U.A. Eshimutu1*, U.A. Umar2, A.K. Olutunmogun2, A.C. Oladimeji1, M. Aliyu1, A.K. Okpanachi1 1Animal Genetics and Breeding Department of Animal Health and Production Technology Federal College of Agriculture, Akure Ondo State, Nigeria 2National Animal Production Research Institute, Ahm