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FACTORS AFFECTING CALVING INTERVAL AND SERVICE PERIOD IN HOLSTEIN FRIESIAN X SAHIWAL CROSSBRED COWS
M. Rafique, K.R. Chohan and M.A. Amer 

Livestock Production Research Institute, Bahadurnagar, Okara, College of Veterinary Sciences, Lahore, Pakistan

Abstract   

The data on 1491 breeding records of service period and calving interval of different grades of H. Friesian x Sahiwal 75, 62.5, 37.5, 25% and ½ (Fl, F2, F3, F4) crossbred over a period of 19 years (1976-1994) were utilized. T overall average least square means and SE for service period and calving interval were 137,4 ± 6.82 and 419.78 ± 6.04 days, respectively. Both traits were significantly (P>0.0l) influenced by year, season and parity of calving, while the year x season interaction had non-significant effect on both traits. The Spring season calvers and older cows were having shorter service period and calving interval.

 
 
   

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