Effect of dry season nutritional supplementation on fertility in bulls in Sanyati smallholder farming area, Zimbabwe

Previous work from this research team provided empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis that bull scarcity and poor semen quality might have accounted for observed low overall cowherd conception and pregnancy in Sanyati communal area. The objective of this study was to assess the fertility of bu...

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Published in:African journal of agricultural research 2014-01, Vol.9 (1), p.34-41
Main Authors: Marume, U., Kusina, N.T., Hamudikuwanda, H., Ndengun, M., Nyoni, O.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Breeding of animals
Cattle
Nutrition
Pregnancy
Research methodology
Science and Technology
Seasons
Statistical analysis
Studies
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Summary:Previous work from this research team provided empirical evidence supporting the hypothesis that bull scarcity and poor semen quality might have accounted for observed low overall cowherd conception and pregnancy in Sanyati communal area. The objective of this study was to assess the fertility of bulls found in Sanyati as a measure to provide an insight into their potential for successful breeding in turn, hopefully improve conception in the cowherd in Sanyati. Twelve indigenous bulls, allocated to two groups comprising six bulls each, were used in the study to determine the effect of dry season nutritional supplementation on scrotal circumference and semen characteristics.
ISSN:1991-637X
1991-637X
DOI:10.5897/AJAR07.067