1 (2024)

Author(s): Leonal Rabins S, Joan Jose and S Sethupathi

Abstract: ICAR KVK, Tirunelveli (Tenkasi) conducted a study to evaluate the economic traits of TANUVAS Aseel in Tenkasi district of Tamil Nadu. TANUVAS Aseel chicks of 15 days old were procured from TANUVAS, Tirunelveli and distributed to selected farmers in various blocks. Body weight and egg productions were documented at farmer’s field on weekly interval up to 40 weeks. Economic traits investigated included, 16^th week body weight of male and female, Age at sexual maturity, Livability, Egg weight, Egg production up to 40 weeks and Feed conversion ratio. The mean values of 16^th week body weight of male and female, Age at sexual maturity and Egg productions (up to 40 weeks) were, 1.03±0.09 Kg, 0.86±0.06 Kg, and 185±4.1 days and 142±1.6 eggs respectively. Since it has better growth, egg production capability and disease resistance character, this dual-purpose bird is well received by farmers of Tenkasi districts of Tamil Nadu.