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| The prevailing breeds in most developing countries are the dual purpose breeds of cattle. In developing countries, these animals supply both meat and dairy and dairy products to individual households. However, There is a promising potential within these animals to contribute significantly to meat production in the form of surplus males and females. We are able to design a long-term genetic improvement programme and undertake its management. |
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| Beef | |
 Beef production is a very important way of meeting demands for meat. In developing countries, beef is the second most important form of meat production after small ruminants. This is presumably because the latter are more easy to handle, require less feeding and people prefer them as animals and as meat. Another reason why they are taking second place in developing countries is because of their low productivity. The Improvement of Beef production via the use of up-to-date technique in animal breeding would make them an attractive source of meat and profit....Continue....
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