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The '''Kadaknath''' is an [[India]]n breed of [[chicken]]. is local to the [[Madhya Pradesh]] area, where it is known as "Kali masi" ("fowl having black flesh").<ref name=icar>http://www.icar.org.in/cari/native.html</ref> The Kadaknath is popular mainly for its adaptability, and the good-tasting black meat,<ref>{{cite journal|last=Belsare|first=R. M.| |
The '''Kadaknath''' is an [[India]]n breed of [[chicken]]. is local to the [[Madhya Pradesh]] area, where it is known as "Kali masi" ("fowl having black flesh").<ref name=icar>http://www.icar.org.in/cari/native.html</ref> The Kadaknath is popular mainly for its adaptability, and the good-tasting black meat,<ref>{{cite journal|last=Belsare|first=R. M.|author2=S.G. Narayankhedkar|date=2004|title=Relative selection efficiency and expected selection estimates in Kadakanath breed of poultry|journal=The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College|url=http://www.indianjournals.com/ijor.aspx?target=ijor:jbvc&volume=12&issue=1and2&article=023&type=fulltext|volume=12|issue=1and2|pages=64}}</ref> which is believed to infuse vigor.<ref name="timesindia">{{cite web|url=http://articles.timesofindia.indiatimes.com/2008-11-26/india/27909956_1_poultry-farms-jhabua-bird|title=For 'kadaknath' lovers, party no bar|last=Mahapatra|first=Dhananjay|date=2008-11-26|publisher=''[[The Times of India]]''|accessdate=2009-05-28}}</ref> Its colour stems from the deposition of [[melanin]] pigment.<ref name=icar/> |
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Due to the meat's alleged medicinal properties, it is in high demand. To save the breed from extinction, the state government started a Kadaknath poultry breeding program involving 500 [[Below Poverty Line (India)|BPL]] families, who were to receive financial support and assistance.<ref name="timesindia"/> |
Due to the meat's alleged medicinal properties, it is in high demand. To save the breed from extinction, the state government started a Kadaknath poultry breeding program involving 500 [[Below Poverty Line (India)|BPL]] families, who were to receive financial support and assistance.<ref name="timesindia"/> |
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The Kadaknath is an Indian breed of chicken. is local to the Madhya Pradesh area, where it is known as "Kali masi" ("fowl having black flesh").[1] The Kadaknath is popular mainly for its adaptability, and the good-tasting black meat,[2] which is believed to infuse vigor.[3] Its colour stems from the deposition of melanin pigment.[1]
Due to the meat's alleged medicinal properties, it is in high demand. To save the breed from extinction, the state government started a Kadaknath poultry breeding program involving 500 BPL families, who were to receive financial support and assistance.[3]
References
- ^ a b http://www.icar.org.in/cari/native.html
- ^ Belsare, R. M.; S.G. Narayankhedkar (2004). "Relative selection efficiency and expected selection estimates in Kadakanath breed of poultry". The Journal of Bombay Veterinary College. 12 (1and2): 64.
- ^ a b Mahapatra, Dhananjay (2008-11-26). "For 'kadaknath' lovers, party no bar". The Times of India. Retrieved 2009-05-28.
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See also
- Ayam Cemani and Silkie, other chicken breeds known for their black meat
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