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.
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...
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 ...
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.
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Cameron, C.W.
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[Crossbreeding for increased beef production. 1. Performance of crosses between local breeds and either Santa Gertrudis or Red Poll]
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Crossbreeding for increased beef production. 1. Performance of crosses between local breeds and either Santa Gertrudis or Red Poll
The production performance of West African Shorthorn cows was investigated. Details on total lactation milk yield and milk composition included. The pure West African Shorthorn cow has a good milk production potential in the region.
Ngere, L.O.
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Hagan, R.
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Oppong, E.N.W.
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Loosli, J.K.
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[Milking potential of the West African Shorthorn cow]
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Milking potential of the West African Shorthorn cow
The blood values of the German Brown, N'Dama and their three-quarter, half and quarter hybrids were studied to ascertain the effects of crossbreeding on haematological parameters. The red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts and packed cell volume percentage (PCV) were significantly...
Amakiri, S.F.
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Ngere, L.O.
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Olusanya, S.K.
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Ikede, B.O.
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[Crossbreeding of exotic and indigenous cattle in Nigeria. Haematological correlates]
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Crossbreeding of exotic and indigenous cattle in Nigeria. Haematological correlates