Weight Estimation from Body Measurements of the Azawak Zebu in Niger

The objective of this study was to establish weight estimation equations from body measurements applicable to the Azawak zebu. The weight and 12 types of measurements were recorded in 343 Azawak zebus at the Sahelian experimental station of Toukounous in Niger. Most of the animals were young: 74% we...

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Main Authors: K. Dodo, V. S. Pandey, M. S. Illiassou
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: CIRAD 2001-01-01
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/9808