January 2013

Effects of molasses level in a concentrate mixture on performances of crossbred heifer calves fed a basal diet of maize stover

This study was conducted to evaluate the growth performance and feed intake of crossbred (Boran x Holstein Friesian) female calves fed different levels of molasses in concentrate mixture using 24 yearlings calves with average initial weight of 142.4±20.7 kg which lasted for 90 days. The calves were assigned into treatments having 0 (T1), 15 (T2), 30 (T3) and 50% (T4) molasses which replaced wheat bran in...

Author(s): Dawit Assefa, Ajebu Nurfeta and Sandip Banerjee

January 2013

Genetic analyses of first lactation traits of Boran and their crosses with Holstein and Jersey in central highlands of Ethiopia

Data obtained from Holeta Agricultural Research Center in Ethiopia were analyzed to compare the Boran cattle and the crossbreds and estimate genetic and crossbreeding parameters for first lactation traits. First lactation traits studied were first lactation total milk yield (FLMY), first lactation length (FLL), milk yield per day to first lactation (FLDMY), first 305 days milk yield (MY305) and adjusted first...

Author(s):   Berhanu Belay and A. K. Chakravarty