1. POPULATION SURVEY AND GENETIC CHARACTERIZATION OF MUTURU CATTLE IN NIGERIA A Research Proposal Submitted to the Livestock Production Research Committee, Institute of Food Security, Environmental Resources and Agricultural Research

2. INTRODUCTION Muturu: Bos taurus brachyceros Trypanotolerant Endangered: Dwindling population – decreased from 57,000 in 1977 to 38,000 in 1984 Adapted to sedentary farming Biodiversity enhancement through conservation Best bet for cattle production in Mandate States Study aimed at understanding population dynamics (Number, Herd Structure, etc.)

3. Objectives of study To undertake a detailed population survey of Muturu cattle breed in South and North Central regions of Nigeria. To obtain information on some reproductive traits of economic importance. To determine the incidence of trypanosome infection in the breed. To undertake genetic characterization of the breed using blood protein variants.

4. METHODOLOGY Muturu population survey Haematological Analysis Prevalence of trypanosome infection Genomics studies Statistical analysis

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6. Budget ItemCost (N) 1. Transportation/accommodation/feeding for 4 persons during field survey 200,000.00 2. 200 EDTA tubes/syringes and needles for collection of blood samples20,000.00 3. Kits for analysis of haematological indices and biochemical parameters84,000.00 4. 1 large/2 small coolers for field storage of samples8,000.00 5. Ice block for storage of samples in the field5,000.00 6. 3 litres of methylated spirit2,000.00 7. 1 roll of cotton wool500.00 8. 2 packs of hand gloves2,000.00 9. Remunerations to farmers/Extension agents from ADPs as need may arise 20,000.00 10. GIS set40,000.00 11. *DNA analysis- Total381,500.00

7. Project team S/NNameDisciplinePhone NoE-mail address 1Prof. O.A. Osinowo Animal physiology 08033187110xmay565@yahoo.com 2 Prof. O.M. Onagbesan Reproductive physiology 08077766064onagbesanok@yahoo.com 3Dr. I.J. James Lactation Physiology 08060672833james-ikej@yahoo.com 4Dr. M.N. Bemji Animal genetics & Breeding 08035397059bemjimartha2002@yahoo.com 5Dr. M.I. TakeetParasitology08037872682 6Mr. J. OyedepoGIS08032485583 7Mr. O. Omire Postgraduate student 08076434738 8Dr. O. NgoziPostgraduate student 07059211643

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