Crossbred dairy cattle productivity in Arsi region, Ethiopia

Presents results of analyses carried out on a range of performance traits and productivity estimates for indigenous Arsi & Zebu cattle and their crosses with Jersey & Friesian, maintained for milk production at Asela station & on smallholder farms in the Arsi region of Ethiopia; includes data on age...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Kiwuwa, G.H., Trail, J.C.M., Yousef, M.K., Worku, G., Anderson, F.M., Durkin, J.W.
Formato: Informe técnico
Lenguaje:Inglés
Publicado: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1983
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Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4674
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Sumario:Presents results of analyses carried out on a range of performance traits and productivity estimates for indigenous Arsi & Zebu cattle and their crosses with Jersey & Friesian, maintained for milk production at Asela station & on smallholder farms in the Arsi region of Ethiopia; includes data on age at first calving, calving interval, breeding efficiency, milk yield & composition and body weight.