Variables

Morphological defects (%)

Head-defects (LSM ± SE)

Mid-piece-defect (LSM ± SE)

Tail-defect (LSM ± SE)

Overall mean

4.7 ± 0.17

8.1 ± 0.30

14.6 ± 0.84

Batch

ns

ns

ns

B1

4.7 ± 0.32

7.8 ± 0.60

15.9 ± 1.66

B2

4.4 ± 0.27

8.2 ± 0.56

13.8 ± 1.40

B3

5.0 ± 0.29

8.2 ± 0.46

14.2 ± 1.40

Breed

ns

ns

ns

75% HF

4.9 ± 0.25

7.9 ± 0.38

15.3 ± 1.16

100% HF

4.5 ± 0.23

8.1 ± 0.47

13.8 ± 1.22