Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania

Data on blended goats (a three-way cross of Kamorai (55%), Boer (30%) and indigenous Tanzanian (15%) goats) were collected over a period of four years (1987-1990) at Malya and Kongwa Research Stations. These records were analysed to assess the production potential of Blended goats. Birth weights, we...

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Main Authors: Lyatuu, Eliamoni T.R., Das, S.M., Mkonyi, J.I.
Format: Conference Paper
Language:Inglés
Published: 1994
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Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70856
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description Data on blended goats (a three-way cross of Kamorai (55%), Boer (30%) and indigenous Tanzanian (15%) goats) were collected over a period of four years (1987-1990) at Malya and Kongwa Research Stations. These records were analysed to assess the production potential of Blended goats. Birth weights, weaning weights, weight at 72 weeks, milk yield, lactation length and butter fat content of milk were used as parameters.At Malya the average birth weight was 2.34 kg, the average weaning weight 12.5 kg and the average weight at 72 weeks was 28.0 kg. At Kongwa the averages were 2.31, 11.6 and 27.4 kg for birth weight, weaning weight and weight at 72 weeks, respectively. Milk yields ranged from 90.0 kg to 175.5 kg during an average lactation of 236 days. Season of kidding, age at kidding and birth type all significantly (P<0.05) influenced lactation yield. Average milk butter fat content for both stations was 2.9%.
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spelling CGSpace708562023-02-15T13:15:28Z Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania Lyatuu, Eliamoni T.R. Das, S.M. Mkonyi, J.I. goats animal production semiarid zones growth age seasons milk yield sex Data on blended goats (a three-way cross of Kamorai (55%), Boer (30%) and indigenous Tanzanian (15%) goats) were collected over a period of four years (1987-1990) at Malya and Kongwa Research Stations. These records were analysed to assess the production potential of Blended goats. Birth weights, weaning weights, weight at 72 weeks, milk yield, lactation length and butter fat content of milk were used as parameters.At Malya the average birth weight was 2.34 kg, the average weaning weight 12.5 kg and the average weight at 72 weeks was 28.0 kg. At Kongwa the averages were 2.31, 11.6 and 27.4 kg for birth weight, weaning weight and weight at 72 weeks, respectively. Milk yields ranged from 90.0 kg to 175.5 kg during an average lactation of 236 days. Season of kidding, age at kidding and birth type all significantly (P<0.05) influenced lactation yield. Average milk butter fat content for both stations was 2.9%. 1994 2016-02-08T09:03:21Z 2016-02-08T09:03:21Z Conference Paper https://hdl.handle.net/10568/70856 en Limited Access
spellingShingle goats
animal production
semiarid zones
growth
age
seasons
milk yield
sex
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Das, S.M.
Mkonyi, J.I.
Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title_full Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title_fullStr Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title_full_unstemmed Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title_short Some production parameters of Blended goats in semi-arid regions of Tanzania
title_sort some production parameters of blended goats in semi arid regions of tanzania
topic goats
animal production
semiarid zones
growth
age
seasons
milk yield
sex
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