Open AccessASSESSMENT OF THE PRODUCTIVITY OF LIVESTOCK IN AND OUTSIDE THE WASE GRAZING RESERVE
Author(s) -
I. S. R. Butswat,
S. T. Mbap,
GG Yibis
Publication year - 2021
Publication title -
nigerian journal of animal production
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0331-2062
DOI - 10.51791/njap.v24i2.2382
Subject(s) - grazing , zoology , domestic sheep reproduction , flock , lactation , ice calving , livestock , biology , herd , nature reserve , agronomy , ecology , pregnancy , genetics
The performance of livestock in Wase was assessed using flocks and herds in and outside the Grazing Reserve. Age at first calving of cattle in and outsides the grazing reserve was 5 years. The corresponding calving of 92 for cattle in the grazing reserve was higher (P 0.05) in the grazing reserve was 401.5 litre while outside was 486.0 litres. The mean growth rates of calves between 6 and 12 months in and outside the grazing reserve were 9.8 and 5.6 kg/month respectively. The mean growth rates of lambs in and outside the grazing reserve were on the other hand 1.9 and 1.7 kg/month respectively, while the corresponding kids growth rates were 1.6 and 1.3 kg/month. Mortality rates recorded in adult cattle, lamb and kids in the grazing reserve were 4.8%, 7 and 7% while the rates outside the reserve were respectively 2, 4, 5 and 18%.