Target selection standard of Belorussian mirror carp

Abstract

Fish farms in the Republic of Belarus grow around 40% of mirror carps, their survivalship during the first year is for 10-15% less as compared to scaly carp and actually is below the normative requirements. The selection activity ion Belarus needs be targeted to generation of mirror carp with extended survivalship due to increased general resistivity which also should possess the improved exterior properties appropriate of European breeds (high backbone, fatness, growth rate).