Ann. Méd. Vét., 2012, 156 (1), pp 37-65 Hen breeds in BelgiumMOULA N., JACQUET M., VERELST A., ANTOINE-MOUSSIAUX N., FARNIR F., LEROY P.Abstract :
Belgium has a highly divers avian
genetic heritage. The hen, with
about forty breeds and hundreds
of varieties, takes pride of place
among Belgian and European
domestic animal breeds.
However, these breeds of the
traditional hen, are among the
most endangered animal genetic
resources in the world. This
document reviews the origin and
the state of the different breeds of
Belgian hens that still exist. Get the PDF Contact person : pascal.leroy@ulg.ac.be |