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...
Studies the milk and colostrum composition, milk yield and total solids of Red Sokoto (Maradi) goats in Nigeria over three consecutive lactation periods.
Akinsoyinu, A.O.
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Tewe, O.O.
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Ngere, L.O.
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Mba, A.U.
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[Milk composition and yield of the Red Sokoto (Maradi) goats in Nigeria]
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Milk composition and yield of the Red Sokoto (Maradi) goats in Nigeria
Describes the three indigenous goats of Nigeria: Sahel, Red Sokoto and West African Dwarf. Data on productivity, reproductivity, birth weight and viability, body measurement and size, growth, carcass and milk yield included.