The influence of some ecological and physiological factors on weight of cows at Wakwa station in Cameroon were studied in a year. Two populations genetically different were compared: 110 cows of the local Foulani breed and 134 cows of ½ breed Brahman x Foulani. The following conclusions were dra...
Lhoste, P.
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[Comportement saisonnier du betail zebu en Adamaoua Camerounais. I. Etude des femelles adultes:comparaison de la race locale aux metis demi-sang Brahma]
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Comportement saisonnier du betail zebu en Adamaoua Camerounais. I. Etude des femelles adultes:comparaison de la race locale aux metis demi-sang Brahma
Compares influence of various feeding systems on meat production from Brahman x Fulani crossbreeds and indigenous breeds of zebu cattle at the Wakwa research station, Cameroon. The response to intensive fattening was better for the crossbred steers (Brahman x Fulani) than for the local breed (Ful...
Lhoste, P.
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Dumas, R.
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[Embouche intensive des zebus de l'Adamoua. 1. Comparaison de differents systems d'alimentation (1970)]
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Embouche intensive des zebus de l'Adamoua. 1. Comparaison de differents systems d'alimentation (1970)
Meat production in the Adamawa was investigated. Comparative data on cattle meat production, seasonal variation of production of indigenous cattle breeds and Fulani x Brahman cattle crossbreeds, with reference to weight gain and carcass yield included.
The various cattle breeds of the Adamawa were described. Discussions and data on animal performance; introduction of exotic breeds and determination of breeding potential of different breeds in the region, specially Adamawa cattle, Red Bororo cattle and Wakwa cattle included.