Efficiency of low versus high airline pressure in stunning cattle with a pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun [PDF]
The efficiency of stunning cattle was assessed in 443 animals (304 pure Zebu and 139 crossbred cattle), being mainly mature bulls and cows. Cattle were stunned using a Jarvis pneumatically powered penetrating captive bolt gun operating with low (160–175 ...
Costa, F A D +4 more
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Typology of cattle farms in the northern regions of Cameroon
The aim of this study was to establish the typology of cattle farms in the northern regions of Cameroon in order to reveal structural and functional characteristics that could be selected for an artificial insemination program.
Justin Kouamo, Paul Pa-ana
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Response to dietary tannin challenges in view of the browser/grazer dichotomy in an Ethiopian setting : Bonga sheep versus Kaffa goats [PDF]
It has been suggested that goats (typical browser) are better adapted to digest tannin-rich diets than sheep (typical grazer). To evaluate this, Bonga sheep and Kaffa goats were used in a 2x3 randomized crossover design with two species, three diets, and
Janssens, Geert +4 more
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Induction d'oestrus et insemination artificielle chez les zebus Azawak et zebus Goudali au Burkina Faso [PDF]
Estrus Induction and Artificial Insemination of Zebu Azawak and Zebu Goudali Cattle in Burkina Faso. The efficiency of estrus induction treatment and fertility after artificial insemination were monitored with 88 zebu Azawak and 82 zebu Goudali treated ...
Zongo, M. +5 more
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Objetivou-se estudar a relação entre dois métodos de avaliação do potencial reprodutivo - Classificação Andrológica por Pontos (CAP) e comportamento sexual de touros da raça Nelore - e verificar a acurácia desses testes em predizer o potencial ...
Flávio Guiselli Lopes +4 more
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Desempenho bioeconômico de sistemas intensivos de cria e de ciclo completo por meio de simulação
Foram simulados quatro sistemas de produção de bovinos de corte a partir de dados zootécnicos e econômicos de uma fazenda de ciclo completo situada no município de Corinto, região central de Minas Gerais.
R.A.V. Santana +3 more
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The present study is the first comprehensive report on diversity, population structure, genetic admixture and mitochondrial DNA variation in South Indian draught type zebu cattle. The diversity of South Indian cattle was moderately high.
Vandana Manomohan +7 more
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Reproductive efficiency and milk yield in Sindhi breed cattle
The aim of this study was to identify the average of productive and reproductive traits in Red Sindhi females and evaluate if there is an influence of the reproductive traits on milk yield in this breed. Data related to reproductive and productive traits
Rafaella da Rocha Olivieri de Barros +6 more
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Short tandem repeat (STR) based genetic diversity and relationship of indigenous Niger cattle [PDF]
The diversity of cattle in Niger is predominantly represented by three indigenous breeds: Zebu Arabe, Zebu Bororo and Kuri. This study aimed at characterizing the genetic diversity and relationship of Niger cattle breeds using short tandem repeat (STR)
M. Grema +13 more
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Evaluating the roles of directed breeding and gene flow in animal domestication [PDF]
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Capriles, Jose M. +3 more
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