Evaluation of the productivities of Maure and Peul cattle breeds at the Sahelian station, Niono, Mali

Presents the results of a study carried out to evaluate the productivities of the Maure and Peul breeds and some of their crosses in a semi-arid environment, at the Sahelian station and Niono ranch, Mali. Describes the production system at Niono (1966-1975). Examines reproductive performance, milk y...

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Main Author: International Livestock Centre for Africa
Format: Libro
Language:Inglés
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1978
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4212
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Summary:Presents the results of a study carried out to evaluate the productivities of the Maure and Peul breeds and some of their crosses in a semi-arid environment, at the Sahelian station and Niono ranch, Mali. Describes the production system at Niono (1966-1975). Examines reproductive performance, milk yield & composition, viability, body weight, and maternal ability. Compares production systems in environments similar to that of Niono.