Data obtained on height at withers (HW), heart girth (HG), body length (BL), head A. and Kazzal, N. T., 1981. A manual for the primary animal health care workers. West African Dwarf is the sheep breed found in the South and South-Western part of Nigeria. A., Chineke, A. C. and Alokan, J. dissertation, University of Ghana), Aziz, D. A., Alrawi, A. Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. The magnitude of correlation coefficient (r) indicate that WHQ shows the highest correlation with live weight (r = 0.96) compared to HG (r = 0.94). withers and chest depth were measured. The ewes are thought to go into oestrus throughout the year. Heart girth (HG) and WHQ depicted the highest relationship to live weight in linear and allometric models compared to other body measurements. Indian Journal of Animal Production and Management, 5, 162–166. As compared to indigenous sheep breeds, the BHS sheep adult breeding females had higher body weight than Afar and Menth sheep (Tesfaye, 2008) and lower body weight than Horro and Bonga sheep breed . This is a preview of subscription content, log in to check access. Genotypes from 47,750 autosomal single nucleotide polymorphism markers scored in 290 animals were used to characterize the population structure of the St. Croix, Barbados Blackbelly, Morada Nova, and Santa Ines. Data obtained on height at withers (HW), heart girth (HG), body length (BL), head length (HL), head width (HDW), loin girth (LG), length of hindquarter (LHQ) and width of hindquarter (WHQ) were fitted into linear, allometric and multiple regression models to predict live weight from the body measurements. 28.47 cm and 66.37 cm were reported for the overall sample (females and males). World Animal Review I , F.M. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9116-z. Authors : The © Medwell Publishing 2021 All Rights Reserved, Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, https://medwelljournals.com/abstract/?doi=javaa.2006.298.300. Stepwise discriminant analysis showed tail length, rump height, chest girth, ear length and chest depth as the … Changes in skeletal dimensions during growth in sheep: the effect of nutrition. Similarly, the same Indian Journal of Animal Health, Prediction of sheep live body weight from seven body measurements using Yankasa sheep. Journal of Agricultural Sciences (Cambridge), 112, 321–327, Shrestha, J. N. B., Heaway, D. P., Fisher, P. S. and Langroord, G. A., 1984. Milk yield potentials of diary ewes 6 2.5 Nutrient requirement of pregnant and lactating ewes 9 2.6 Mammary gland development in ewes 12 2.7 Udder measurements and their importance 14 Most estimates of litter size in tropical sheep range from 1.0 to 1.5 indicating that twinning rate is generally between 0% and 50%[84]. The value obtained for BL, CG and WH was higher than Afar and Menth and … pp 28, Fasae, O. The Kirdi or Poulfouli is a wholly black variant found in northern Cameroon and southwestern Chad. PubMed Google Scholar. Mesopotamia Journal of Agriculture, 16, 29 – 36, Bamiro, A. O., 1991. East African Agriculture and Forest Journal, 38, 193–200, Department of Animal Production and Health, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production University of Agriculture, P. M. B. The West African Dwarf sheep is a meat sheep breed. Nebraka Agric. Key words: West African Dward goats, phenotypic correlations, heart girth, height at withers Citation: Simeon Olawumi and Adewale Farinnako, 2017. Evaluation of the relationship between body weight and linear measurements in West African Dwarf goat as influenced by sex … D.M Mekki. A sixty-three day study with twenty West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep aged 8-9 months with average live weight of 9.98±0.21kg was carried out to determine feed intake and weight gain when a sole diet of fresh forage of Pennisetum purpureum was replaced at five levels (0, 25, 50, 75 and 100%) with fresh leaves of mulberry (Morus alba). Elevage et de Medecine Veterinaire des Pays Tropicaux, 48, 181–194, Benyi, K., 1997. Chen , Tropical Animal Health and Production, 29, 124–128, PubMed  Expt. Article  With 178 West African Dwarf sheep aged 1 to 3 years, a study was conducted to investigate the effects of coat colour genes on body measurements, heat toler- ance traits and haematological parameters. The Musa, 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria, Department of Animal Physiology, College of Animal Science and Livestock Production University of Agriculture, P. M. B. Relationship between some physical parameters of grazing Yankasa ewes in the humid zone of Nigeria. Journal of Animal Science, 37, 11–19, Davis, H. P., Sweet, W. W. and Harvey, W. R., 1961. 50 kg were grouped by weight into five cohorts of three animals. There are many sheep breeds all over the world but the commonest breed in Ghana is the West African Dwarf (Djallonke’), which is famous for its good adaptation to harsh environmental conditions. McGraw-Hill Book Co. NY, Weiner, G. and Hayter, S., 1974. Estimation of weights of sheep from body measurements. Design and power by Medwell Web Development Team. The first A., 2005. The lambs were grouped using their dental arrangements at the upper and lower jaws, respectively. Elephants, giraffes, and lions are typically the first thing that comes to mind when most people think of African animals. And on an average, the ewes can produce 1.15 to 1.50 lambs per lambing. Estimation of liveweight and carcass weight in Gambian N’Dama cattle. (unpublished B.Agric. The skin/coat color varies from all black, all white or … Musa, H.H. The West African Dwarf is generally black piebald on white. eight body measurements of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep were studied using 210 animals under on farm condition. El amin , A.H. Suleiman , G.H. Revue d You can easily improve your search by specifying the number of letters in the answer. It is adapted for life in humid forested areas, sub-humid areas and savannahs. The West African Dwarf sheep are very strong and hardy animals. Crossword Clue The crossword clue West African sheep. Indian Journal of Animal Science, 49, 775–777, Bhad, P. N., Bhat, P. and Garg, R. C., 1980. • Prolific (1.50 - 2.30 lambs/lambing), good meat type • average weight: ewes-40-60 kg and rams 60-90 kg • height at withers of adults is 60 -65 cm • both rams and ewes are polled; ewes have a well developed mammary system • breeds at any time of year and twice per year lambing is common, along with a high percentage of multiple births • annual lambing rate is above 150% • found throughout the Caribbean … 2.1 The distribution and potential of sheep in the tropics 4 2.2 Advantages of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep 5 2.3 Reproductive potentials of WAD sheep 6 2.4. Rams height at the withers up to 50/60 cm Ewes weigh about 20-25 kg (55 lb) (Up to 30 kg is accepted, but not preffered. Nine sheep were randomly allotted into three treatments, with three sheep per treatment. Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad), 74, 303–307. Correlation analysis in purebred and crossbred West African dwarf goats: growth and maturity patterns. 45, 121–135, Brown, J. E., Brown, C. J. and Butts, W. T., 1983. CAS  Evaluation of body weight as related to linear body measurements in N’Dama cattle under humid tropical environment. The effect of sex and birth type was investigated. H.H. Growth and body development from birth to maturity in Iranian Mehraban sheep. Yankasa sheep and West African dwarf goat production in the Kainji lake basin of Nigeria. West African Journal of Biological Chemistry, 3: 74–80. These breeds include (Uda, Sankara and Weila) strains. Tropical Agriculture (Trinidad), 70, 165–168, Mgbere, O. O., Olutogun, O. and Orheruata, A. M., 2005. Body length, heart girth, height at withers and chest depth were measured for lambs at birth to one … measurements were taken for the surveyed animals from birth to one-month of age and for adult animals. Kramer, J.W. 13, 12–14, Biogolo, C. and Meregali, A., 1972. A species often overlooked, though, is the dog. Abstract: The West African sheep was originated in the West African countries, brought to Sudan in 1930. It is also known by some other names such as Camura, Colombian Wooless, Camura, Pelona, Rojo Africana, Red African and West African.Today the breed is found mainly in Colombia and Venezuela. with 4 letters was last seen on the January 01, 1959.We think the likely answer to this clue is ZENU.Below are all possible answers to this clue ordered by its rank. Animals with black (BB) coat colour had the highest mean value for rump height (57.80 ± 1.29 cm) and tail length (22.10 ± 0.89 cm), while brown (Bb) coat colour had the least value of 53.00 ± 6.00 cm for rump height and 17.50 ± 0.50 cm for tail length. The relationships between live weight and eight body measurements of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep were studied using 210 animals under on farm condition. Body Measurements of West African Sheep in Sudan. Immediate online access to all issues from 2019. Prediction of body weight from body measurements in sheep. Djallonké sheep are one of the local breeds of West Africa that play a major role in the maintenance of rural populations living and of major cultural importance due to their traditional use in rites and celebrations (OCDE/CEDEAO (2008). The first phase was from birth to one year of age and the second phase was from one year to four years of age. Our findings agree with those of a study on West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep (Sowande and Sobola 2008) that found chest girth had the highest correlation (r=0.94) with live weight. Data obtained on height at withers (HW), heart girth (HG), body length (BL), head length (HL), head width (HDW), loin girth (LG), length of hindquarter (LHQ) and width of hindquarter (WHQ) were fitted into linear, allometric and … Abstract: A two phase study was conducted using a total of forty-five West African Sheep lambs. Tax calculation will be finalised during checkout. lambs were grouped using their dental arrangements at the upper and lower jaws, respectively. Trop Anim Health Prod 40, 433–439 (2008). Studies on the relationship of body weight with the linear body measurements of the West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep were carried out at the National Animal Production Research Institute (NAPRI) outstation located in Ubiaja, Edo stati of Nigeria. G.H. (unpublished B.Sc. Correspondence to 1, 1–10, SPSS 1999. animals at one to four years of age. measurements were carried out at both the experimental and field levels. Canadian Journal of Animal Science, 64, 279–291, Spencer, W. P. and Eckert, J. dissertation, University of Agriculture, Abeokuta, Nigeria), Bathaei, S. S., 1995. El amin , A two phase study was conducted using a total of forty-five West African Sheep lambs. Morphological traits of Uda and Balami were significantly (P < 0.05) higher than Yankasa, which were both higher than West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep. A total of 417 mature (>22 months) West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep comprising of 201 rams and 216 ewes intensively reared were used for this study. Experimental lambs were taken at birth, weaning, one year age and adult Prediction of yearling weight and dimensions from weaning performance in Awassi sheep. Body Measurements of West African Sheep in Sudan. phase was from birth to one year of age and the second phase was from one year to four years of age. Animal Production, 19, 47–65, Young, D. L., 1972. volume 40, pages433–439(2008)Cite this article. Learn more about Institutional subscriptions, Antobam, K., 1983. Relation of heart girth to weight in Holsteins and Jerseys. The studies involved 38 WAD sheep comprising 25 females and 13 males. Part of Springer Nature. Nigerian Journal of Animal Production, 32, 173–184, Ozoje, M. O., 1997. F.M. However, tan piebald on white and the blackbelly pattern are found. study indicated that surveyed animals exceeded experimental animals in all the body measurements taken. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 5: 298-300. Tropical Animal Health and Production Stat. Growth performance and prediction of body weight from body measurements in Beetal and Black Bengal kids and their crosses maintained under feedlot conditions. Subscription will auto renew annually. The Djallonké sheep … O. Olowofeso West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep. The incidence of trypanosomiasis in West African Dwarf sheep and goats in Nsukka, Eastern Nigeria. Google Scholar, Ibiwoye, T. I. I., Oyatogun, M. O. and Jolayemi, J., 1993. Coefficient of determination (R2) values computed for the body measurements were generally higher (0.87–0.99) using allometric regression model than linear regression model (0.44–0.94). and Body measurements of west African dwarf sheep as parameters for estimation of live weight. Searle, T. W., McGraham, N. and Donnelly, J. The Africana sheep is a breed of domestic sheep which was originated from Colombia. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9116-z, DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s11250-007-9116-z, Over 10 million scientific documents at your fingertips. Prefference 20kg. Google Scholar, Bhadula, S. K., Bhat, P. and Garg, R. C., 1979. Notes on prediction weight using linear body measurements in sheep. Sowande, O.S., Sobola, O.S. Typically, they are grey or black with white on their face and the average height of mature ewes is 48 cm (19 in). (SSA), especially in West Africa. The males have horns while the females are hornless. Data were taken on body weight (BW) and 19 linear conformation traits. Nebraka Agric. Influence of breed birthdate, age and body weight on linear measurements of growing rams maintained in controlled environment. It is raised mainly for meat production. We believe in openness, in scholarly publishing and research communication. West African Dwarf is a domesticated breed of sheep and is the the dominant breed from southwest to central Africa. African dogs vary enormously and have unique appearances, temperaments, and history. Estimation of liveweight from chest girth in pure and crossbred West African goats. Results revealed that body measurements of WAD sheep were generally higher in the rams than in the ewes. Evaluating relationships among immature measures of size, shape and performance of beef bulls: the relationship between post weaning test performance and size and shape at twelve months. Experimental lambs were taken at birth, weaning, one year age and adult animals at one to four years of age. Females are typically polled (do not have horns). Bull 194, FAO 1994. The relationships between live weight and eight body measurements of West African Dwarf (WAD) sheep were studied using 210 animals under on farm condition. Animal Production, 53, 61–69, Article  The West African Dwarf Sheep is resistant to the main cause of livestock mortality (trypanosomiasis) in the rainforest regions of West Africa. [1]. In terms of height, mature ewes are typically about 49cm tall at the withers and rams are slightly taller at 53cm. Body dimension of Nigerian cattle, sheep and goats. Rome, Italy. Based on stepwise elimination procedure, HG, HL and WHQ were better in predicting live weight in multiple linear regression models. (1966). Body size and conformation in sheep from birth to maturity as affected by breed, crossbreeding maternal and other factors. Archivos de Zootecnia, 54, 639–642, Hall, S. J. G., 1991. B., 1988. Pander, B. L., Kanaujia, A. S. and Yadav, A. S., 1989. Chen , O. Olowofeso and D.M Mekki , 2006. They are highly tolerant of trypanosome. Procedure and Facilities for release. (Pangui and Kaboret, 2013). The control diet (T1) consisted of grass, while sheep in (T2) and (T3) were fed with CLS and CP at 1.5% of their body weight, respectively for a period of seven weeks. The estimation of liveweight from heart girth within specified age/sex group of Kenya range cattle. Statistical Package for social sciences. 2240, Abeokuta, Nigeria, You can also search for this author in O. S. Sowande. Sheep, apart from serving as a source of protein in diets, is also kept to play important roles in cultural and social activities [2]. The effect of sex and birth type was investigated. Special Notes. Body measurements considered included body length, hair length, ear length, hip width, tail length, height at The West African Dwarf sheep is found in West Africa, its range extending from Senegal to Chad, Gabon, Cameroon and the Republic of the Congo. Body length, heart girth, height at withers and chest depth were measured. © 2021 Springer Nature Switzerland AG. BW, WH, CG and CG of 26.57 kg, 58.94 cm. Revista de Zootecnia, Caribbean hair sheep result from West African introgression into established ecotypes of Iberian descent. B., 1989. Body length, heart girth, height at The knowledge of live weight of animals is so important in the livestock production and marketing practices that this study was undertaken to develop models for predicting the weight of sheep at market ages. This breed referred to as dwarf because it is small and has short legs. Its a dwarf sheep, not a medium size sheep.) Furthermore, chest girth has been shown to be the body measurement with the highest correlation to live weight in other species like horses (Takaendengan et al 2012) and beef cattle (Ozkaya et al 2009). This breed is primarily raised for meat.. Characteristics. A.H. Suleiman , Relationship between body measurements, live weight and weight gain in young China bulls. Their body

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