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Table 1: Traits and Trait Levels used for bulls in Choice Experiments
|
Cows Traits |
Levels |
Bulls Traits |
Levels |
|
Trypanotolerance |
1. Tolerant 2. Susceptible |
Trypanotolerance |
1. Tolerant 2. Susceptible |
|
Milk yield |
1. 1-2 litres/day 2. 2-4 litres/day |
Traction ability |
1. Suitable 2. Unsuitable |
|
Reproduction |
1. 1 calf per year 2. 1 calf every 2 years |
Fertility |
1. High 2. Low |
|
Coat colour |
1. Light-coloured 2. Dark-coloured |
Coat colour |
1. Light-coloured 2. Dark-coloured |
|
Purchase price |
1. KSh 10,000 2. KSh 15,000 3. KSh 19,500 |
Purchase price |
1. KSh 11,000 2. KSh 20,000 3. KSh 27,000 |
|
Purchase price |
1. Birr 550 2. Birr 900 3. Birr 1200 |
Purchase price |
1. Birr 850 2. Birr 1200 3. Birr 1500 |
|
Watering frequency |
1. Once in 2days 2. Once a day 3. Twice in a day |
Watering frequency |
1. Once in 2days 2. Once a day 3. Twice in a day |
|
Live weight at 2 yrs |
1. 120Kg 2. 190Kg 3. 250 Kg |
Live weight at 4 yrs |
1. 200Kg 2. 320Kg 3. 450Kg |
|
Feeding requirements |
1. Need purchased supplementary feeds 2. No need for purchased supplementary feeds | ||
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