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Breeding performance of Malawi Zebu cattle kept under traditional systems of management

Reproductive performance of Malawi Zebu cattle were investigated. Reproduction record on breeding performance of 1500 cattle over a period of eight years were analysed. Discussions and data on age at first calving, distribution, interval, percentage and pattern of calving; variations in ovarian acti...

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Main Author: Koning, R. de
Format: Artículo preliminar
Language:Inglés
Published: Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 1977
Subjects:
animal diseases
cattle
breeds
malawi
animal performance
fertility
livestock management
parturition
age
breeding seasons
pregnancy
calcium
phosphorus
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70627
Summary:Reproductive performance of Malawi Zebu cattle were investigated. Reproduction record on breeding performance of 1500 cattle over a period of eight years were analysed. Discussions and data on age at first calving, distribution, interval, percentage and pattern of calving; variations in ovarian activity and relation between body weight and pregnancy rate;and breeding constraints included.

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