This study was initiated in response to the national concern emerged on the current status of the distinctive, however, endangered Brachyceros group of cattle, Sheko breed, for effective utilization in food and agriculture production. The objectives of the study were: 1) to undertake on-farm phen...
Teye, T.
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[On-farm phenotypic characterization of Sheko breed of cattle and their habitat in Bench Maji zone, Ethiopia]
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On-farm phenotypic characterization of Sheko breed of cattle and their habitat in Bench Maji zone, Ethiopia
Alsheikh, S.
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[Effect of inbreeding on birth and weaning weights and lamb mortality in a flock of Egyptian Baraki sheep]
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Effect of inbreeding on birth and weaning weights and lamb mortality in a flock of Egyptian Baraki sheep
(1)Hatching eggs from poultry breeds commonly used in the Sudan were weekly set from November to April for a period of three consecutive years.
(2)A total number of 46,707 eggs were examined in this report.
(3)It was found that both fertility and hatchability suffer seriously in March and April d...
El-Jack, M.H.
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[Monthly variation in fertility, embryonic mortality and hatchability of four breeds of poultry in the Sudan]
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Monthly variation in fertility, embryonic mortality and hatchability of four breeds of poultry in the Sudan
Describes the bull evaluation programme in Malawi. Results of physical and seminal examination of 211 bulls are reported. Semen characteristics of Malawi Zebu and Angoni bulls compared.
Average growth and body weight data, which comprised 745 400 weaning records and 14 990 Phase C growth records of young bulls of 16 breeds were obtained from the National Beef Cattle Performance and Progeny Testing Scheme and used in this re-analysis to characterize breeds for a variety of import...
Schoeman, S.J.
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[Characterization of beef cattle breeds by virtue of their performances in the National Beef Cattle Performance and Progeny Testing Scheme]
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Characterization of beef cattle breeds by virtue of their performances in the National Beef Cattle Performance and Progeny Testing Scheme
In this study the reproductive performance of indigenous Ethiopian cows and their F1 crosses was evaluated and factors affecting reproductive performance were assessed, based on crossbreeding data collected from Asella Livestock Farm, Ethiopia. Age at first calving, number of services per concept...
Negussie, E.
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Braennaeng, E.
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Banjaw, K.
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Rottmann, O.J.
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[Reproductive performance of dairy cattle at Asella livestock farm, Arsi, Ethiopia. 1: indigenous cows versus their F1 crosses]
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Reproductive performance of dairy cattle at Asella livestock farm, Arsi, Ethiopia. 1: indigenous cows versus their F1 crosses
In any country, a good, basic knowledge of available genetic resources is essential for programmes of livestock conservation, selection and improvement. This study describes different indigenous cattle breeds of Ethiopia. Their physical characteristics, geographic distribution and production pote...
Weaning mass was studied for 753 calves out of Africander cows by Africander, Brahman, Charolais, Hereford and Simmental sires. Crossbreds performed 11.1 per cent to 11.8 per cent better than Africander controls. Charolais progeny had a significantly greater weaning mass than Hereford and Simment...
Mentz, A.H.
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Els, D.L.
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Coetzer, W.A.
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[Crossbreeding with Africander dam as basis. 2. Weaning performance of progeny of various sire breeds]
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Crossbreeding with Africander dam as basis. 2. Weaning performance of progeny of various sire breeds
Salah G.
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Ferial A.R.
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Mohamed R.A.
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Ihab S.
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[Small ruminant breeds of Egypt. In Characterization of small ruminant breeds in West Asia and North Africa]
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Small ruminant breeds of Egypt. In Characterization of small ruminant breeds in West Asia and North Africa
Reports results of a study on the effect crossbreeding and upgrading Egyptian local Fayoumi & Baladi fowl with Rhode Island Reds on the growth pattern of offsprings till broiler age.
Ragab, M.T.
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Samkari, M.K.
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Ghany, M.A.
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[The relative advantage in crossing for improving poultry meat production under Egyptian conditions]
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The relative advantage in crossing for improving poultry meat production under Egyptian conditions