Procurement of Elite Breeding Stock
Purebred Sire Intake Metrics & Physical Baseline
Elite Breeding Bulls ( Head): Successfully selected and purchased six purebred sires with proven parent pedigree tracks optimized for arid Sahelian zones.
- Breed Selection: Two (2) White Fulani (Bunaji) sires selected for dual-purpose milk/meat framework optimization; two (2) Sokoto Gudali sires chosen for rapid carcass weight conversion; and two (2) specialized crossbred sires selected for intensive high-motility semen production profiles.
- Physical Standards: Minimum weight at intake capped at , passing strict veterinary breeding soundness evaluations (BSE) including scrotal circumference checks (minimum ) and behavioral libido scoring.
Dairy Foundation Stock Allocation
- High-Yield Dairy Heifers ( Head): Procurement of four young, unbred dairy heifers displaying superior genetic conformation indicators for high-volume lactation. These animals were audited for pelvic capacity, maternal milk production lineage indexes (minimum ancestral history of 15 liters/day), and structural teat symmetry.
Nucleus Herd Settlement & Management Protocols
- Isolation & Quarantine Phase: Executed a mandatory 45-day biosecurity quarantine protocol upon arrival at the breeding center. Animals underwent rigorous diagnostic screening for Brucellosis, Tuberculosis, and Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) before integration.
- Nutritional & Welfare Routines: Established a customized total mixed ration (TMR) feeding profile combining localized high-protein legume hays, sorghum silage, and specialized vitamin-mineral blocks to maximize semen concentration outputs and preserve the genetic nucleus.