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Studies on the habits of Zebu cattle VI. The results on different pastures

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  27 March 2009

K. W. Harker ,
D. H. L. Rollinson ,
J. I. Taylor ,
R. N. Gourlay  and
W. R. Nunn
K. W. Harker
Affiliation:
Animal Health Research Centre, Entebbe, Uganda
D. H. L. Rollinson
Affiliation:
Animal Health Research Centre, Entebbe, Uganda
J. I. Taylor
Affiliation:
Animal Health Research Centre, Entebbe, Uganda
R. N. Gourlay
Affiliation:
Animal Health Research Centre, Entebbe, Uganda
W. R. Nunn
Affiliation:
Animal Health Research Centre, Entebbe, Uganda
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The data collected during 26 days of cattle watching have been examined. Differences in the distribution of the habits, and of the length of time spent on each habit, larger than those recorded by other workers, are given. Possible explanations for these differences are discussed; part of the variations may have been caused by individual behaviour, and part by changes in climatic conditions. It is concluded that the major cause of variation is the difference between the herbage quantity and quality on the different pastures.

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Research Article
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The Journal of Agricultural Science , Volume 56 , Issue 1 , February 1961 , pp. 137 - 141
Copyright
Copyright © Cambridge University Press 1961

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