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Oestrous cycle and kidding pattern of the West African Dwarf goats were investigated. Data on behavioural oestrus, duration and length of oestrus, the oestrus cycle, time to post-partum oestrus, age at first kidding, influence of season on kidding, frequency of multiple births and its relationshi...


Ngere, L.O.Mbap, S.[Aspects of reproduction in the West African Dwarf goat]Aspects of reproduction in the West African Dwarf goat

Pure Nigerian Dwarf sheep (NDS) ewes were randomly assigned to rams of four breeds – NDS, Permer (p), Uda (U) and yankasa (Y). The mating periods were arranged so that lambings occurred either douring the early rainy season (ERS) or the early dry season (FDS). The lambs resulting from the matings...


Taiwo, B.B.A.Ngere, L.O.Adelaye, I.O.[Comparative growth performance of Nigerian dwarf sheep and its crosses with Permer, Uda and Yankassa]Comparative growth performance of Nigerian dwarf sheep and its crosses with Permer, Uda and Yankassa
Autor: Ngere, L.O.

Livestock improvement schemes in Ghana and Nigeria were examined. The ecological zone, livestock production, and efforts towards crossbreeding of West African Dwarf Shorthorn or N'Dama with imported cattle are discussed.


Ngere, L.O.[Crossbreeding for beef in Ghana and Nigeria]Crossbreeding for beef in Ghana and Nigeria
Autor: Ngere, L.O.

Paper presented at the expert committee meeting on animal genetic resources in Africa, 1983. The small ruminants of West Africa constitute an important genetic resources for the region, with great potential for contributing to the protein nutrition and sufficiency in the region. Topical discussio...


Ngere, L.O.[The Small Ruminants of West Africa - A Review]The Small Ruminants of West Africa - A Review

Reproduction in the Nungua Blackhead and the Ghanian variety of West African Dwarf sheep was studied. The gestation period of the two breeds were similar: 150 and 148 days respectively. Ewes mated in August and September had longer gestation period than those mated in March. The mean birth weight...


Ngere, L.O.Aboagye, G.S.[Reproductive performance of the West African Dwarf and the Nungua Blackhead sheep of Ghana]Reproductive performance of the West African Dwarf and the Nungua Blackhead sheep of Ghana
Autor: Ngere, L.O.

Comparative study of West African Dwarf sheep and Nungua Blackhead in Ghana. Data on birth weight, weaning weight, rate of weight gain and body size included.


Ngere, L.O.[Size and growth rate of the West African Dwarf sheep and a new breed, the Nungua - Blackhead of Ghana]Size and growth rate of the West African Dwarf sheep and a new breed, the Nungua - Blackhead of Ghana

There are four main breeds of sheep in Nigeria. The breeds are Balami, Uda, west African Dwarf sheep and Yankasa. Balami is most predominant in the North eastern part of Nigeria. The Balami is a predominantly white and hairy breed with a pronounced convex heat and a dull depression. It has a dewl...


Adu, I.F.Ngere, L.O.[The indigenous sheep of Nigeria]The indigenous sheep of Nigeria
Autor: Ngere, L.O.

Paper presented at the expert committee meeting on animal genetic resources in Africa, 1983. Reviews the Gudali of Nigeria. Describes the general features of the breed, natural habitat, numbers and systems of husbandry. Detailed discussions on breed characteristics including external feature, pro...


Ngere, L.O.[The Gudali of Nigeria - Review]The Gudali of Nigeria - Review
Autor: Ngere, L.O.

Paper presented at the expert committee meeting on animal genetic resources in Africa, 1983. Reviews the White Fulani (Bunaji) in Nigeria. Describes the breed composition of the national herd, natural habitat and systems of husbandry. Detailed discussions on breed characteristics, constraints on ...


Ngere, L.O.[White Fulani (Bunagi) of Nigeria]White Fulani (Bunagi) of Nigeria

The effects of crossbreeding on production performance are investigated. The performances of local pure lines from West African Shorthorn (WAS) and N'Dama cattle, and their crosses with Santa Gertrudis and Red Poll were evaluated over a period of 4 years. The F1 generation of Santa Gertrudis x WA...


Ngere, L.O.Cameron, C.W.[Crossbreeding for increased beef production. 1. Performance of crosses between local breeds and either Santa Gertrudis or Red Poll]Crossbreeding for increased beef production. 1. Performance of crosses between local breeds and either Santa Gertrudis or Red Poll

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