Cross-breeding cattle for milk production in the tropics: achievements, challenges and opportunities
This paper reviews experiences with cross-breeding for milk production in the tropics. Data were compiled from 23 different studies evaluating the performance of different grades of cross-bred animals as well as local breeds. Relative performance of indigenous breeds compared with different grades o...
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| Format: | Journal Article |
| Language: | Inglés |
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Cambridge University Press
2013
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| Online Access: | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/34408 |
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