Reproductive Performance for Holstein Friesian × Arsi and Holstein Friesian × Boran Crossbred Cattle

Authors

  • G. Mekuriaw International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI), Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
  • T. Wassie Department of Animal Science, Assosa University, Assosa, Ethiopia
  • Z. Mekuriaw International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) Regional Expert, Lievs Project, Bahir Dar, Ethiopia
Abstract:

The study was carried out at Agarfa ATVET College dairy farm to evaluate the reproductive performance of Holstein Friesian× Arsi and Holstein Friesian ×Boran cattle. For the study, records compiled from 1983 to 2012 at the Agarfa dairy farm were used as original data. The effects of breed, bloodlines, season and parity on the reproductive traits were evaluated. Data were analyzed using the general model of the SAS program. The overall mean ± SE of age at first service (AFS), age at first calving (AFC), days open (DO), calving interval (CI), number of service per conception (NSPC), breeding efficiency (BE) and longevity were 32.05 ± 0.57 months, 41.16 ± 0.56 months, 194.62 ± 3.42 days, 475.92 ± 3.44 days, 1.35 ± 0.03 service, 68.67 ± 0.01% and 7.77 ± 0.25 years, respectively. Breed had significant effect (P

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volume 5  issue 1

pages  35- 40

publication date 2015-03-01

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