Makchit Galadima

Comparison of Nonlinear Models and Artificial Neural Networks for Modelling Lactation Curves in Holstein-Friesian × Bunaji Crossbred Dairy Cows

Makchit Galadima, David Oludare Omoniwa, Collins Idachaba Udagbene, Kassam Isuwa Rotji, Mary Foluke Oladipo, Anas Usman Musa, Imaben Opaluwa Grace-Kuzayed, Enupe Gideon Ogba, Oludayo Micheal Akinsola & Babalola Samuel Adeola · Asian Journal of Biology · 2026

The dairy industry in Nigeria faces chronic low productivity, with indigenous Bunaji cattle yielding only 0.5–3.0 L/day and national output meeting just 35–40% of demand. Crossbreeding with Holstein-Friesian has shown heterosis, particularly in the Jos Plateau’s cool highland cli...