Abubakar, B.Y., Oni, O.O., and Malau-Aduli, A.E.O. (1991) Factors affecting temperament in Zebu and Friesian-Zebu crossbred cattle. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 18 (1). pp. 43-48.

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Abstract

The influence of breed, sex, season, age, body weight and body condition on temperament in progeny from purebred and crossbred dairy cows was investigated. All variables, except age, had significant (P<0.05) effects on temperament. Progeny of crossbred dams had lower temperament scores than those of purebred Bunaji dams. Male animals had higher temperament and so were animals with better body condition. Temperament was lowest in the hot, dry season. Phenotypic correlations between measurements and temperament were positive and significant (P<0.05), with vigour of movement having the highest correlation with the overall temperament score. Liveweight was negatively correlated with temperament, while there was a positive correlation between temperament and body condition. Regression equations for predicting overall temperament using vigour of movement are presented.

Item ID:	41070
Item Type:	Article (Research - C1)
ISSN:	0331-2062
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Date Deposited:	03 Dec 2015 02:14
FoR Codes:	07 AGRICULTURAL AND VETERINARY SCIENCES > 0702 Animal Production > 070201 Animal Breeding @ 50% 06 BIOLOGICAL SCIENCES > 0604 Genetics > 060412 Quantitative Genetics (incl Disease and Trait Mapping Genetics) @ 50%
SEO Codes:	83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830302 Dairy Cattle @ 50% 83 ANIMAL PRODUCTION AND ANIMAL PRIMARY PRODUCTS > 8303 Livestock Raising > 830301 Beef Cattle @ 50%
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