Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra)

Country of origin

Thailand

Clinical relevance

Flagged as a breed with clinical relevance.

As harvested

Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra), Thailand (Muscovy duck)

Also known as

Pedted Thapra

Breed information: Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra) Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra) was developed by Thapra Livestock Research and Breeding Center, Department of Livestock development. The objective was to improve growth and reproductive traits of Thai Native duck. In 1983, they were collected from 8 provinces in Northeastern part of Thailand. They were improved genetics by crossing with Muscovy duck originated from South Africa. Eggs of duck were increased from 77 to 98 eggs per year. Now egg production trait is 180 eggs/year. - Age at first egg 210 day - BW at first egg 2,305.74 g - Number of eggs 98-180 eggs - Male duck BW at 12 weeks 3,184.21 g - Female duck BW at 12 weeks 1,915.38 g - Mature weighs (male) 4.1 - 4.5 kg. - Mature weighs (female) 2.5 - 3.2 kg.