Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria
Data on 1,962 bulls purchased on cattle routes, and fed on pasture for slaughter were analysed for effects of period of start of feeding, initial weight and age at the start of grazing. Results showed that period of start of grazing had a significant effect, with bulls coming in late in the rainy an...
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| description | Data on 1,962 bulls purchased on cattle routes, and fed on pasture for slaughter were analysed for effects of period of start of feeding, initial weight and age at the start of grazing. Results showed that period of start of grazing had a significant effect, with bulls coming in late in the rainy and early in the dry seasons showing superior growth rate over the first three months and six months, compared with those brought in at other times. Effects of age and weight at time of start of feeding were also highly significant. Least squares means for growth rate over the first three months and the first six months were 130g and 220g respectively. It is suggested that improved pasture management, and supplementary feeding particularly in the dry and early rainy seasons are essential for improvement of growth performance. |
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| spelling | oai:ir.oauife.edu.ng:123456789-25372023-05-13T11:04:20Z Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria Akinokun, O. Beef cattle Beef cattle fattening operations Beef bulls Bulls grazing Bulls feeding Bulls weight Data on 1,962 bulls purchased on cattle routes, and fed on pasture for slaughter were analysed for effects of period of start of feeding, initial weight and age at the start of grazing. Results showed that period of start of grazing had a significant effect, with bulls coming in late in the rainy and early in the dry seasons showing superior growth rate over the first three months and six months, compared with those brought in at other times. Effects of age and weight at time of start of feeding were also highly significant. Least squares means for growth rate over the first three months and the first six months were 130g and 220g respectively. It is suggested that improved pasture management, and supplementary feeding particularly in the dry and early rainy seasons are essential for improvement of growth performance. 2015-09-16T13:56:26Z 2018-10-27T13:51:30Z 2015-09-16T13:56:26Z 2018-10-27T13:51:30Z 1982 Article Akinokun, O. (1982) Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria. Ife Journal of Agriculture, 4(1 & 2). http://localhost:8080/xmlui/handle/123456789/2537 en PDF application/pdf Nigeria Faculty of Agriculture, University of Ife |
| spellingShingle | Beef cattle Beef cattle fattening operations Beef bulls Bulls grazing Bulls feeding Bulls weight Akinokun, O. Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title | Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title_full | Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title_fullStr | Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title_full_unstemmed | Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title_short | Effect of Some Non-genetic Factors on Growth Rate of Tropical Cattle in Nigeria |
| title_sort | effect of some non genetic factors on growth rate of tropical cattle in nigeria |
| topic | Beef cattle Beef cattle fattening operations Beef bulls Bulls grazing Bulls feeding Bulls weight |
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