Pekin Duck

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Pekin Duck

a breed of ducks raised for meat. It was bred in China. Pekin ducks are large and have a somewhat uplifted body. The feathers are white with a cream-colored tinge. The males weigh approximately 4 kg, and the females approximately 3.5 kg. The ducklings, which weigh 2.2–2.5 kg 50 to 60 days after hatching, yield tender, juicy meat. The female lays from 130 to 150 eggs per year. Pekin ducks are raised in many countries, including the USSR.

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We attempted to infect Pekin duck embryos through the allantoic cavity, as well as by intravenous infection routes, and were not able to demonstrate replication (data not shown).

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The family-owned Maple Leaf Farms, a premier producer of duck products, dominates the market with high-quality value-added items, according to Tucker, who also serves as president of the Duckling Council, which represents producers of American white Pekin duck.

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Hagan lampoons incumbent Bob Taft by grafting his head onto the body of a white Pekin duck.