Differentiation of Exotic Chicken Breeds based on Egg Quality Traits using Classification Tree Algorithm

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of breed on egg quality traits and to discriminate chicken breeds (i.e., Bovan Brouwn (BV), Fayoumi (FM) and Sasso (SS)) based on egg quality traits using classification tree algorithm (CTA). For this purpose, a total of 1696 eggs were utilized and the traits egg weight, albumen height, albumen weight, egg length, egg width, egg weight, shell weight, shell thickness, yolk colour, yolk height and yolk weight, were recorded. Significant differences (P<0.05) were found in egg weight, albumen height, albumen weight, and egg width, with Bovans exhibiting the highest LSM values, indicating superior egg quality