Effect of Wattle Trait on Body Sizes and Scrotal Dimensions of Traditionally Reared West African Dwarf (WAD) Bucks in the Derived Savannah Environment

Authors

  • A.O. Ige Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, P.M.B, 4000, Nigeria
  • L.O. Ojedapo Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, P.M.B, 4000, Nigeria
  • M.O. Ozoje Department of Animal Breeding and Genetics, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, P.M.B, 4000,Nigeria
  • T.A. Adedeji Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, P.M.B, 4000, Nigeria
  • T.A. Otunta Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, P.M.B, 4000, Nigeria
  • T.K. Ojediran Department of Animal Production and Health, LadokeAkintola University of Technology, Ogbomoso, P.M.B, 4000, Nigeria
Abstract:

This study was focused on the effect of wattle trait on body sizes and scrotal dimensions of traditionally reared WAD bucks in the derived savannah environment. Data were collected from 153 bucks ranging from 4 months to 2 years of age and this included, scrotal length, scrotal circumference, body weight, height at withers, body length and chest girth. Parameters for wattle traits included, wattle incidence (presence or absence), wattle shape (oval or cylindrical) and wattle position (under or beside neck). Data obtained were adjusted for age effect and subjected to Analysis of variance. There were significant effects (P

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volume 2  issue 1

pages  69- 72

publication date 2012-03-01

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