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Characterization of the Boran and Sahiwal breeds of cattle for economic characters

Results of a study conducted in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya comparing pedigree Boran & Sahiwal cattle in order to assess their potential as beef producing animals. Analyzes records on cows & their calves for reproductive characters such as age at first calving, calving interval & growth & mate...

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Main Authors: Trail, J.C.M., Gregory, K.E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: 1981
Subjects:
animal breeding
breed characters
animal performance
reproduction
growth rate
beef cattle
sahiwal cattle
parturition
weaning
body weight
mortality
productivity
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/32978
Summary:Results of a study conducted in the Rift Valley Province of Kenya comparing pedigree Boran & Sahiwal cattle in order to assess their potential as beef producing animals. Analyzes records on cows & their calves for reproductive characters such as age at first calving, calving interval & growth & maternal characters such as weaning weight, calf survival, cow mortality & productivity, & adjusted weight of heifers at 660 days.

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