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volume 29 issue 1 (march 2008) : 68 - 73

REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE UNDER TROPICAL CONDITIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUDAN- A REVIEW

I
I. MK. Abdel Rahman
T
T.A. Alemam
1Al zaeim Al azhari University-Khartoum North, 13311-Sudan

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Cite article:- Rahman Abdel MK. I., Alemam T.A. (2025). REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE UNDER TROPICAL CONDITIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUDAN- A REVIEW. Agricultural Reviews. 29(1): 68 - 73. doi: .

ABSTRACT

The reproductive and productive performance of exotic breeds in tropical countries is different
from what they usually achieve in their original home-land. This is due to the harsh environmental
conditions and different climatic conditions beside the rather poor managemental systems. The
Holstein-Friesian (HF) cattle can be bred and maintained in tropical environments, although
performing less well than Friesians maintained in temperate climates. The observed performance of Holstein-Friesian (HF) under Sudan conditions is commendable. The means for age at first calving,calving interval, service period, number of services per conception, lactation milk yield, daily m ilk yield, lactation length and dry period are 29.8 months, 433.1 days, 167.8 days, 2.3, 4605.5 litres, 15.1 litres, 322.1 days and 90.0 days, respectively.

KEYWORDS

    REFERENCES

    1. Abubakar, B.Y. et al. (1986). J. Dairy Sci., 69(4): 1081-1086.
    2. Abubakar, B.Y. et al. (1987). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 55: 6766. Trop. Agric., 64(1): 23-26.
    3. Abuzaid, A.H. (1999). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
    4. Ageeb, A.G. et al. (2000). Trop. Anim. Health and Prod., 32(1): 33-49.
    5. Ahmed, S. et al. (1963). J. Anim. Prod. United Arab Republic 111(2): 105-115.
    6. Ahmed, M.K. et al. (1996). El Mukhtar Sci., 3: 9-25.
    7. Alamsyah, I. (1987). AGRIS Abstr. AOAD. Arab Organization for Agricultural Development.
    8. Alberro, M. (1983). Anim Prod., 37: 247-252.
    9. Aquilar, C.J. and Hinojosa, C.J.A. (1981). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 52: 6436.
    10. Arora, D.N. and Sharma, J.S. (1980). Indian J. Dairy. Sci., 35: 598-602.
    11. Atil, H. et al. (2000). Archiv Fur Tierzucht 43(2): 115-122.
    12. Barr, H.L. (1975). J. Dairy Sci., 58: 718-723.
    13. Bhat, P.N. et al. (1978). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 48(9): 643-647.
    14. Boujenane, I. and Bary, A.M. (1981). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 49(6): 3264.
    15. Bradely, M. (1979). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 46(6): 2752.
    16. Choudhuri, G. et al. (1984). Indian Vet. J., 61: 585-590.
    17. Djemali Berger, P.J. and Miladi, D. (1989). J. Dairy Sci., 72(1): 56-57.
    18. VVooll.. 2298,, NNoo.. 14,, 22000087 7733
    19. El-Khalil, A.O. (2001). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
    20. Esslemont, R.G. et al. (1985). Fertility Management in Dairy Cattle, Collins.
    21. Gaur, G.K. et al. (2007). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 77(1): 103-105.
    22. Gwaza, D.S. et al. (2007). Livestock Res. Rural Develop., 19(4): 36-40.
    23. Gyawu, P. and Agyemang, K. (1977). Proc. Ghana Anim. Sci. Assoc., 9: 12-19.
    24. Hammond, K. and Leitch, H. (1996). In: Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research XX Biotechnology’s Role in the
    25. Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals. (Miller R, et al. Eds). American Society of Animal Science: 24-42.
    26. Hayder, A.U. and Samee, U.L. (2002). Pakistan Vet. J., 22(3): 145-147.
    27. Holness, D.H. et al. (1980). Theriogenology 14: 375-381.
    28. Hough, G.M. et al. (1990). In: Aust Soc Anim. Prod., 18: 495.
    29. Ishag, I.A. (2000). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
    30. Jadan, K.L. et al. (1991). Indian Dairy Sci., 44(3): 209-216.
    31. Juma, K.H. et al. (1988). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 58: 94-98.
    32. Juma, K.H. and Altkriti, S.T. (1991). J. Dairy Sci. Abstr., 53(10): 6373.
    33. Kassab, M.S. and Salem, A. Y. (2000). Alexandria J. Agric. Res., 44(2): 1-14.
    34. Kassir, S.A. et al. (1969). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 46: 359-363.
    35. Knudsen, P.N. and Sohael, A.S. (1970). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 47(3): 189-203.
    36. Latthammer, K.H. (1989). In: Proceedings of the FAO Expert Consultation, FAO
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    38. Mahadevan, P. (1956). Breeding for milk production in tropical cattle. Tech. Bull., No. 17. Commonwealth Bureau of Animal Breeding and Genetics. Farnham Royal, UK,
    39. Mangurkar, B.R. et al. (1986). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 55(10): 893-897.
    40. Martinez, N. et al. (1982). Trop. Anim. Prod., 7: 31-39.
    41. Mbap, S.T. and Ngere, L.O. (1989). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 66(2): 121-124.
    42. McDowell, R.E. (1972). Improvement of Livestock Production in Warm Climates. W.H. Freeman and Co. San Francisco
    43. Nagarcenkar, R. et al. (1976). Annual Report, NDRI, Karnal (Haryana), India: 135-136.
    44. Ojango, J.M.K. and Pollott, G.E. (2001). J. Anim. Sci., 79: 1742-1750.
    45. Osei, S.A. et al. (1991). World Anim. Review, 68: 52.
    46. Payne, W.J.A. (1951). Anim. Breeding Abstr., 20: 1006.
    47. Romero, S. et al. (1992). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 60(4): 198.
    48. Salhab, S. et al. (1997). Damascus J. Agric. Sci., 13: 13-23.
    49. Smith, V.R. (1959). Physiology of Lactation. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA.
    50. Spike, P.L. and Mcedows, C.E. (1973). J. Dairy Sci. Abstr., 56: 669.
    51. Stetshwaelo, L.L. and Adebambo, A.O. (1992). Genetic Conservation of Domestic
    52. livestock. Vol. 2: Ed. Lawrence Anderson Imres. Bodo, CAB International, Wallingford. 87-102.
    53. Tahir, K. N. (1985). M. Sc. Thesis, Baghdad University, Baghdad Iraq.
    54. Tahir, K. N. and Maarof, N.N. (1990). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 58(7): 4190.
    55. Trail, J.C.M. and Marples, H.J.S. (1968). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 45: 173-178.
    56. Wilkins, J.V. (1986). In: Nuclear and Related Techniques in Animal Production and Health. International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna.
    57. Zaied, A.A. (1995). In: International Forum of Evaluation of Exotic Cattle Breeds and Their Adaptation to the Environment in Arab World, Tunisia (Arabic).
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      volume 29 issue 1 (march 2008) : 68 - 73

      REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE UNDER TROPICAL CONDITIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUDAN- A REVIEW

      I
      I. MK. Abdel Rahman
      T
      T.A. Alemam
      1Al zaeim Al azhari University-Khartoum North, 13311-Sudan

      • Submitted|

      • First Online |

      • doi

      Cite article:- Rahman Abdel MK. I., Alemam T.A. (2025). REPRODUCTIVE AND PRODUCTIVE PERFORMANCE OF HOLSTEIN-FRIESIAN CATTLE UNDER TROPICAL CONDITIONS WITH SPECIAL REFERENCE TO SUDAN- A REVIEW. Agricultural Reviews. 29(1): 68 - 73. doi: .

      ABSTRACT

      The reproductive and productive performance of exotic breeds in tropical countries is different
      from what they usually achieve in their original home-land. This is due to the harsh environmental
      conditions and different climatic conditions beside the rather poor managemental systems. The
      Holstein-Friesian (HF) cattle can be bred and maintained in tropical environments, although
      performing less well than Friesians maintained in temperate climates. The observed performance of Holstein-Friesian (HF) under Sudan conditions is commendable. The means for age at first calving,calving interval, service period, number of services per conception, lactation milk yield, daily m ilk yield, lactation length and dry period are 29.8 months, 433.1 days, 167.8 days, 2.3, 4605.5 litres, 15.1 litres, 322.1 days and 90.0 days, respectively.

      KEYWORDS

        REFERENCES

        1. Abubakar, B.Y. et al. (1986). J. Dairy Sci., 69(4): 1081-1086.
        2. Abubakar, B.Y. et al. (1987). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 55: 6766. Trop. Agric., 64(1): 23-26.
        3. Abuzaid, A.H. (1999). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
        4. Ageeb, A.G. et al. (2000). Trop. Anim. Health and Prod., 32(1): 33-49.
        5. Ahmed, S. et al. (1963). J. Anim. Prod. United Arab Republic 111(2): 105-115.
        6. Ahmed, M.K. et al. (1996). El Mukhtar Sci., 3: 9-25.
        7. Alamsyah, I. (1987). AGRIS Abstr. AOAD. Arab Organization for Agricultural Development.
        8. Alberro, M. (1983). Anim Prod., 37: 247-252.
        9. Aquilar, C.J. and Hinojosa, C.J.A. (1981). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 52: 6436.
        10. Arora, D.N. and Sharma, J.S. (1980). Indian J. Dairy. Sci., 35: 598-602.
        11. Atil, H. et al. (2000). Archiv Fur Tierzucht 43(2): 115-122.
        12. Barr, H.L. (1975). J. Dairy Sci., 58: 718-723.
        13. Bhat, P.N. et al. (1978). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 48(9): 643-647.
        14. Boujenane, I. and Bary, A.M. (1981). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 49(6): 3264.
        15. Bradely, M. (1979). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 46(6): 2752.
        16. Choudhuri, G. et al. (1984). Indian Vet. J., 61: 585-590.
        17. Djemali Berger, P.J. and Miladi, D. (1989). J. Dairy Sci., 72(1): 56-57.
        18. VVooll.. 2298,, NNoo.. 14,, 22000087 7733
        19. El-Khalil, A.O. (2001). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
        20. Esslemont, R.G. et al. (1985). Fertility Management in Dairy Cattle, Collins.
        21. Gaur, G.K. et al. (2007). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 77(1): 103-105.
        22. Gwaza, D.S. et al. (2007). Livestock Res. Rural Develop., 19(4): 36-40.
        23. Gyawu, P. and Agyemang, K. (1977). Proc. Ghana Anim. Sci. Assoc., 9: 12-19.
        24. Hammond, K. and Leitch, H. (1996). In: Beltsville Symposia in Agricultural Research XX Biotechnology’s Role in the
        25. Genetic Improvement of Farm Animals. (Miller R, et al. Eds). American Society of Animal Science: 24-42.
        26. Hayder, A.U. and Samee, U.L. (2002). Pakistan Vet. J., 22(3): 145-147.
        27. Holness, D.H. et al. (1980). Theriogenology 14: 375-381.
        28. Hough, G.M. et al. (1990). In: Aust Soc Anim. Prod., 18: 495.
        29. Ishag, I.A. (2000). M. Sc. Thesis, University of Khartoum, Sudan.
        30. Jadan, K.L. et al. (1991). Indian Dairy Sci., 44(3): 209-216.
        31. Juma, K.H. et al. (1988). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 58: 94-98.
        32. Juma, K.H. and Altkriti, S.T. (1991). J. Dairy Sci. Abstr., 53(10): 6373.
        33. Kassab, M.S. and Salem, A. Y. (2000). Alexandria J. Agric. Res., 44(2): 1-14.
        34. Kassir, S.A. et al. (1969). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 46: 359-363.
        35. Knudsen, P.N. and Sohael, A.S. (1970). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 47(3): 189-203.
        36. Latthammer, K.H. (1989). In: Proceedings of the FAO Expert Consultation, FAO
        37. Animal Production and Health Paper 86, held in Bangkok, Thailand. July 7 - 11, 1989. pp. 20 - 25. http:// www.fao.org/ag/AGA/AGAP/FRG/AHPP86/Lottham.pdf
        38. Mahadevan, P. (1956). Breeding for milk production in tropical cattle. Tech. Bull., No. 17. Commonwealth Bureau of Animal Breeding and Genetics. Farnham Royal, UK,
        39. Mangurkar, B.R. et al. (1986). Indian J. Anim. Sci., 55(10): 893-897.
        40. Martinez, N. et al. (1982). Trop. Anim. Prod., 7: 31-39.
        41. Mbap, S.T. and Ngere, L.O. (1989). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 66(2): 121-124.
        42. McDowell, R.E. (1972). Improvement of Livestock Production in Warm Climates. W.H. Freeman and Co. San Francisco
        43. Nagarcenkar, R. et al. (1976). Annual Report, NDRI, Karnal (Haryana), India: 135-136.
        44. Ojango, J.M.K. and Pollott, G.E. (2001). J. Anim. Sci., 79: 1742-1750.
        45. Osei, S.A. et al. (1991). World Anim. Review, 68: 52.
        46. Payne, W.J.A. (1951). Anim. Breeding Abstr., 20: 1006.
        47. Romero, S. et al. (1992). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 60(4): 198.
        48. Salhab, S. et al. (1997). Damascus J. Agric. Sci., 13: 13-23.
        49. Smith, V.R. (1959). Physiology of Lactation. Iowa State University Press, Ames, Iowa, USA.
        50. Spike, P.L. and Mcedows, C.E. (1973). J. Dairy Sci. Abstr., 56: 669.
        51. Stetshwaelo, L.L. and Adebambo, A.O. (1992). Genetic Conservation of Domestic
        52. livestock. Vol. 2: Ed. Lawrence Anderson Imres. Bodo, CAB International, Wallingford. 87-102.
        53. Tahir, K. N. (1985). M. Sc. Thesis, Baghdad University, Baghdad Iraq.
        54. Tahir, K. N. and Maarof, N.N. (1990). Anim. Breed. Abstr., 58(7): 4190.
        55. Trail, J.C.M. and Marples, H.J.S. (1968). Trop. Agric. Trinidad, 45: 173-178.
        56. Wilkins, J.V. (1986). In: Nuclear and Related Techniques in Animal Production and Health. International Atomic Energy Agency Vienna.
        57. Zaied, A.A. (1995). In: International Forum of Evaluation of Exotic Cattle Breeds and Their Adaptation to the Environment in Arab World, Tunisia (Arabic).
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