Productivity of the Borgu breed at the Okpara breeding farm in Benin

The productivity of the Borgu breed was studied from 1994 to 1997 at the Okpara Breeding Farm in Benin with 2577 animals on average per year. The breeding mode was of the semi-improved type. Reproduction parameters were characterized by a fertility rate of 78 ± 8.4%, a calving interval of 441 ± 75 d...

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Main Authors: A.K. I. Youssao, A. Ahissou, Z. Touré, P. L. Leroy
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2000-01-01
Series:Revue d’Elevage et de Médecine Vétérinaire des Pays Tropicaux
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Online Access:http://revues.cirad.fr/index.php/REMVT/article/view/9766