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
Describes the main ecological zones of Africa and mentions the importance of cattle in each zone, the production systems involved and the general types of cattle that can be maintained. Determines the value of previous breed productivity research in assessing current decision making.
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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[Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity]
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Animal breeding in sub-Saharan Africa: Toward an integrated program for improving productivity
Presents results of an experiment conducted in southwestern Uganda to estimate heterosis, additive maternal and direct effects of the Red Poll and Boran breeds of cattle involved in a two-breed diallel design. Includes data on survival and growth traits from birth to an age of 30 months.
Trail, J.C.M.
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Gregory, K.E.
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Marples, H.J.S.
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Kakonge, J.
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[Heterosis, additive maternal and additive direct effects on the Red Poll and Boran breeds of cattle]
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Heterosis, additive maternal and additive direct effects on the Red Poll and Boran breeds of cattle