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Estimation of Age of Cattle in Nigeria Using Rostral Dentition: Short Communication


OT Lasisi
NA Ojo
EB Otesile

Abstract

Key Words: Cattle, ageing, teeth, Nigeria


Investigation was carried out to determine range of ages of cattle at the University of Ibadan and Institute of Agricultural Research and Training Ibadan. A total of 137 animals were used.


The eruption of the temporary rostral teeth commenced during the first week of life and the teeth were fully grown by the end of the fifth week.


Trop. Vet. Vol. 20(4) 2002: 204-208

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