Morphological assessment of the Zebu Bororo (Wodaabé) cattle of Niger in the West African zebu framework [PDF]
A total of 357 adult cows and 29 sires belonging to the long-horned Niger Zebu Bororo cattle population were assessed for 13 body measurements and 11 qualitative traits.
M. M. A. Moussa +11 more
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Assessment of Mutation Drift Equilibrium and the Occurrence of a Recent Genetic Bottleneck in South Indian Zebu Cattle [PDF]
During the last few decades, the effective population size of indigenous zebu cattle breeds has declined drastically, resulting in the classification of some of them into the vulnerable, endangered, or critically endangered category.
Vandana Manomohan +8 more
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Follicular dynamics in zebu cattle [PDF]
The aim of this study was to investigate the follicular dynamics during estrous cycle in Gir breed (Bos indicus) cows. Follicular growth and atresia during estrous cycle were evaluated using a portable ultrasound device. Luteal activity was evaluated by serum progesterone levels.
J. H. M. Viana +3 more
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Avaliação de esquemas de seleção alternativos para bovinos Zebus de dupla aptidão [PDF]
Utilizando-se simulação determinística, foram avaliados seis esquemas de melhoramento, com diferentes grupos de informações: (1) somente características de crescimento, (2) somente características leiteiras, (3) características de crescimento e ...
Raimundo Nonato Braga Lôbo +2 more
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Does vitamin blends supplementation affect the animal performance, carcass traits, and nutrient digestibility of young Nellore finishing bulls? [PDF]
Objective This study was realized to evaluate the effects of supplementation with blends of water and fat-soluble vitamins on animal performance and carcass traits of young Nellore bulls.
Dhones Rodrigues de Andrade +11 more
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The present study reports the population structure, genetic admixture and phylogeography of cattle breeds of Sri Lanka viz. Batu Harak, Thawalam and White cattle.
Lokugalappatti L. G. S. +10 more
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Glutathione and IGF-1 in bovine seminal cryopreservation: oxidative stress response and pregnancy rate [PDF]
The objective of this study was to evaluate the rate of conception, metabolic, and structural conditions of cryopreserved bovine sperm cells, plus extender with IGF-1 and glutathione (GSH).
D.S. Almeida +7 more
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Energy metabolism of pregnant zebu and crossbred zebu dairy cattle
The purpose of this study was to determine the energy partition of pregnant F1 Holstein x Gyr with average initial body weight (BW) of 515.6 kg and Gyr cows with average initial BW of 435.1 kg at 180, 210 and 240 days of gestation, obtained using respirometry. Twelve animals in two groups (six per genetic group) received a restricted diet equivalent to
Helena Ferreira Lage +16 more
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On the Breeds of Cattle—Historic and Current Classifications [PDF]
Classification of cattle breeds contributes to our understanding of the history of cattle and is essential for an effective conservation of genetic diversity.
Adametz +92 more
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Anticorps monoclonaux anti-IgGs de zébu. Réactivités comparatives
En utilisant des anticorps monoclonaux (Amclx) anti-IgGs de zébu, plusieurs sortes d'épitopes ont pu être identifiés : spécifiques du zébu, communs au zébu et au boeuf, au zébu et au mouton ou aux trois espèces.
C. Atrax, E. Nakounne, J. Vincent
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