breed reported in geographic location Muscovy (Muscovy duck) Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra), Thailand (Muscovy duck) https://www.fao.org/dad-is The concept of “breed reported in geographic location by FAO National Coordinators” is unique to DAD-IS (https://www.fao.org/dad-is/en/). This VBO term should therefore be used specifically for the breed conforming to this concept. VBO:0011896 Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra) Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra) was developed by Thapra Livestock Research and Breeding Center, Department of Livestock development. The objective was to improve growth and reproductive traits of Thai Native duck. In 1983, they were collected from 8 provinces in Northeastern part of Thailand. They were improved genetics by crossing with Muscovy duck originated from South Africa. Eggs of duck were increased from 77 to 98 eggs per year. Now egg production trait is 180 eggs/year. Thapra Muscovy Duck (Pedted Thapra) Pedted Thapra domestic breed Sabrina Toro