Growth and feed conversion of Boran (Bos indicus) and Holstein x Boran heifers during three physiological states receiving different levels of a tropical diet

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Published in:Livestock production science 2004-09, Vol.89 (2-3), p.159-173
Main Authors: Jenet, A, Fernandez-Rivera, S, Tegegne, A, Yimegnuhal, A, Osuji, P.O, Kreuzer, M
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
animal growth
Boran
compensatory growth
cow feeding
crossbreds
digesta
digestibility
draft animals
energy requirements
feed conversion
feeding level
genotype
heifers
Holstein
liveweight gain
metabolizable energy
physical activity
pregnancy
puberty
tropical agriculture
zebu
zebu breeds
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ISSN:0301-6226
1872-6070
DOI:10.1016/j.livprodsci.2004.02.005