Effects of some non-genetic factors on growth rate of cattle in Nigeria

Effects of some non-genetic factors on growth rate of cattle in Nigeria

Data on 1,962 bulls purchased on cattle routes, and fed on pasture for slaughter were anlysed 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...

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Main Author:	AKINOKUN, O.
Format:	Online
Language:	English
Published:	The Faculty of Agriculture Obafemi Awolowo University, Ile-Ife, Nigeria. 2020
Subjects:	Cattle, grazing periods, pasture, growth rate
Online Access:	https://ija.oauife.edu.ng/index.php/ija/article/view/306
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