The objective of this study was to estimate the genetic correlation between semen (semen volume, sperm motility and spermatozoa concentration) and egg production traits (partial and total egg production, and egg weight) from a White Leghorn strain. In order to obtain semen traits, 698 DD1 strain roosters developed at CNPSA/EMBRAPA were used. The semen were collected at 24, 26 and 28 wk of age, and, to obtain the egg traits, full sisters (average of two sisters per male) were used. According to the obtained results, for the selection to increase the total egg production (r g = .44±.09) and egg weight (r g = .67±.04), the concentration of spermatozoa could be used, when measured at 24 and 26 wk of age, respectively.
egg production; egg weight; genetic correlation; laying hens; semen volume; sperm motility; spermatozoa concentration
