Abstract
Zootechnical performance of Girolando cattle at Kpinnou Breeding Farm, South-West of Benin Republic
Highlights
MATERIALS AND METHODSLivestock production in sub-Saharan Africa plays a key role in food security and the fight against poverty (Kouamo et al, 2014)
As part of the implementation of PDE Phase III, Girolando cattle were imported from Brazil to the Kpinnou breeding farm in November 2004 (Hestin, 2012)
In agro-ecological zones characterized by one dry season and one rainy season, the duration of each of the two seasons negatively or positively influences the milk production of the cows
Summary
The aim of the study was to assess the weight and reproductive performances of Girolando cattle at Kpinnou Breeding Farm (KBF) in the south western of Benin Republic. Results: From calving to the age of 3 months, the monthly average weight of calves did not vary with the season of calving (P>0.05). Between the 4th and 9th month, the weight varied with the birth seasons and the sex of the calf. Beyond 9th month, the calf’s average weight was the same regardless the calving season. At the age of 24 months, the highest weight (393.33 kg) was obtained during the long rainy season. As for the calving and abortion rates, they were 93.55% and 6.45%, respectively. KEYWORDS Benin; weight; Bovine; Calving Season; Maturity Rate; Reproductive performance. Zootechnical performance of Girolando cattle at Kpinnou Breeding Farm, South-West of Benin Republic. Journal of Advanced Veterinary and Animal Research. 2018; 5(2):[123-130]
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