Crossbreeding cattle in beef production programmes in Kenya. I. Comparison of purebred Boran and Boran crossed with the Charolais, Ayrshire and Santa Gertrudis breeds

Abstract

Presented data on maternal traits, i.e.Age at first calving, calving interval, calf weaning weight and cow productivity index, of pure Boran and Boran crossbred w. each of Charolais, Ayrshire and Santa Gertrudis on privately owned ranches in Machakos District, Kenya.

Citation

Tropical Animal Health and Production;16(3): 181-186

Authors

  • Gregory, K.E.
  • Trail, J.C.M.
  • Sandford, J.
  • Durkin, J.W.