Analysis of growth, reproductive and survival traits in Tswana cattle. Environmental and genetic factors influencing growth, reproductive and calf survival to weaning in selected Tswana cattle

      Аннотация: This book consists of the results of a research that was conducted to evaluate the performance of indigenous Tswana cattle breed in Botswana mass selected for early growth traits, and to assist on the breeding program for the future performance improvement of the breed. The study comprised of the important environmental and genetic effects on both calf survival to weaning and reproductive traits of the breed. It is my wish that the recommendations of book serve as a source of information to provide guidance to Tswana cattle farmers and breeders for the development of effective future breeding program for the improvement of Tswana cattle national herd.

Ключевые слова: Reproductive traits, tswana cattle, genetic factors, Environmental effects, calf survival