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Crossbreeding of exotic and indigenous cattle in Nigeria. Haematological correlates

The blood values of the German Brown, N'Dama and their three-quarter, half and quarter hybrids were studied to ascertain the effects of crossbreeding on haematological parameters. The red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts and packed cell volume percentage (PCV) were significantly hi...

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Main Authors: Amakiri, S.F., Ngere, L.O., Olusanya, S.K., Ikede, B.O.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Springer 1979
Subjects:
cattle
breeds
crossbreeding
crossbreds
blood
erythrocytes
leukocytes
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/66905
Summary:The blood values of the German Brown, N'Dama and their three-quarter, half and quarter hybrids were studied to ascertain the effects of crossbreeding on haematological parameters. The red blood cell (RBC) and white blood cell (WBC) counts and packed cell volume percentage (PCV) were significantly higher (p

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