AN ABATTOIR STUDY OF BOVINE MASTITIS IN INDIGENOUS BREEDS OF CATTLE IN NIGERIA

Authors

  • B. E. Olufemi University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v4i1.2235

Abstract

An abattoir survey of the macroscopic examination of the udder of cattle was carried out on, 2,392 heads of cattle originating from different states in Nigeria. 38.75% of these were female animals. The overall incidence of bovine mastitis was 12.30%. Majority of the confirmed cases were aged cows, (70.18%). The view was expressed that the White Fulani breed offers tremendous potential
for the dairy industry in Nigeria.

Author Biography

  • B. E. Olufemi, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, Nigeria

    Department of Veterinary Medicine

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Published

2021-01-16

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1977)

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Articles

How to Cite

AN ABATTOIR STUDY OF BOVINE MASTITIS IN INDIGENOUS BREEDS OF CATTLE IN NIGERIA . (2021). Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 4(1), 175-180. https://doi.org/10.51791/njap.v4i1.2235