@article {10.3844/ajavsp.2022.113.121,
article_type = {journal},
title = {Cow Efficiency, Relative-Birth Weight and Subsequent Pre-Weaning Growth Performance of Nguni Cattle},
author = {Mpofu, Takalani Judas and Nephawe, Khathutshelo Agree and Ginindza, Muzi Mandla and Siwendu, Ndyebo Anathi and Mtileni, Bohani},
volume = {17},
number = {2},
year = {2022},
month = {May},
pages = {113-121},
doi = {10.3844/ajavsp.2022.113.121},
url = {https://thescipub.com/abstract/ajavsp.2022.113.121},
abstract = {The objective of this study was to evaluate factors influencing Cow Efficiency (CE), Relative-Birth Weight (R-BW), and subsequent pre-weaning growth performance of Nguni cattle in Limpopo Province, South Africa. Factors that were considered were dammed weight at calving, agro-ecological zone, the season of birth, sex of calves, parity, and dam age. Data from Nguni cows and their calves (n = 826) consisting of calf Birth Weight (BW), Weaning Weight (WW), and Dam Weight at calving were used in this study. Dams were classified according to their weights at calving into high (>385 kg), medium (326-385 kg), and low (},
journal = {American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences},
publisher = {Science Publications}
}