Reproductive parameters of Malawi Zebu cattle

Describes part of a series of studies aimed at characterizing the pre-pubertal reproductive performance of the Malawi Zebu cattle, monitoring 10 Malawi Zebu heifers over a 15-month period starting when the animals attained 15 months of age and ending when they were 30 months old; and 10 multiparous Malawi Zebu X Brahman cows were monitored for estrus immediately post partum until they were bred; w. partic. ref. to uterine involution, calving to first estrus, calving to first ovulation, calving to conception, calving interval, first estrus-conception, and to days to first rise in progesterone.

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Kamwanja, L.A.
Format: Journal Article biblioteca
Language:English
Published: International Livestock Centre for Africa 1992
Subjects:malawi, malawi zebu, reproductive performance, oestrous cycle, sexual maturity, calving interval,
Online Access:https://hdl.handle.net/10568/4567
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