FACTORS AFFECTING TEMPERAMENT IN BUNAJI AND FRIESIAN-BUNAJI CROSSBRED CATTLE

Authors

  • B. Y. ABUBAKAR National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1096 Shika-Zaria (Nigeria).
  • O. O. ONI National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1096 Shika-Zaria (Nigeria).
  • A. E. O. MALAU-ADULI National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahmadu Bello University, P.M.B. 1096 Shika-Zaria (Nigeria).

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v18i.1954

Keywords:

Bunaji, Friesian-Bunaji cattle, Temperament scores

Abstract

The influence of breed, sex, season, age, liveweight and body condition on temperament scores was investigated. All variables, except age, had a significant (P<.05) effect on temperament. Progeny of crossbred dams had lower temperament than those of purebred bunaji dams. Female animals had higher temperament and so also were animals with better body condition, Temperament was lowest in the hot, dry season. Phenotypic correlations between measurements of temperament were positive and significant (P<.05), with vigour of movement having the highest correlation with the overall temperament score. Live Weight 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. 

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Published

2021-01-12

How to Cite

ABUBAKAR, B. Y. ., ONI , . O. O. ., & MALAU-ADULI, A. E. O. (2021). FACTORS AFFECTING TEMPERAMENT IN BUNAJI AND FRIESIAN-BUNAJI CROSSBRED CATTLE . Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 18, 43–48. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v18i.1954

Issue

Vol. 18 (1991)

Section

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