Offered Papers Theme A: Efficient Production from Grassland
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Publication Date
2005
Location
Dublin Ireland
Description
Dual-purpose cattle can be used to exploit the production potential of semi-arid grasslands of Kenya for milk and meat production. Although the Sahiwal is adapted to these grasslands, its productivity is low. In order to increase milk and meat productivity, the Sahiwal has been crossed with the Friesian to produce Friesian-Sahiwal crossbreds (McDowell et al., 1996) adapted to the tropical environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity of Sahiwal and Friesian-Sahiwal crossbreds.
Citation
Muhuyi, W. B.; Lukibisi, F. B.; and ole Sinkeet, S. N., "Productivity of Sahiwal and Friesian-Sahiwal Crossbreds in Marginal Grasslands of Kenya" (2005). IGC Proceedings (1985-2023). 75.
(URL: https://uknowledge.uky.edu/igc/20/themeA/75)
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Productivity of Sahiwal and Friesian-Sahiwal Crossbreds in Marginal Grasslands of Kenya
Dublin Ireland
Dual-purpose cattle can be used to exploit the production potential of semi-arid grasslands of Kenya for milk and meat production. Although the Sahiwal is adapted to these grasslands, its productivity is low. In order to increase milk and meat productivity, the Sahiwal has been crossed with the Friesian to produce Friesian-Sahiwal crossbreds (McDowell et al., 1996) adapted to the tropical environment. The objective of this study was to evaluate the productivity of Sahiwal and Friesian-Sahiwal crossbreds.
