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Reproductive Performance of Local Rabbits from Three Ecotypes in Northern GhanaBy Shuaib M.A. Husein, Jakpa Naandam, Serekye Y. Annor, Peter T. Birteeb
Abstract: AbstractThe objective of this study was to compare the reproductive performance of local rabbits from three different locations in northern Ghana. Purposive sampling was used to acquire 90 weaned rabbits, which were reared for nine months. In all, 24 females and 6 males were reared in each of the three regions in northern part of Ghana (Northern, Upper East and Upper West) for reproductive traits measurement. Parameters measured were gestation, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Veterinary Science and Technology · Vol. 5, Issue 3, 2016 · pp. 14–20 Read article →
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Effect of Coat Colour and Sex on Carcass Characteristics of Local Rabbits in Northern Region of GhanaBy Shuaib M.A. Husein, Jakper Naandam, Serekye Y. Annor, Peter T. Birteeb
Abstract: This study was conducted to assess the effect of coat colour and sex on carcass characteristics of local rabbits in the northern region of Ghana. Data were collected on 24 rabbits (12 males and 12 females) from six colour varieties. Animals were slaughtered according to standard abattoir procedure and parameters recorded were live weight, bled weight, skinned weight, hot carcass dressing weight, lung weight, heart weight, liver weight, kidney weight, …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Dairy Science and Technology · Vol. 6, Issue 1, 2017 · pp. 5–9 Read article →