Evaluation of reproductive performance, viability and growth of Afrikander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana; data on calving percentage, calf mortality, weaning & birth weights, w. comparison of crossbreeding performance of Tuli, Bonsmara cattle, Brahman cattle & Simmental catt...
Trail, J.C.M.
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Buck, N.G.
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Light, D.E.
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Rennie, T.W.
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Rutherford, A.S.
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Miller, M.
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Pratchett, D.
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Capper, B.
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[Productivity of Africander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana]
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Productivity of Africander, Tswana, Tuli and crossbred beef cattle in Botswana
Compares the productivity of Africander, Tswana and Tuli cattle using indices calculated from data on reproductive performance, viability and growth; also evaluates the crossbreeding potentials of the Tswana breed.
Trail, J.C.M.
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[Africander, Tswana and Tuli cattle of Southern Africa: Breed characterization separates fact from fiction]
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Africander, Tswana and Tuli cattle of Southern Africa: Breed characterization separates fact from fiction
Studies the broad groups of cattle in Africa in relation to the main ecological zones. Indicates the possibilities for bringing about changes through application of animal breeding techniques. Reviews past cattle breeding research in Africa. Summarises ILCA's work with national research organisat...