International Journal of Animal Science and Technology

Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024

  • Research Article

    Survival and Development of in Vivo Produced Boran and Boran* Holstein Cross Embryos

    Mosisa Dire*, Sayid Ali, Asnaku Funga, Asmarech Yeshaneh, Ayida Mohammad, Tamrat Degefa

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 14-20
    Received: 12 March 2024
    Accepted: 29 March 2024
    Published: 17 April 2024
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    Abstract: One of biotechnology technique that is frequently used to enhance the number of animals with superior genetic ability and high productivity is embryo transfer. Embryos can be obtained in vivo or in vitro, and they can be frozen and then thawed before being delivered to the recipient animals. Conception rates are influenced by a number of variables,... Show More
  • Research Article

    Performance of Boran and Two Strains of Tanzania Short Horn Zebu Cattle Fed on Three Different Diets

    Khatibu Abdallah Salum*, Germana Henry Laswai, Daniel Elia Mushi

    Issue: Volume 8, Issue 2, June 2024
    Pages: 21-29
    Received: 13 April 2024
    Accepted: 28 April 2024
    Published: 17 May 2024
    DOI: 10.11648/j.ijast.20240802.12
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    Abstract: A 3x3 factorial experiment was carried out to assess the performance of Boran breed (BRN), Iringa Red (IRR) and Singida White (SWT) strains of cattle fed on three different diets (D1, D2, and D3) under a feedlot condition. The diets contained hominy feed plus molasses (D1 or control), molasses and cassava meal (D2) and rice polishing (D3) as main e... Show More