Abstract:In an effort to improve national meat and milk production, the Benin government imported Azawak zebus from Niger. The aim of the study is to assess the adaptation of these cattle in the northern area of Benin. Data on breeding techniques were collected in the departments of Borgou, Alibori and Donga on Azawak cattle introduced to 18 farms to improve the productivity of local breeds by crossbreeding. Based on the resistance level of the Azawak, the breeders were classified into three groups. In group 1, very fe… Show more
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