Authors : Halidou Maiga Nafissatou, Marichatou Hamani, Moumouni Issa and Abdou Moussa Mahaman Maâouia
Abstract: In order to improve the performance of our local breeds, a cross was made through artificial insemination between the Holstein breed and two local breeds (Azawak and Goudali) in the urban area of Niamey. The aim of this work is to evaluate the reproductive and dairy performances of Holstein-Azawak; Holstein-Goudali and Goudali. It was carried out on 29 dairy cows for the reproductive parameters and 22 lactations for the dairy performances. The age at first calving, age at fertilization and calving interval of the 50% Holstein-Goudali and Holstein-Azawak crosses is lower than those of the 75% Holstein-Goudali crosses which is very different (lower) than that of the local Goudali breed. The daily milk production of the crossbreeds is (4) to (5) times higher than that of the local breed, respectively 8.61±1.01; 10.62±2.10 and 2.08±0.22 kg. The standard productions of the crossbreeds are significantly higher than those of the local Goudali breed. All this shows that the crossbreeding performed gives crossbreeds with performances in reproduction and lactation clearly above those of the local Goudali breed.
Halidou Maiga Nafissatou, Marichatou Hamani, Moumouni Issa and Abdou Moussa Mahaman Maâouia, 2021. Reproductive and Dairy Performance of Holstein-Azawak and Holstein-Goudali Crossbreeds in Comparison with the Local Goudali Breed in the Urban Area of Niamey. Journal of Animal and Veterinary Advances, 20: 154-160.