A trial conducted to examine the effects of watering Boran cattle once daily, once every two days and once every three days on birth and weaning weights, post-weaning growth and cow performance under extensive grazing conditions.
Nicholson, M.J.
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[The cost to productivity and the potential benefits of 2- and 3-day watering of Boran cattle]
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The cost to productivity and the potential benefits of 2- and 3-day watering of Boran cattle
A trial conducted to examine the effects of watering Boran cattle once daily, once every two days and once every three days on birth and weaning weights, post-weaning growth and cow performance under extensive grazing conditions.
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Effets d'un abreuvement espace (2 et 3 jours) sur la productivite de bovins Boran]
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Effets d'un abreuvement espace (2 et 3 jours) sur la productivite de bovins Boran
Presents a theoritical outline of the techniques in the use of tritiated water (HTO) which can be used to estimate total body water, body composition, water turnover, milk intake and feed intake. Highlights its potential errors and gives a comprehensive methodology for the use of tritiated water ...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Utilisation de l'eau tritiee dans la recherche sur l'elevage en Afrique: Theorie, application, methodologie et lacunes potentielles de la technique]
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Utilisation de l'eau tritiee dans la recherche sur l'elevage en Afrique: Theorie, application, methodologie et lacunes potentielles de la technique
A study conducted to estimate the combined effects of infrequent water consumption, extensive walking, and night enclosing on a growing and breeding cattle. Includes data on weight loss of lactating and dry cows, calf weight with age and dam treatment, weaner weights with age and treatment, dry m...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Effects of night enclosure and extensive walking on the productivity of Zebu cattle]
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Effects of night enclosure and extensive walking on the productivity of Zebu cattle
Examines dry-matter intake and water consumption in Borana cattle (Bos indicus) subjected to infrequent watering regimes, prolonged walking and night-enclosure.
Nicholson, M.J.
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[Depression of dry-matter and water intake in Boran cattle owing to physiological, volumetric and temporal limitations]
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Depression of dry-matter and water intake in Boran cattle owing to physiological, volumetric and temporal limitations
Examines effects of giving water every day, on alternate days or every 3rd day on calving percentage, birth weight, weaning weight, post-weaning growth, change in weight & condition score in lactating & dry cows, water & feed intake milk intake of calves, and morbidity & mortality in a group of B...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[The effect of drinking frequency on some aspects of the productivity of zebu cattle]
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The effect of drinking frequency on some aspects of the productivity of zebu cattle
Presents a theoritical outline of the techniques in the use of tritiated water (HTO) which can be used to estimate total body water, body composition, water turnover, milk intake and feed intake. Highlights its potential errors and gives a comprehensive methodology for the use of tritiated water ...
Nicholson, M.J.
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[The use of tritiated water in livestock research in Africa: Theory, application, methodology and potential errors of the technique]
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The use of tritiated water in livestock research in Africa: Theory, application, methodology and potential errors of the technique