International Journal of
Livestock Production

  • Abbreviation: Int. J. Livest. Prod.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 2141-2448
  • DOI: 10.5897/IJLP
  • Start Year: 2009
  • Published Articles: 287

Full Length Research Paper

Environmental and genetic components influencing mature cow weight in Tswana cattle selected for early growth traits

M. I. Keoletile
  • M. I. Keoletile
  • National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 0033, Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana
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S. D. Mulugeta
  • S. D. Mulugeta
  • Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, Mahikeng, South Africa
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E. Rakwadi
  • E. Rakwadi
  • National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 0033, Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana
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P. Kemoreng
  • P. Kemoreng
  • National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 0033, Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana
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T. M. Sebolai
  • T. M. Sebolai
  • National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 0033, Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana
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K. E. Ravhuhali
  • K. E. Ravhuhali
  • Department of Animal Science, Faculty of Agriculture, Science and Technology, North West University, Private Bag X2046, Mmabatho 2735, Mahikeng, South Africa
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O. Mojanaga
  • O. Mojanaga
  • National Agricultural Research and Development Institute, Private Bag 0033, Sebele, Gaborone, Botswana
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  •  Received: 07 March 2019
  •  Accepted: 21 June 2019
  •  Published: 28 February 2022

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