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
The effects of suckling on calving interval, intervals from calving to conception and pregnancy rate at 60 to 90 days postpartum are investigated. Forty-one cows were used, twelve of which were used to study serum concentrations during the postpartum period. The overall mean calving interval and ...
Eduvie, L.O.
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Dawuda, P.M.
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[Effect of suckling on reproductive activities of Bunaji cows during the postpartum period]
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Effect of suckling on reproductive activities of Bunaji cows during the postpartum period
Presents results of a study carried out to determine the ejaculate characteristics of Yankasa rams in Nigeria. Three rams of proven fertility from the breeding herd at shika, of average age of 29 months were investigated. Ejaculates collected during the wet season had higher volume, pH, sperm mot...