Muturu cattle breed management in the smallholder farming area of the Ouémé district in the south of Benin: rearing practices, objectives, and constraints

Adoligbé, Camus; Amaveda, M A; Adido, Santoze; Djimènou, David; Farougou, Souaïbou

doi:10.1007/s11250-020-02320-8

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“…Estimates of the percentage direct heterosis of the body weight of the calves at one year of age were positive. Improvement in morphometric traits as a result of crossbreeding have also been reported in literature (Adoligbe et al, 2020).…”

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Heterosis of crossbred genotypes of muturu cows mated with white fulani bulls using modified co-synch protocol under natural grazing conditions

Nwakpu,

Obianwuna,

Ogunnupebi

2023

NJAP

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Heterosis is the improved performance of the offspring over the parents. The experiment was carried out to determine the heterosis of some anthropometric traits from crossing of Muturu cows with the White Fulani bulls using artificial insemination (AI). This experiment was carried out during the period of dry season and on-set of rainy season (November to February) between 2016 and 2019. Sixty adult Muturu cows were inseminated using semen from 15 different White Fulani bulls. Fifty-one crossbred calves were produced (32 females and 19 males). Data on different anthropometric traits were taken of the calves when they were a yearling. The data was compared with the parent’s data at yearlings by analyzing using T test in SPSS version 19 window. The results showed that all the traits were significantly (P<0.05) different between the crossbred and the parents presenting direct and positive heterosis over and above the parents. Heterosis occurred in both the crossbred bull and heifer calves. Crossbred calves grow faster than their inbred parents. L’hétérosis est l’amélioration des performances de la progéniture par rapport aux parents. L’expérience a été réalisée pour déterminer l’hétérosis de certains traits anthropométriques du croisement des vaches Muturu avec les taureaux White Fulani par insémination artificielle (IA). Cette expérience a été réalisée pendant la période de saison sèche et au début de la saison des pluies (novembre à février) entre 2016 et 2019. Soixante vaches Muturu adultes ont été inséminées à partir de la semence de 15 taureaux White Fulani différents. Cinquante et un veaux croisés ont été produits (32 femelles et 19 mâles). Des données sur différents traits anthropométriques ont été prises sur les veaux lorsqu’ils étaient un an. Les données ont été comparées aux données des parents chez les yearlings en analysant à l’aide du T-test dans la fenêtre SPSS version 19. Les résultats ont montré que tous les caractères étaient significativement (P<0,05) différents entre les croisés et les parents présentant une hétérosis directe et positive au-delà des parents. L’hétérosis s’est produite à la fois chez les taureaux croisés et les génisses. Les veaux croisés grandissent plus vite que leurs parents consanguins.

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Heterosis of crossbred genotypes of muturu cows mated with white fulani bulls using modified co-synch protocol under natural grazing conditions

Nwakpu,

Obianwuna,

Ogunnupebi

2023

NJAP

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“…On the other hand, the Muturu cattle which are a Bos taurus breed are found to be distributed almost all-over West Africa. They are primarily bred for their ability to live and survive in the harsh tropical climatic environmental condition (Adoligbe et al, 2020). However, they produce low milk quantity of 0.5 liters per day in average in an extensive breeding system.…”

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Distribution of the Beta-Casein Gene Variants in Three Cattle Breeds Reared in Benin

Adoligbé¹,

Akpo²,

Adido³

et al. 2022

JAS

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The beta-casein gene is one of the most functional genetic candidate that affect milk quality and composition traits. Among its variants, the A1/A2 are the most common. Therefore, the aim of this study was to identify the distribution of the Beta-casein gene variants (A1/A2) in three different cattle breeds in order to determine which of the breed produce a better milk for consumers’ health. 152 blood samples which comprises 72 (Muturu), 40 (Azawak) and 40 Girolando were used to carry out this study. Genomic DNA was extracted from the blood samples and each variant was subsequently amplified from the extracted DNA samples using an Allele-Specific PCR technique and then confirmed by running the PCR products on 1% agarose gel. The result showed that there were three genotypes (A1A1, A2A1 and A2A2) in the three breeds. The average percentage genotypic frequencies obtained from this study were 42.76%, 31.58% and 25.66% respectively for A1A1, A1A2 and A2A2 genotypes while the percentage allelic frequencies were 58% and 42% respectively for A1 and A2 allele. The genetic parameters of Azawak breed were higher than that of the other breeds, what implies that there was a higher polymorphism and genetic diversity in the Azawak breed in the beta-casein gene compare to the other breeds. The A2 beta-casein variant in milk has been found to be desirable for milk consumer’s health and nutrition. This study therefore showed that the Azawak breed provides a good potential for increasing this favorable allele through appropriate breeding techniques of cattle.

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Typology analysis of cattle farms in Northeast Algeria: Potential for sustainable development

Bousbia,

Gueroui,

Aouadi

et al. 2024

Agricultural Systems

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Muturu cattle breed management in the smallholder farming area of the Ouémé district in the south of Benin: rearing practices, objectives, and constraints

Cited by 4 publications

References 16 publications

Heterosis of crossbred genotypes of muturu cows mated with white fulani bulls using modified co-synch protocol under natural grazing conditions

Heterosis of crossbred genotypes of muturu cows mated with white fulani bulls using modified co-synch protocol under natural grazing conditions

Distribution of the Beta-Casein Gene Variants in Three Cattle Breeds Reared in Benin

Typology analysis of cattle farms in Northeast Algeria: Potential for sustainable development

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