Quantitative Characteristics of Crossing Bali Cows with Different Strain of Bulls in Waelata District Buru Regency

  • Shahrun M. Umaternate Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Pattimura, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Kampus Poka, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
  • Rajab Rajab Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Pattimura, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Kampus Poka, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
  • Bercomien J. Papilaya Program Studi Peternakan, Fakultas Pertanian, Universitas Pattimura, Jl. Ir. M. Putuhena, Kampus Poka, Ambon 97233, Indonesia
DOI: https://doi.org/10.19184/bst.v11i4.38985

Abstract

This study aims to determine the quantitative characteristics of the crossbreed Bali cattle with several male breeds such as the Ongole, Limousine, and Simmental breeds. The method used in this research is the observation method in the form of direct observation in the field and measurement of cattle. A total of 30 adult cattle aged 1.5-2 years, consisting of 10 heads each (5 males and 5 females) crosses through Artificial Insemination (AI) of Bali cattle using frozen semen of Ongole breed bulls (POBAL), Limousin (LIMBAL) and Simmental (SIMBAL). The results showed that POBAL cattle had an average body length of 114.4-116.0 cm, chest circumference 179.4-220.0 cm, shoulder height 126.2-143.8 cm, and body weight 407.15-586.84 kg . LIMBAL cattle have an average body length ranging from 129.4-151.2 cm, chest circumference 170.4-191.8 cm, shoulder height 123.0-151.6 cm, and body weight 370.184-457.122 kg. While the average body length for SIMBAL cattle ranges from 159.8-180.0 cm, chest circumference 166.6-219.8 cm, shoulder height 125.8-154.1 cm, and body weight 356.662-584.678 kg.

Published
2023-12-11
How to Cite
UMATERNATE, Shahrun M.; RAJAB, Rajab; PAPILAYA, Bercomien J.. Quantitative Characteristics of Crossing Bali Cows with Different Strain of Bulls in Waelata District Buru Regency. BERKALA SAINSTEK, [S.l.], v. 11, n. 4, p. 194-200, dec. 2023. ISSN 2339-0069. Available at: <https://jurnal.unej.ac.id/index.php/BST/article/view/38985>. Date accessed: 15 may 2024. doi: https://doi.org/10.19184/bst.v11i4.38985.
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Vol 11 No 4 (2023)
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