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
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