in the current study, two line with short-term divergent selection for high weight (hw) and low weight (lw) at 4 wk of age after 7 generation were analyzed in coturnix japonica quail. hw line was significantly higher than lw line at 28d of age (p<0.01). 21 females, and 11 male from the hw, 18 females plus 10 male from the lw lines were mated as reciprocal cross and within lines to produce hh, l...
