Presents results of a study conducted to estimate the effects of heterosis and breed on a series of maternal and individual traits; uses Boran X Ankole and Boran X Zebu as crossbred cows and Ankole, Boran and Small East African Zebu as straight-bred cows; includes calf crop born, preweaning viabi...
Presents results of a study conducted to estimate the effects of heterosis and breed on a series of maternal and individual traits; takes Boran X Ankole and Boran X Zebu as crossbred cows and Ankole, Boran and Small East African Zebu as straightbred cows; includes traits like calf crop born, prew...
Gregory, K.E.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Marples, H.J.S.
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Kakonge, J.
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[Heterosis and breed effects on maternal and individual traits of Bos indicus breeds of cattle]
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Heterosis and breed effects on maternal and individual traits of Bos indicus breeds of cattle
Compares individual as well as maternal traits of different breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle interms of cow weight at parturition, weaning and at dif. stages after parturition, calf crop, viability and weight at dif. ages.
Gregory, K.E.
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Trail, J.C.M.
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Marples, H.J.S.
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Kakonge, J.
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[Characterization of breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle for maternal and individual traits]
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Characterization of breeds of Bos indicus and Bos taurus cattle for maternal and individual traits
Evaluates and compares the productivity under commercial management levels of Sahiwals, Sahiwal/Ayrshire crossbreeds, indigenous Small East African Zebus and Boran, using data from 5 herds in Kenya, with particular reference to reproductive and growth characters, milk production, viability and in...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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[Sahiwal cattle: An evaluation of their potential contribution to milk and beef production in Africa]
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Sahiwal cattle: An evaluation of their potential contribution to milk and beef production in Africa
Results of a study conducted in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya comparing pedigree Boran & Sahiwal cattle in order to assess their potential as beef producing animals. Analyzes records on cows & their calves for reproductive characters such as age at first calving, calving interval & growth & m...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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[Characterization of the Boran and Sahiwal breeds of cattle for economic characters]
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Characterization of the Boran and Sahiwal breeds of cattle for economic characters
Compares two series of breed groups of cows for maternal traits from a three-year study in Kenya to identify breed crosses that are superior to the Boran purebreds; considers age at first calving, calving interval, calf weight at weaning, cow weight at weaning, calf mortality to weaning and cow p...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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Durkin, J.W.
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Sandford, J.
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[Crossbreeding cattle in beef production programmes in Kenya. II. Comparison of purebred Boran and Boran crossed with the Red Poll and Santa Gertrudis breeds]
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Crossbreeding cattle in beef production programmes in Kenya. II. Comparison of purebred Boran and Boran crossed with the Red Poll and Santa Gertrudis breeds