The study was conducted to evaluate the reproduction efficiency of zebu and crossbred cows measured by the inter-estrus and inter-service intervals using data from Bako Agricultural Research Center. The overall mean inter-estrus and inter-service intervals were 44.3 t 0.85 and 49.1 t 1.24 days, r...
Gebreyohannes, G.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Diedhiou, M.L.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[Reproduction efficiency of Zebu and crossbred cows as measured by the inter-estrus and inter-service intervals at Bako]
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Reproduction efficiency of Zebu and crossbred cows as measured by the inter-estrus and inter-service intervals at Bako
Data on reproductive performance of Zebu and Friesian X Zebu crossbred cows reared under small-scale dairy farms were analysed and the effects of genotype, parity, body condition score (BCS), season, and year of calving were examined for a total of 246 calvings. Uterine involution was completed e...
Kassa, T.
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Factors affecting reproductive performance of Zebu and crossbred cows under small-scale dairy farms]
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Factors affecting reproductive performance of Zebu and crossbred cows under small-scale dairy farms
Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves were determined in testicular and epididymal tissues obtained from 14 small highland Abyssinian Zebu (SHAZ) and from 15 Borana bulls slaughtered at the Debre Zeit abattoir. Bulls were mature and over six years of age. Body weight and scrotal circumference w...
Tegegne, Azage
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Taddele, Y.
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Kassa, T.
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[Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves in two breeds of mature Zebu (Bos indicus) bulls in Ethiopia]
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Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves in two breeds of mature Zebu (Bos indicus) bulls in Ethiopia
Results of a study conducted to determine the conception rates of Boran cattle following artificial insemination of different times from the onset of induced oestrus compared with artificial insemination following natural oestrus.
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Warnick, A.C.
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[Time of artificial insemination and pregnancy rates in Boran (Bos indicus) cattle]
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Time of artificial insemination and pregnancy rates in Boran (Bos indicus) cattle
Plasma progesterone profiles were used to monitor post-partum reproductive activity in 12 Small East African Zebu (Bos indicus) cows allocated to either supplementary or no supplementary feeding (control) with continious or restricted (twice daily) suckling regimes. Intact bulls were used for bre...
Tegegne, Azage
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Entwistle, K.W.
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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[Plasma progesterone and blood metabolite profiles in post-partum small East African Zebu cows]
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Plasma progesterone and blood metabolite profiles in post-partum small East African Zebu cows
Gondal and extragonadal sperm reserves were determined in testicular and epididymal tissues obtained from ten Small East African Zebu (SEAZ), ten unimproved Borana and nine improved Boran bulls. Bulls were mature and were between 6 and 8 years of age. Body weight and scrotal circumference differe...
Tegegne, Azage
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Entwistle, K.W.
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[Genotype differences in gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves in mature Zebu bulls in Ethiopia]
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Genotype differences in gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves in mature Zebu bulls in Ethiopia
A study undertaken to characterise the oestrous cycle in Zebu cows following oestrous induction with PGF (Prostaglandin F2alpha) and examines the function of the subsequently formed CL (corpus luteum) by monitoring levels of peripheral plasma progesterone.
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Mattoni, M.
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Cecchini, G.
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[Effect of oestrous synchronization with prostaglandin F2alpha in Ethiopian highland Zebu (Bos indicus) cows]
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Effect of oestrous synchronization with prostaglandin F2alpha in Ethiopian highland Zebu (Bos indicus) cows
A total of 64 bull calves, composed of 27 Boran and 37 Boran X Friesian, were weaned at 6 months of age and divided into supplement or control groups within breed. All bulls were kept in one paddock and grazed on natural pasture. Supplement groups received 1.5 kg per head day of a diet containing...
Tegegne, Azage
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Entwistle, K.W.
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Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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[Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves and testicular histometric characteristics in Zebu and crossbred bulls: Effect of dry season nutritional supplementation]
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Gonadal and extragonadal sperm reserves and testicular histometric characteristics in Zebu and crossbred bulls: Effect of dry season nutritional supplementation
The milk and meat productivity of Ethiopia's 27 million cattle is still low for the human population of 53 million, which grows at 2.9 percent yr and is expected to surpass 65 million at the end of this century. The present cattle population includes 40 percent (10.8 million) cows of breeding age...
Mukasa-Mugerwa, E.
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Tegegne, Azage
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[Reproductive performance in Ethiopian Zebu (Bos indicus) cattle: Constraints and impact on production]
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Reproductive performance in Ethiopian Zebu (Bos indicus) cattle: Constraints and impact on production
Postpartum body weight dynamics of zebu and crossbred cows in relation to postpartum reproduction was studied using data from the Bako Agricultural Research Centre. Body weight at calving, first postpartum oestrus, first service and conception were analysed using the General Linear Model which in...
Gebreyohannes, G.
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Tegegne, Azage
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Diedhiou, M.L.
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Hegde, B.P.
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[Body weight dynamics of Zebu and crossbred cows in relation to postpartum reproduction under sub humid climate of Bako]
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Body weight dynamics of Zebu and crossbred cows in relation to postpartum reproduction under sub humid climate of Bako