The performance of Bunaji and Bokoloji cattle under same management for three years were investigated. Lactation and reproductive data of 888 calvings from both breeds were analysed. Milk yield was significantly different between the breeds. Lactation lengths were also significantly different. Mi...
An analysis of reproductive data on White Fulani (Bunaji) Zebu cattl of Northern Nigeria was carried out. The season and year of birth had no effect on age at first calving (P>0.1). The mean age at first calving was 40.4± 0.7 months. The distribution of heifers, classified according to age at fir...
Oyedipe, E.O.
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Buvanendran, V.
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Eduvie, L.O.
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[Some factors affecting the reproductive performance of White Fulani (Bunaji) cattle]
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Some factors affecting the reproductive performance of White Fulani (Bunaji) cattle
Some of the genetic and environmental factors influencing performance traits of indigenous beef calves and their crosses in Nigeria are examined. The Bunaji and Sokoto Gudali, and Charolais x Bunaji crossbreds were evaluated for calf weights at 3, 6 and 12 months of age. Environmental and genetic...
Oni, O.O.
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Buvanendran, V.
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Dim, N.I.
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[The influence of some environmental factors on growth rate of two Nigerian cattle breeds and their hybrid with the Charolais]
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The influence of some environmental factors on growth rate of two Nigerian cattle breeds and their hybrid with the Charolais
Reports the comparative performance of indigenous Balami and imported Desert Sudanese sheep. The reproductive and growth performances of Balami and Sudanese Desert sheep were studied using 466 lambing record from 147 Balami and 126 Desert Sudanese ewes during 2-year period. The Balami was signifi...
Adu, I.F.
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Taiwo, B.B.A.
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Buvanendran, V.
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[Reproductive and lamb growth performance of Balami and desert Sudanese sheep in the Sahelo-Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria]
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Reproductive and lamb growth performance of Balami and desert Sudanese sheep in the Sahelo-Sudan savanna zone of Nigeria