Comparative Reproductive Performance of Crossbred Cows in Tanah Miring, Merauke, South Papua

Denvy Meidian Daoed; Musram Abadi

doi:10.55681/armada.v4i3.4748

Authors

Denvy Meidian Daoed Universitas Musamus Merauke, Indonesia
Musram Abadi Universitas Halu Oleo, Kendari, Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.55681/armada.v4i3.4748

Keywords:

Crossbred Cows, Reproductive Performance, Service Per Conception, Postpartum Mating Interval, Merauke

Abstract

Reproductive performance is an important determinant of cattle productivity, yet differences among crossbred cattle groups remain a concern for improving breeding efficiency under local farming conditions. Identifying crossbreeding combinations with superior reproductive traits is therefore essential for developing effective breeding strategies. This study aimed to compare the reproductive performance of five crossbred cattle groups raised in Tanah Miring District, Merauke, South Papua. Data were collected from 152 cows comprising Taurus × Local (n = 24), Indicus × Local (n = 38), Indicus × Indicus (n = 23), Indicus × Taurus (n = 44), and Taurus × Taurus (n = 23). Four reproductive parameters were evaluated: service per conception (S/C), age at puberty, age at first mating, and postpartum mating interval (PPM). Differences were analyzed using the Kruskal–Wallis test, followed by pairwise Mann–Whitney U tests. All parameters differed significantly among groups (P < 0.05). Taurus × Local cows exhibited the lowest S/C (1.58 ± 1.38), earliest puberty (15.96 ± 1.55 months), youngest age at first mating (19.67 ± 2.87 months), and shortest PPM (49.58 ± 13.98 days). These findings suggest that mating Bos taurus sires with local cows may improve reproductive efficiency and should be considered in breeding programs in the study area.

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