Morphometric analysis of the reproductive system of African zebu cattle

• DOI: 10.14196/sjz.v1i2.216
• Publication Date: 2012-12-10
• Authors: A. Bello; Y.A. Adamu; Umaru; S. Garba; A. Abdullahi; M.K. Adamu; Bashir Saidu; S. Ukashatu; S.A. Hena; A. Mahmuda
• Keywords: Zebu; Oviduct

A study was carried out on the morphometry of reproductive genitalia 45 African Zebu cattle (AZC) using standard laboratory procedure, with special reference to heifers and cows. The overall mean weight cows were 0.43 + 0.03 kg 0.79 0.02 respectively. ovarian weights heifer from left right 3.80 0.12g 4.88 0.04g; that 3.53 0.10g 5.48 0.04g respectively. length cow oviduct 30.04 0.08 cm 30.21 0.07 cm; 21.68 0.18 22.14 0.16 There no significant difference in diameter between (P > 0.05). cervix 7.38 0.10 3.18 8.08 0.04 3.48 It observed ovaries significantly greater than those (P<0.05). This provides a baseline for our indigenous breed Cattles North-east zone Nigeria.