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

How to Cite

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

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 1 (1977)

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