Productivity of White Fulani cattle on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. I. Herd structures and reproductive performance

Pullan, N.B.

doi:https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02237810

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Pullan, N.B.

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1979-02

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Pullan, N.B. 1979. Productivity of White Fulani cattle on the Jos Plateau, Nigeria. I. Herd structures and reproductive performance. Tropical Animal Health and Production 11(4): 231-238.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/BF02237810

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Presents results of a 2½-year study on traditionally managed, settled White Fulani herd. Discussions on herd size, herd structure, seasonal calving and reproductive performance (age at first calving, calving interval and calving rate) included. The relationship between herd structure and reproductive performance in the Fulani herd described.