Haemoglobin and transferrin types of some West African cattle
Polymorphic blood traits are very useful for studies of evolution, relationship and structure of breeds. Some of the systems are particularly...
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The length of the gestation period calving interval and service period in indigenous West African cattle NDama West African Shorthorn and Sokoto Gudali
Reproductive performance of West African cattle is investigated. Data on age of cows at first calving, length of gestation period and calving...
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Blood values observed in some breeds of cattle in the savanna regions of Nigeria
Blood was obtained from cattle representing the white Fulani, N’Dama, Muturu and Holstein-Friesian breeds and was collected during the period June...
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Comportement saisonnier du betail zebu en Adamaoua Camerounais II La croissance avant sevrage pour les veaux de race locale et les metis demisang Brahma
Studies the seasonal response of zebu cattle in Adamawa. Growth of calves before weaning were evaluated on two genetically distinct herds: 248 males...
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An analysis of data on Bunaji cattle at Birnin Kudu and Kabomo northern Nigeria
Weights of Bunaji cattle at different ages at Kabomo and Birnin Kudu were analysed for differences caused by sire, sex and month of birth. At Kabomo...
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Crossbreeding studies with native Ethiopian beef cattle using imported semen from various breeds
Presents findings of crossbreeding studies conducted in Ethiopia using frozen semen imported from superior Angus, Hereford, Charolais, St. Gertrudis...
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Development plans for Turipana a major research and training center for the lowland hot tropics
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Ecology of common insect pests of rice