Heterosis and breed effects on maternal and individual traits of Bos indicus breeds of cattle

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byAmerican Society of Animal Science (ASAS)

Abstract

Presents results of a study conducted to estimate the effects of heterosis and breed on a series of maternal and individual traits; takes Boran X Ankole and Boran X Zebu as crossbred cows and Ankole, Boran and Small East African Zebu as straightbred cows; includes traits like calf crop born, preweaning viability, overall viability, birth weight, weaning weight, 12, 18 & 24-mo. weight, calf weight weaned per cow exposed to breeding, cow parturition weight, cow weaning weight and cow mean weight.

Citation

Journal of Animal Science;60(5): 1175-1180

Authors

  • Gregory, K.E.
  • Trail, J.C.M.
  • Marples, H.J.S.
  • Kakonge, J.

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