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Effect of protein intake on the onset of puberty in Bunaji and Friesian x Bunaji crossbred bulls in Nigeria

The effect of two levels of protein intake on age, body weight, chest girth, withers height and condition score at puberty in Bunaji and Bunaji x Friesian bulls were examined. Scrotal circumference, volume and motility of semen from the bulls were also evaluated to determine onset of puberty in Buna...

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Main Authors: Rekwot, P.I., Oyedipe, E.O., Akerejola, O.L., Kumi-Diaka, J., Umoh, J.E.
Format: Journal Article
Language:Inglés
Published: Elsevier 1987
Subjects:
cattle
feeds
breeds
pure lines
age
crossbreds
bulls
proteins
feeding level
body measurements
spermatozoa
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/67001
Summary:The effect of two levels of protein intake on age, body weight, chest girth, withers height and condition score at puberty in Bunaji and Bunaji x Friesian bulls were examined. Scrotal circumference, volume and motility of semen from the bulls were also evaluated to determine onset of puberty in Bunaji and the crossbreds.

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